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July 2023 - Posts

KPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on August 11

The Knoxville Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on the night of Friday, August 11 in North Knoxville. KPD officers will staff the checkpoint, which will be set up on Broadway Street. The purpose of the checkpoint is to deter impaired driving, prevent serious or fatal crashes, ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 28, 2023 at 9:18 AM

KPD and THP Team Up to Curtail Fatal Crashes

Through the end of July, the Knoxville Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol will team up to conduct enhanced, high-visibility traffic enforcement in an effort to prevent fatal crashes. That initiative will run through July 31st and focus specifically on state routes in and around Knox ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 27, 2023 at 4:01 PM

July 25, 2023 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 Jul 25, 2023 at 12:47 PM

Fatal Motorcycle Crash on James White Parkway (July 24, 2023)

The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened early Monday morning on James White Parkway. At around 3 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023, KPD officers responded to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on James White Parkway near the exit to E. Hill Avenue. Based ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 24, 2023 at 9:10 AM

Retired Federal Judge Guyton Agrees to Serve as Interim Deputy Chief of Professional Standards

Retired Federal Judge H. Bruce Guyton has agreed to join the Knoxville Police Department’s executive leadership team as the Interim Deputy Chief of Professional Standards. At the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 25, the members of City Council will review and vote on a proposed agr ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 19, 2023 at 12:57 PM

July 18, 2023 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

Posted by tmcdonell On Jul 18, 2023 at 3:57 PM

Update on Body Found at Third Creek Greenway Park

Knoxville Police Department detectives are continuing their investigation into the body that was found in the creek in Third Creek Greenway Park on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The discovery of the body was reported by a passerby walking on the greenway at around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday night. Bas ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 17, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Latest Facade Improvement Project Makes Broadway Debut

The City's latest completed Commercial Facade Improvement Program project just made its official Broadway debut. At 949 N. Broadway, that is. Patdome Promotions owners Tanya and Mike Ickowitz h ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Jul 13, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Fatal Crash on Alcoa Highway (July 12, 2023)

The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened early Wednesday morning on Alcoa Highway. At around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, KPD officers were dispatched to a multi-vehicle crash in the 1900 block of Alcoa Highway. Three vehicles in total were involved i ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 12, 2023 at 12:41 PM

July 11, 2023 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

Posted by tmcdonell On Jul 11, 2023 at 2:56 PM

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