Knoxville Police Looking for Suspect after a Man is Critically Injured in Woodbine Avenue Shooting

Knoxville Police Looking for Suspect after a Man is Critically Injured in Woodbine Avenue Shooting

November 11, 2024

A man was critically wounded in a shooting that happened on Sunday afternoon on Woodbine Avenue. 

At around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers were notified that a man who had been shot multiple times arrived at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center via a personal vehicle. The victim was transferred to the UT Medical Center for further treatment and is currently in critical condition. 

Detectives learned that the victim was shot in the 3000 block of Woodbine Avenue, drove away, and parked his car in a parking lot in the area of Baxter Avenue and Marion Street. The victim was then picked up and transported to Fort Sanders Medical Center. 

The suspect vehicle is possibly a black full-size SUV that was seen leaving the area following the shooting.

The motive for the shooting is unclear at this time.  

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous. 

The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an Early Morning House Fire in Northwest Knoxville
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The Knoxville Fire Department is Investigating an Early Morning House Fire in Northwest Knoxville

November 11, 2024

An investigation is underway following an early morning fire in northwest Knoxville.

Knoxville Fire Department crews say they saw smoke and flames coming from inside the home in the 2100 block of Curving Road.

They say the fire started in the kitchen area and spread to the front room of the home.

The home sustained moderated fire, smoke and water damage.

The 2 residents and their dog were inside the home when the fire started but were all able safely get out.

There were no injuries reported.

Father of Missing Middle Tennessee Teen Still Searching for His Son, TBI Amber Alert Still Active

Father of Missing Middle Tennessee Teen Still Searching for His Son, TBI Amber Alert Still Active

November 10, 2024

Nearly nine months since Sebastian Rogers was last seen in Hendersonville, his father Seth says he has never given up looking for him and there is still an active Amber Alert from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for him.

Sebastian was last seen at his mother’s home in Hendersonville on February 26th of this year.

His father says he refuses to let his son be discarded like trash and he’s frustrated and hurt, but says that doesn’t matter, because he doesn’t know what his son is going through.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the whereabouts of Sebastian Rogers.

If you have any information, you are asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.

Arrest is Made in Blount County RV Park Fire
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Arrest is Made in Blount County RV Park Fire

November 10, 2024

A homeless man is charged with a fire at a Blount County RV Park.

Officials with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office filed charges against 62-year-old Mark Bush for started Thursday night’s fire at the Whispering River Campground in Walland.

He is charged with felony vandalism and felony arson in connection to the campground fire in Blount County while Maryville officials are charging him with setting fire to personal property / land in a separate fire.

Additional charges are pending.

Bush is being held on a $120,000 bond. A hearing is set for 9 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday).

Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating a Fatal Crash Involving a Motorcycle in Union County
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Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating a Fatal Crash Involving a Motorcycle in Union County

November 10, 2024

he Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating after a motorcyclist is killed in an accident in Union County.

THP says an SUV was stopped in the northbound lane of Maynardville Highway waiting to turn left onto Old Highway 33 Saturday afternoon when the motorcycle, driven by 64-year-old Steven Miracle, tried to swerve to the left side of the SUV while it was stopped but ran into the left rear of the car.

The motorcycle then slid on its side and hit the guardrail on the right side of the road before coming to rest on the southbound side of Maynardville Highway.

Miracle died in the crash, neither the driver nor a passenger in the SUV were injured.

Government Offices and Some School Systems Closed in Observance of Veteran’s Day
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Government Offices and Some School Systems Closed in Observance of Veteran’s Day

November 10, 2024

Monday is Veteran’s Day and most Federal, State and local government offices are closed.

Knox County government offices, including convenience centers, libraries, and the Health Department are closed today.

Banks and some school systems including Seiver and Blount are closed today and the Post Office will be closed today.

Knox County Schools are open today along with the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq which will be trading Monday and UPS and FedEx will also be open.

Road Closures and Route for Knoxville’s 99th Veterans Day Parade
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Road Closures and Route for Knoxville’s 99th Veterans Day Parade

November 10, 2024

Knoxville’s 99th Veterans Day Parade will march down Gay Street on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, beginning at 10:45 a.m. The annual parade is organized by the American Legion Post 2 with support from the City of Knoxville Office of Special Events. The event will be held rain or shine.

Parade-related closures begin at 8 a.m. with the following roads: 

• E. Hill Avenue between Hall of Fame Drive and Gay Street 
• Main Street between Walnut and Gay streets 
• Gay Street between Main Street and E. Hill Avenue 

These streets will close at 9 a.m.: 

• Market Street between Union and Clinch avenues 
• Union Ave between Walnut and Gay streets 

Gay Street between Main Street and E. Fifth Avenue will close at 10:15 a.m.  

All roads will reopen by 12:30 p.m.  

On-street parking on Gay Street will be unavailable starting at 7 a.m., as will on-street parking on Market Street, Union and Wall avenues.  

Parade attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Parking in City-owned garages and metered parking not in the parade zone will be free on Monday in honor of Veterans Day.  

Henley Bridge decorative lights will be red, white and blue overnight on Nov. 11.  

For additional information about the City’s Office of Special Events, which assists festival planners with road closures and other services, visit KnoxvilleTN.gov/Events.

Knoxville Mayor Kincannon, Staff Present New Parking Plan to City Council

Knoxville Mayor Kincannon, Staff Present New Parking Plan to City Council

November 8, 2024

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon presented a plan Thursday to city council regarding parking in the downtown area.

A consultant recommended paid parking seven days a week, but the Mayor says free nights and weekends will remain; however, there will be some pricing changes.

The city’s first order of business is to start an app-based system and do away with coins and cards.

Under the plan, on street parking will cost more, increasing to $2 an hour for a maximum of two hours parking. Long-term parking fees will also increase to $1/hour with a four hour maximum, and a 30-minute spot increases to $1/30 minutes.

On street parking fee hours last from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday; on street parking is free on Sundays.

Parking in the Market Square Garage will be a $3 base fee from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays.

(Courtesy: WVLT)
Knoxville Woman Facing DUI after Wrong-Way Crash on I-275 with Baby in Car, Report Says

Knoxville Woman Facing DUI after Wrong-Way Crash on I-275 with Baby in Car, Report Says

November 8, 2024

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A Knoxville woman is facing charges after she and her baby got into a wrong-way crash on I-275 after she had been drinking.

WVLT reporting Briana Bellman is the suspect in the investigation after officers responded to the northbound lanes of I-275 near Heiskell Avenue on November 2nd and found Bellman had been driving south in the northbound lanes of the interstate when she hit another driver head-on.

Officers say she admitted to drinking before the crash and her two-month-old baby appeared uninjured, but Bellman was taken to the hospital with internal injuries.

No word yet on the condition of the other driver.

Bellman was cited for driving under the influence and charged with child abuse.

Briana Bellman (Courtesy: KPD)
Knoxville Police are Investigating a Deadly Shooting on Magnolia Avenue
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Knoxville Police are Investigating a Deadly Shooting on Magnolia Avenue

November 8, 2024

Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in the area of Magnolia Avenue and Harrison Street early Friday morning.

At just before 5:30 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, KPD officers responded to a report that two individuals were shouting at one another. Officers arrived on scene, on Harrison Street just south of Magnolia Avenue, where they found a man who had been shot at least one time. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

KPD Homicide Unit detectives and Crime Lab personnel responded to the scene and are leading the investigation, which remains in the preliminary stages at this time.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is encouraged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers anonymously at 865-215-7165.  

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