A South Knox County strip club is ordered closed by a Judge.
A court order from Judge Steve Sword has closed The Ball following several criminal instances according to District Attorney Charme Allen’s office.
Filings show that shootings, fights, homicide and other violent behavior were commonplace at the club.
Knoxville Police Department officers have responded to the club several times for violent offenses, including one involving second degree murder.
Officers have made over 80 calls to The Ball, including that homicide. The DA’s office says this shows the business is a continued threat to this community and the decision to close the club stems from a desire to protect the surrounding community.
President of the club, John Nichols says that the club has been operating legally for the past 30 years and plans to defend his right to operate the legal business.
