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Joint message from the Knoxville Emergency Management Agency (KEMA)

The City of Knoxville and Knox County have experienced significant rainfall over the past 24 hours, resulting in substantial flooding on the roadways and surrounding areas. Over 70 roads are currently closed, while over 20 water rescues have been completed in the city and county combined. All ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 06, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Robert Atkins arrested for 1st Degree Murder

At around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 West District patrol officers responded to the alley between Iredell Avenue and Pickett Avenue near Boyd Street, where 29-year-old Kaitlyne Warwick was found deceased from what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the face. Violent Crimes Unit investi ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 05, 2020 at 9:38 AM

KPD investigating suspicious death/possible homicide

At around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, officers with the Knoxville Police Department responded to the alley between Iredell Avenue and Pickett Avenue near Boyd Street, where a deceased female was located. Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene and are in the early ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 04, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Update on Monday night shooting on James Agee Street

On Monday, February 3 at 6:54 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to an Attempted Aggravated Burglary at the 100 block of James Agee Street. The initial call stated that the victim had fired shots at two attempted burglars, who then fled north towards Grand Avenue. Officers arri ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 04, 2020 at 4:00 PM

KPD investigating Saturday morning shooting at Hillside Avenue

On Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 3:04 a.m., KPD officers responded to the 2900 block of Hillside Avenue in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old victim who was transported to the UT Medical Center via AMR with serious injuries that are not believed to be life-threaten ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 03, 2020 at 4:28 PM

KAT Implements 2020 Service and Route Changes

In an effort to provide quality and efficient public transit services, the Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) implemented the following service modifications on Jan. 6, 2020: • Route 12 - Western: The cu ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Jan 31, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Knoxville’s first All-Electric Bus Purchase Celebrated

Mayor Madeline Rogero and others celebrated the purchase of Knoxville’s first all-electric buses, with an announcement and a ride on the all-electric bus from the selected manufacturer, New Flyer. ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Jan 31, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Mayor Rogero wins North American Transit Award

Knoxville Area Transit is pleased to announce that Mayor Madeline Rogero has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for her efforts i ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Jan 31, 2020 at 4:31 PM

KAT Proposes Significant Changes for Several Bus Routes

Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is proposing route and schedule changes to several routes which, if approved, would take effect in January 2020. Proposed Changes by Route Route 12 – Western Avenue: ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Jan 31, 2020 at 4:27 PM

Key arrested following low-speed pursuit on I-40 East

On Wednesday, January 29 at around 4:15 p.m., KPD officers responded to calls stating that a vehicle was parked in the middle of the road near the Kenjo on Rutledge Pike. Officers responded to the call and made contact with the vehicle, a late 90s model Chevy minivan, around Magnolia Avenue and Mill ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Jan 30, 2020 at 10:46 AM

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