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July 2020 - Posts
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
  
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 
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 12:24 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
  
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