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Pedestrian Hit and Killed on I-40 West on Thursday Morning

Knoxville Police Department Crash Reconstruction personnel are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred early Thursday morning on I-40 West near Strawberry Plains Pike. At around 5:30 a.m. this morning, KPD officers were dispatched to investigate a report that a person ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 21, 2021 at 5:00 PM

October 19, 2021 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

The Office of Neighborhoods publishes an almost-weekly newsletter, Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory, which covers news of interest to Knoxville's resident-led, resident-controlled neighborhood organiza ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Oct 19, 2021 at 5:19 PM

Brush Up on Leaf Season Starting Nov. 1

As the fall season rolls in, so do the leaves from the trees. Pretty soon, our streets and yards will be littered with splashes of red, orange, and yellow. With this comes the annual question, “How sh ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Oct 19, 2021 at 12:07 PM

City Randomly Picks 30 Employees for $1,000 Prizes for Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccinations

More than 63 percent of City employees have voluntarily been vaccinated for COVID-19 -- and today, Mayor Indya Kincannon expressed her appreciation to those who are doing their part to keep their co-w ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Oct 18, 2021 at 4:31 PM

KPD Investigating Fatal Sunday Morning Crash

UPDATE: Victims Identified from Sunday Morning Crash The victims from the fatal crash that occurred on the exit ramp from I-40 West to Weisgarber Road early Sunday morning have been identified. The victims were positively identified as Jessiah Plemons, 31 of Lenoir City, Tennessee, Lillian Rose, ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 18, 2021 at 2:39 PM

KPD to Partner with Tennessee Highway Safety Office for “Slow Down Tennessee” Campaign

The Knoxville Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to promote “Slow Down Tennessee.” During the campaign, which runs from October 15-29, the KPD will increase education efforts to help reduce speeding-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities statewide. The ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 14, 2021 at 4:31 PM

TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting at Sevier Avenue Home

At around 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, members of the Knoxville Police Department Special Operations Squad were serving a search warrant at a house at 2962 Sevier Avenue. Upon their arrival at the house, officers encountered an armed male subject. The subject reportedly pointed the gun at offi ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 14, 2021 at 10:12 AM

Cassen Jackson-Garrison, 36, Indicted by Knox County Grand Jury for Child Rape Charges

In mid-September, KPD Special Crimes Unit investigators were made aware of an incident involving Cassen Jackson-Garrison, 36 of Knoxville, Tennessee, and a juvenile victim. Following extensive investigation into those allegations, investigators were able to link Jackson-Garrison to at least two sepa ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 14, 2021 at 10:11 AM

October 12, 2021 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

Posted by tmcdonell On Oct 12, 2021 at 3:59 PM

John Bassett Indicted for Murder of Desheena Kyle

John Bassett, 29 of Knoxville, Tennessee, has been indicted by a Knox County Grand Jury for the murder of Desheena Kyle, and is now facing charges of first degree murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. Bassett, who was in a relationship with Desheena, has been in custody since July 7 ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 07, 2021 at 12:47 PM

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