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Freedom Pass Strong Debut: 2,487 KAT Trips in February

In the pilot program's first month, Knox County students used their new Freedom Passes to take 2,487 free passenger trips aboard Knoxville Area Transit buses - an average of almost 90 trips a day. ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 25, 2021 at 11:58 PM

Rethinking Restaurateuring, Alongside Friends: 'Everyone Sticks Together and Supports One Another'

To say the pandemic has challenged (and threatened) restaurants is an understatement. A year ago, popular eateries overnight had to adjust to mandatory closures, then dramatically fewer patrons, a ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 25, 2021 at 11:58 PM

Five Suspects Charged in Montgomery Village Shooting

The five suspects who were captured following a pursuit that ended near the Dollar General at 2625 Western Avenue have been charged in the Montgomery Village shooting. The suspects were identified as 26-year-old Deontae Green, 21-year-old Isaiah Harris, 20-year-old Kevin Wilson, 18-year-old Davi ... more»

Posted by serland On Mar 25, 2021 at 11:18 AM

KPD Selects Five Officers, One Unit for December 2020 Commendations

Five Knoxville Police Department officers and one KPD unit have been announced as December 2020 commendation recipients, it was announced on Tuesday. The KPD typically recognizes those employees who are selected to receive awards during public news conferences. Unfortunately, due to months-long ... more»

Posted by serland On Mar 23, 2021 at 8:57 AM

KPD Continuing to Seek Wanted Fugitive, Johnathan Davis Jr.

The Knoxville Police Department is continuing to seek wanted fugitive Johnathan Davis Jr., who is sought on charges of first-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder for a shooting that occurred at the Red Roof Inn at 5334 Central Avenue Pike on October 11, 2020. Davis Jr., 20 of Knoxvil ... more»

Posted by serland On Mar 17, 2021 at 11:52 AM

Two Juveniles Charged with First-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of Stanley Freeman Jr.

On Monday, March 15, 2021, Knoxville Police Department Violent Crimes Unit investigators obtained juvenile petitions charging a 14-year-old male and a 16-year-old male with first-degree murder for the February 12 murder of 16-year-old Austin-East student Stanley Freeman Jr. The identities of the sus ... more»

Posted by serland On Mar 15, 2021 at 6:29 PM

Week 56: Concrete Foundation Walls Formed, Poured

Lots of concrete began to pour on the last weekday in February. Crews with Al Blankenship Enterprises have continued since then, forming and pouring new foundation walls at the City's Public Safety ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 15, 2021 at 11:39 AM

Free Compost Available for Resident Vegetable Gardeners

It's almost spring. Is your green thumb itching to dig in the dirt and plant vegetables to enjoy this spring and summer? Four community partners are hosting piles of manure that are free for reside ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Mar 10, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Week 54: Pouring Concrete - Lots of It

The last weekday in February was nicknamed "Pour Day," because that was the day when Al Blankenship Enterprises employees poured 100 cubic yards of concrete. A hundred yards - that's the length of ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 04, 2021 at 12:41 PM

Child Safety Seat Checkpoint to Resume by Appointment Only on March 13

The Knoxville Police Department will resume its monthly Child Safety Seat Checkpoints this month, hosting the next event on Saturday, March 13 at 6388 Cement Plant Road in Knoxville, Tennessee. Due to current staffing availability and COVID-19 precautions, checks will be available by appointment ... more»

Posted by serland On Mar 03, 2021 at 9:35 AM

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