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Julie Holt, a Latin teacher at Powell High School, will compete on the trivia show ‘Jeopardy!’ this Thursday. As a local resident and University of Tennessee alumna, she will face off against contestants from North Carolina and Indiana. Holt’s participation highlights the growing connection between Knoxville and the iconic game show, following recent appearances by other locals. Fans can catch the episode airing at 7:30 p.m. on NBC or stream it online.
Knoxville – Julie Holt, a Latin teacher at Powell High School, is set to showcase her knowledge on the popular trivia show “Jeopardy!” this Thursday evening, May 1. As a Knoxville native and a proud alumna of the University of Tennessee’s Classics program, Holt brings a local connection to the hit game show where she will compete against two other contestants.
On her episode, Holt will face off against Scott Summers from North Carolina and the current champion, Ben Ganger from Indiana. The competition promises to be fierce, as “Jeopardy!” has garnered a reputation for high-stakes trivia and significant cash prizes. Notably, the show’s all-time highest winner, Brad Rutter, has amassed a total of $4,938,436 throughout his appearances.
Holt’s appearance on “Jeopardy!” comes shortly after fellow Knoxville resident Harold Goldston III competed on the show on April 24. Goldston, who owns a karaoke bar in Knoxville, finished in third place and earned $2,000 as a reward for his performance. Prior to them, Jordan Carr Peterson, a political science professor at the University of Tennessee, was the last East Tennessee local to partake in the competition, making his appearance in December 2024.
The excitement surrounding these local contestants highlights Knoxville’s growing connection to the iconic game show. “Jeopardy!” is aired Monday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. on Knoxville’s NBC affiliate. For those unable to catch the episode live, it is possible to stream “Jeopardy!” online with a subscription to the Philo service or by watching via the WBIR app.
Julie Holt’s participation reflects not only her personal passion for trivia but also showcases the educational and intellectual pursuits that she encourages in her students. As a Latin teacher, she utilizes her knowledge and love of classics to inspire learning within her classroom. Her venture into the realm of national television demonstrates the varied talents and interests of educators beyond their conventional roles.
For those interested in joining the ranks of “Jeopardy!” contestants, the show conducts auditions through an online test available at jeopardy.com. Potential contestants must be at least 18 years old to qualify, providing an opportunity for trivia lovers to showcase their knowledge on a national platform.
With Holt’s appearance on the show, viewers from Knoxville and beyond will be tuning in to see if she can match the success of her predecessors and perhaps even claim a substantial prize of her own. The community’s growing pride in its local contestants underscores the lasting impact “Jeopardy!” has on showcasing intelligence and knowledge while connecting individuals through the shared excitement of competition.
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Additional Resources
- Knox News
- Google Search: Julie Holt Jeopardy
- WBIR
- Wikipedia: Jeopardy!
- Knox TN Today
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Jeopardy
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- Google News: Jeopardy Knoxville
