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Searing Temperatures? Take a Dip in Recently-reopened Augusta Quarry

Today's temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-90s. The humidity is suffocating. What better way to beat the heat than to take a dip in the refreshingly cool water of the 350-foot-deep Augusta ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Aug 25, 2023 at 11:55 AM

August 22, 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 Aug 22, 2023 at 1:40 PM

Statement from Chief Paul Noel Concerning KNS Article

Chief Paul Noel has released the following statement in response to the recently-published Knox News Sentinel article regarding the departure of former Deputy Chief Brooklyn Belk: After reading the recently-published Knox News Sentinel article concerning the departure of former Deputy Chief of P ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 21, 2023 at 2:37 PM

KPD Investigating Suspected Hit-and-Run Fatality (August 21, 2023)

The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a suspected hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. At around 3 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023, KPD Officers responded to Magnolia Avenue near Jessamine Street on the report of an unresponsive person in the roadway. Officers ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 21, 2023 at 8:35 AM

Investigation Underway After Officers Shot at in Western Heights Area

The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after two KPD officers were shot at late Thursday night. At around 11:20 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023, two KPD officers were conducting patrols in full uniform in an unmarked police vehicle in the Western Heights area. Officers were near the i ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 18, 2023 at 9:22 AM

Four Arrested Following Organized Crime Unit Operation in Marble City Area

Four individuals were arrested last Thursday, August 10, following a KPD Organized Crime Unit operation that stemmed in part from numerous complaints of suspected drug sales in the Marble City area. After investigation by the Organized Crime Unit, Asa Hobbs, 60 of Knoxville, was charged with sal ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 14, 2023 at 12:20 PM

August 8, 2023 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

Posted by tmcdonell On Aug 08, 2023 at 4:38 PM

KPD Investigating Stabbing and Carjacking That Led to Sevier County Pursuit

The Knoxville Police Department Violent Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate the stabbing and carjacking that preceded the arrest of a man in Sevier County early Monday morning. Based on the investigation so far, it is believed that the following occurred. In the early morning hours of Mon ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 07, 2023 at 12:49 PM

Fatal Crash on I-40 East, Involved Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide (August 7, 2023)

36-year-old Shannon Glasper, of Knoxville, has been charged with vehicular homicide and additional charges as a result of a fatal crash that happened early Monday morning on I-40 East near Papermill Drive. At around 1:50 a.m. on Monday, August 7, 2023, Knoxville Police Department Officers respond ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 07, 2023 at 8:44 AM

Expert: New Housing on Cumberland Avenue 'A Good Start' Toward Addressing Years of Underbuilding

Broadly speaking, young people in Knoxville (and elsewhere) are feeling the pressure of the housing market. But it's a two-way street: With national and local housing shortages and affordability i ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Aug 04, 2023 at 11:23 AM

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