The Knoxville Police Department honored its 2022 employee and officer of the year award winners on Monday at the department’s annual Employee Recognition Luncheon. Four employees and one volunteer were recognized during the luncheon for their outstanding service on behalf of the KPD and dedication to the City of Knoxville. Officers Jonathan Gomez and Austin…… MORE
The Knoxville Police Department honored its 2022 employee and officer of the year award winners on Monday at the department’s annual Employee Recognition Luncheon. Four employees and one volunteer were recognized during the luncheon for their outstanding service on behalf of the KPD and dedication to the City of Knoxville. Officers Jonathan Gomez and Austin…… MORE
Rural Metro is investigating an early morning fire in North Knoxville. Crews responding to the fire on Stanley Road in the Grand Oaks Mobile Home Park in Powell. Everyone inside the home made it out safely and crews were able to put the fire out quickly. There was fire damage where the fire started and…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a fatal Northwest Knoxville house fire. Crews called to Strolling Drive yesterday morning and found the house was fully engulfed in flames with part of the rear of the home collapsed. Once firefighters were able to enter the home they found an elderly woman in the rear of the…… MORE
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident in North Knoxville. Rural Metro Fire crews responding to the scene last night on Norris Freeway at Sam Walton Way and found the motorcycle with the rider fatally injured.… MORE
Knoxville Police have arrested the man charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Travis Davis found on the Broadway Bridge earlier this month. Jayshawn Williams was taken into custody last night at a gas station on Sevier Avenue. Williams was found in possession of narcotics, including suspected heroin and meth. He appeared to…… MORE
Sevierville Police have arrested two suspects and identified the victim of a shooting near Mountain View Church. Police found 29-year-old Brandon Fernandez shot in his thigh on the 2400 block of Goose Gap Road yesterday. Deputies stopped Fernandez’s bleeding and he was taken to the hospital where he is in stable condition. Two suspects were…… MORE
For the first time in over 20 years, you can visit East Tennessee dams. The Tennessee Valley Authority is hosting the first dam tours since 9/11. The tours are being offered as part of the TVA’s 90th anniversary. Tours will be offered to the public at the following locations and dates: Kentucky Dam – June…… MORE
An investigation is underway following a shooting in Blount County. Authorities called to at a home on Mentor Road and found a man who had been shot. He was taken to the hospital; his condition has not been released. Officials with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office say the suspect is not in custody and investigators…… MORE
An investigation is underway in Oak Ridge following a fatal accident. It happened Saturday night on the Oak Ridge Turnpike when a vehicle left the road and hit the historic Turnpike Gatehouse also known as the West End Guard shack. Both people in the vehicle died at the scene.… MORE
