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Area Law Enforcement Agencies to Host Faith & Blue Event at Safety City on Monday, October 10

The Knoxville Police Department and seven other area law enforcement entities are partnering to host an event for National Faith & Blue Weekend (October 7-10, 2022). The event will be held on Monday, October 10, from 5-7 p.m. at Safety City, located at 165 S. Concord Street. Numerous area law e ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 06, 2022 at 11:12 AM

Child Safety Seat Checkpoints to be Conducted by Appointment Only

Due to staffing shortages and effective this month, all Child Safety Seat Checkpoints will be conducted by appointment only. The Child Safety Seat Checkpoints are a completely free-of-charge service offered by the KPD for parents, grandparents or other guardians. During the Checkpoint, child car ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 05, 2022 at 3:19 PM

October 4, 2022 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

The Office of Neighborhood Empowerment publishes an almost-weekly newsletter, The Neighborly Notice, which covers news of interest to Knoxville's resident-led, resident-controlled neighborhood organiz ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Oct 05, 2022 at 12:58 PM

City Awards Diversity Businesses Contracts, Kudos

The City's Purchasing Department held the Seventh Annual Diversity Business Enterprise (DBE) Awards Ceremony on Sept. 28, 2022, at Lakeshore Park's Marble Chapel. This event celebrates the teamwor ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Oct 05, 2022 at 12:30 PM

City Departments Get DBE Kudos

At the annual Diversity Business Awards ceremony held Sept. 26, several City departments and one City employee were recognized for their efforts in working with DBE vendors. "We are pleased that C ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Oct 05, 2022 at 12:14 PM

Sustainability Queries Public on EV Chargers

On Sept. 1, 2022, the Office of Sustainability launched a survey to gather community feedback on electric vehicle (EV) charging gaps, and better understand the concerns of Knoxville’s residents on ava ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Oct 05, 2022 at 11:36 AM

Chief Paul Noel Announces Promotions and Reorganization of Department Structure

Chief of Police Paul Noel announced the promotion of 20 Knoxville Police Department officers as well as a significant reorganization of the Department’s structure during a promotional ceremony held Monday evening at the Civic Coliseum Auditorium. With these promotions, Chief Noel solidifies his ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 03, 2022 at 5:50 PM

KPD Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Magnolia Avenue

Bicyclist Identified from Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash (October 3, 2022, 11:15 a.m.) The bicyclist from the fatal hit-and-run crash on Magnolia Avenue has been identified as George Davis, 59 of Knoxville, Tennessee. The investigation into the crash is ongoing. At this time, investigators have not ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 03, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Suspect In Custody from Deadly Shooting at Big Oaks Apartments

UPDATE (September 30, 2022, 3 p.m.): The 16-year-old male who was detained at the scene of yesterday’s deadly shooting at Big Oaks Apartments has been identified as the suspect and charged for possession of a firearm by a juvenile. Additional charges from the shooting are still pending. ----- ... more»

Posted by serland On Sep 30, 2022 at 3:06 PM

David Jordan, 49, Arrested Following Meth and Heroin Distribution Investigation

49-year-old David Jordan was arrested on multiple felony weapon and drug charges on Tuesday, September 27 as part of a drug distribution investigation that was led by the Knoxville Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit and DEA Task Force officers. The investigation began after Jordan was ... more»

Posted by serland On Sep 28, 2022 at 11:41 AM

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