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KPD Responds to Shooting at Victor Ashe Park, Suspect Identified

At around 12:10 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to Victor Ashe Park for a shooting investigation. Based on the preliminary investigation, the shooting occurred following a dispute over a financial matter between two parties. At one point, the disput ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 19, 2021 at 8:04 PM

KFD's New Rescue Truck Proves to be a Workhorse

In its first two months of service, the Knoxville Fire Department's rescue truck has already proven itself to be a workhorse. The $929,679 truck has made close to 400 emergency runs, answering an a ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Apr 09, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Week 59: Grading the Public Safety Complex Grounds

This week, tons of pulverized debris are being graded into place on the grounds of the City's Public Safety Complex - a process that is both economical and environmentally sound. With the grading, ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Apr 07, 2021 at 12:23 PM

April 6, 2021 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

The Office of Neighborhoods publishes an almost-weekly newsletter, Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory, which covers news of interest to Knoxville's resident-led, resident-controlled neighborhood organiza ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Apr 06, 2021 at 2:05 PM

March 30, 2021 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

Posted by tmcdonell On Apr 01, 2021 at 6:58 PM

Monthly Child Safety Seat Checkpoint Set for Saturday, April 10

The Knoxville Police Department will host its monthly Child Safety Seat Checkpoint on Saturday, April 10 at the Phil E. Keith Training Center located at 6388 Cement Plant Road in Knoxville, Tennessee. Due to current staffing availability and COVID-19 precautions, checks will be available by appo ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 01, 2021 at 2:34 PM

Knoxville Police Department Completes Deployment of Body-Worn Cameras and Upgrade of In-Car Camera S

The Knoxville Police Department has completed its first-ever deployment of body-worn cameras as well as the installation of upgraded in-car camera systems, it was announced on Thursday, April 1. “We are ecstatic to announce that all uniformed KPD officers are now outfitted with body-worn cameras ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 01, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Grateful Mom Sees Freedom Pass Free KAT Rides as a 'Blessing' - and a Teaching Tool

Tiara-Lady Wilson says the City's Freedom Pass is "a blessing." Her children grew up riding the bus with her, and now - with student passes for unlimited Knoxville Area Transit rides - they're coax ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 25, 2021 at 11:59 PM

Freedom Pass Strong Debut: 2,487 KAT Trips in February

In the pilot program's first month, Knox County students used their new Freedom Passes to take 2,487 free passenger trips aboard Knoxville Area Transit buses - an average of almost 90 trips a day. ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 25, 2021 at 11:58 PM

Rethinking Restaurateuring, Alongside Friends: 'Everyone Sticks Together and Supports One Another'

To say the pandemic has challenged (and threatened) restaurants is an understatement. A year ago, popular eateries overnight had to adjust to mandatory closures, then dramatically fewer patrons, a ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 25, 2021 at 11:58 PM

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