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Assistant Chief Mark Fortner Announces Intention to Retire

Assistant Chief Mark Fortner, the second-in-command of the Knoxville Police Department and over 30-year veteran, has announced his intention to retire at the end of January 2024. “For the last 30-plus years, I got to do something where I was able to help people and make a difference,” Chief F ... more»

Posted by serland On Dec 06, 2023 at 3:28 PM

Suspect and Victim Identified from Deadly Lula Powell Drive Shooting

Homicide Unit detectives have obtained warrants charging Jesse Bailey Jr., 28 of Knoxville, Tenn., with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, stemming from the shooting on Sunday morning at the Arbor Plac ... more»

Posted by serland On Dec 04, 2023 at 9:50 AM

Shots Fired Incident at West Knoxville Home

The Knoxville Police Department Investigations Bureau is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened early Saturday morning. At around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, a KPD officer responded to a home in the 6800 block of Pemmbrooke Shire Lane. The officer responded to that ... more»

Posted by serland On Dec 02, 2023 at 9:29 AM

Old City Coffeehouse Co-owner Sees Possibilities - and Challenges

No. 2 in a City Blog series: What do owners of small businesses think of the new multi-use stadium that's under construction nearby? Downtowns across the nation, and especially their historic dis ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Nov 28, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Stadium Update: First Concourse Decking In Place

In the past month, construction crews have made huge progress in constructing the City- and County-owned multi-use stadium between East Knoxville and the Old City. "A tremendous amount of steel ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Nov 28, 2023 at 1:36 PM

Old City Boutique Owner: Stadium is a "Positive for Everybody"

In this coming month, City Blog will be talking with owners of small businesses near the new multi-use stadium that's under construction. Many of these stakeholders believe the baseball games, so ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Nov 21, 2023 at 4:33 PM

November 21, 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 Nov 21, 2023 at 4:08 PM

KPD Announces Launch of Take Me Home Program

The Knoxville Police Department officially announced the launch of its Take Me Home program, a new service designed to improve safety for individuals with developmental or cognitive disabilities, on Thursday afternoon Take Me Home is a completely free and voluntary registry that will allow pa ... more»

Posted by serland On Nov 16, 2023 at 2:46 PM

Will Stadium Be Appealing Draw to Musicians?

Kali Uchis is one of many popular performers who like to book shows in medium-sized outdoor venues. (Photo courtesy of David Brendan Hall / www.DavidHallPhoto.com) When it opens in 2025, will ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Nov 16, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Knoxville Selected for Department of Justice National Public Safety Partnership

Knoxville has been selected to be a part of the National Public Safety Partnership (PSP), it was announced by the United States Department of Justice on November 2, 2023. Since its inception, PSP has served more than 50 jurisdictions across the United States, including Chicago, Ill., Baltimor ... more»

Posted by serland On Nov 15, 2023 at 8:20 AM

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