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Week 22: High Reach Excavator Brought to Bear on C-Wing Patient Tower

This week, it's time to bring in the special demolition equipment, capable of reaching the top of a multi-story building. Renascent crews will be using their high reach excavator - a piece of heavy ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jul 21, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Two Arrested Following Car Theft and Search for Missing Child

On Saturday, July 18 at 9:15 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the report of a stolen vehicle at the Cracker Barrel located at 9214 Park West Boulevard, where the complainant, 30-year-old Kayla Fox, stated that 32-year-old Randall Rhodey took her vehicle with a 10-year-old girl ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 19, 2020 at 10:20 AM

Suspect Apprehended Following Pilot Robbery

On Saturday, July 18 at just after 3 a.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a robbery at the Pilot located at 2918 Tazewell Pike. Upon arrival, officers were advised that a male subject entered the store and asked for a pack of cigarettes, while at the same time pulling out a machet ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 18, 2020 at 8:05 AM

Violent Crimes Unit Investigating Overnight Stabbing on Summit Hill Drive

On Thursday, July 16 at approximately 1 a.m., investigators with the Knoxville Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit responded to a stabbing that occurred at the Weigel’s located at 411 E. Summit Hill Drive. Upon arrival, investigators learned that the victim, identified as 32-year-old Clifton ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 16, 2020 at 2:17 PM

Week 21: Demolition Moves to Central Wing Patient Tower

As contractor crews near the end of their 21st week at the former St. Mary's Hospital site, demolition and abatement work continues at the Women's Pavilion, Central Annex, Marian Wing, Central Wing an ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jul 16, 2020 at 12:11 PM

KPD Seeking Information Concerning 2009 Murder of Gina Thacker

The Knoxville Police Department is continuing to seek information concerning the unsolved 2009 murder of 23-year-old Gina Thacker. On February 8, 2009, KPD investigators responded to 3504 Oak Branch Circle off Valley View Drive in North Knoxville, where Thacker was found suffering from multiple ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 14, 2020 at 2:20 PM

Armed Robbery Suspect Captured in South Knoxville

On 07/13/2020 at approximately 4:30 pm, E911 had gotten a call from an employee at Buddy's BBQ located at 4401 Chapman Highway stating that the business had just been robbed at gunpoint. The employee stated the suspect brandished a firearm while demanding the victim to open the register but left pri ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 13, 2020 at 7:25 PM

Officers Respond to Residential Burglary; Arrest Juvenile Wanted in Blount County

Knoxville Police Department officers apprehended a 17-year-old male wanted for multiple charges out of Blount County after responding to a burglary at a home in East Knoxville on Monday afternoon. On July 13 at around 1 p.m., officers responded to a residential burglary in the 300 block of Nash ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 13, 2020 at 5:20 PM

South Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting; TBI Investigating

On Saturday, July 11 at approximately 2:48 p.m., KPD Officers responded to a domestic-related burglary in progress on the 4300 block of Immanuel Street in South Knoxville. Upon arrival a male suspect was found on scene armed with a knife. Officers used a taser in an attempt to take the suspect into ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 11, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Rejuvenated Cal Johnson Building Pays Tribute to African-American Innovator and Pioneer

There are places around Knoxville that hint of the fascinating legacy of one of Knoxville's most notable sons: Caldonia Fackler Johnson, who was born a slave in 1844 and by sheer willpower raised hims ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jul 10, 2020 at 5:35 PM

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