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The KPD Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning and left one man with serious injuries. On Sunday, March 1 at approximately 3:03 am, patrol officers were responding to a disturbance in the parking lot in front of 3709 Chapman Highway when gunshots were ... more»

Posted by serland On Mar 01, 2020 at 2:50 PM

Axle Logistics Creating Jobs, Moving Into Long-Vacant Building on N. Central

Check out these photos from last week’s kickoff celebration by Axle Logistics of its $13 million build-out of its new headquarters at 835 N. Central St. The company’s investment is noteworthy, ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 01, 2020 at 1:47 PM

Homicide investigation into body found in South Knoxville underway

The Knoxville Police Department Violent Crimes Unit is now conducting a homicide investigation into the body that was located in South Knoxville by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday. The body, which has been identified as 26-year-old Emanuel Turner of Knoxville, Tennessee, was found off ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 24, 2020 at 4:23 PM

Overnight hit-and-run injures four persons

On Sunday, February 23 at 2:54 a.m., KPD officers responded to the parking lot at the corner of Willow and Central Streets on a hit-and-run involving injury. According to witnesses at the scene, a fight started for unknown reasons in the parking lot. The suspect, a black male in his twenties with ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 23, 2020 at 8:51 AM

Black History Month: KMA Exhibit Salutes Delaney's Pioneering Work

Curator Stephen Wicks from the Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA) discusses the significance of Beauford Delaney's art. Knoxville native Beauford Delaney is revered internationally for his work ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 21, 2020 at 4:08 PM

Traffic Fatality - Chapman Highway at Moody Avenue

UPDATE (February 18, 2:35 p.m.): The victim has been identified as 44-year-old Robert Webster of Knoxville, Tennessee. ORIGINAL STORY: On Monday, February 17 at 10:47 p.m., KPD officers responded to a call of a male pedestrian that had been struck near the intersection of Chapman Highw ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 18, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Knoxville Police Department promotes 15 officers on February 17th ceremony

The Knoxville Police Department officially announced the promotion of 15 officers during a ceremony on Monday, February 17 at Civic Coliseum. In the largest promotional ceremony for the KPD since 21 were promoted in 2016, seven officers were risen to the rank of Sergeant, six Sergeants to the ra ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 18, 2020 at 10:48 AM

City of Knoxville Lauded as Best Workplace for Commuters

In late January, the City of Knoxville was named one of 2020’s Best Workplaces for Commuters in the nation. This week, Smart Trips held their annual Commuter Appreciation Ceremony and honored the ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Feb 14, 2020 at 4:13 PM

6600 Block of Chapman Hwy. Closed Due to Fire

Due to a structural fire, the 6600 Block of Chapman Hwy will be closed temporarily on Feb. 8, 2020. Please advise motorists use Dick Ford Rd. Martin Mill Pk. or Sevierville Pk. as an alternate route. Any questions concerning the fire should be directed to KFD. Motorists are asked to continue to ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 10, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Three Arrested for Attempted Armed Robbery

On Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at approximately 10:23 p.m., KPD officers responded to the Family Dollar located at 1932 E. Magnolia Avenue for a robbery in progress. The caller advised that three male subjects were attempting to rob the store at gunpoint and demanding money from the safe. Office ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 07, 2020 at 4:46 PM

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