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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

Week 20: Work Expands to 5 St. Mary's Hospital Buildings; Central Wing Coming Down

Mass demolition of the Central Wing (right) at the Annunciation Wing (left) is underway. Eventually, the entire North Campus and Central Wing will be cleared, leaving a large tract of vacant land ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jul 10, 2020 at 12:28 PM

Week 20: Work Expands to 5 St. Mary's Hospital Buildings; Central Wing Coming Down

Posted by evreeland On Jul 10, 2020 at 12:24 PM

Fatal Motorcycle Crash – Kingston Pike

On Thursday, July 9 at 10:10 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers were dispatched to a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a single-occupant motorcycle on Kingston Pike just east of Morrell Road. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to the UT Medical Center, where he was pronounced ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 10, 2020 at 9:47 AM

Fourth of July Seminole Avenue shooting; Suspect in custody

On Saturday, July 4 at around 9:50 p.m., officers responded to a shooting that had occurred in the 2000 block of Seminole Avenue. Based on witness statements and the preliminary investigation, it appears that the victim, Bobby Davis, and the suspect, who has been identified as 28-year-old Brandon Ja ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 10, 2020 at 7:55 AM

KPD Hosts July Child Safety Seat Checkpoint This Saturday

The Knoxville Police Department will host its monthly Child Safety Seat Checkpoint this Saturday, July 11. The free Child Safety Seat Checkpoint events, which were resumed in June after a two-month hiatus, are held each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 917 E. 5th Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee. Du ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 08, 2020 at 9:41 AM

Fourth of July Weekend Report

Two Juveniles Arrested for Carjacking On July 4 at about 2 p.m., KPD officers responded to a carjacking that occurred in the parking lot of the Food City located at 1950 Western Avenue. The 52-year-old female victim stated that as she was walking to her vehicle she was approached by a female susp ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 06, 2020 at 9:42 AM

Divide Street shooting

On Wednesday, July 1 at approximately 7:36 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers were dispatched to a shooting at Divide Street and Savoy Street. Upon arrival, officers located three victims. Two of the victims were transported to the UT Medical Center for treatment for severe injuries as a res ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 02, 2020 at 8:07 AM

Baker Creek Greenway Takes Shape

As June came to a close, Charles Blalock and Sons Construction crews were adding a key piece to the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park infrastructure - the half-mile-long paved greenway connecting Bake ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jul 01, 2020 at 12:28 PM

Western Heights homicide investigation

UPDATE (July 1, 2020, 9:25 a.m.): Victim Identified from Fatal Western Heights Shooting The victim who was found deceased from at least one gunshot wound in the 1200 block of Better Tomorrow Drive on Tuesday morning has been identified as 24-year-old Katelyn Slivenski of Knoxville, Tennessee. Th ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 01, 2020 at 9:26 AM

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