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Overnight shooting at Southland Apartments

On 01/24/20 at 12:44 am, KPD Officers responded to Southland Apts, located at 3513 Sevier Ave, on a shooting call. The caller stated that a male had been shot in the kitchen. When officers arrived they found the male deceased from several gun shot wounds. KPD Investigators and patrol officers are ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Jan 28, 2020 at 10:29 AM

KPD to renew ties with U.S. Army PaYS program during January 23 ceremony

The Knoxville Police Department will officially renew its ties with the U.S. Army's Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program during a January 23 ceremony. The KPD is one of more than 500 civilian employers to join the program since its inception in 2000. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. It ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Jan 28, 2020 at 10:28 AM

"Take it to Charlie!"

Late last year, the City of Knoxville took its household hazardous waste program on the road. The brightly-colored eye-catching truck that rolls into neighborhoods is key to the success of the sta ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jan 23, 2020 at 2:20 PM

Knoxville's MLK Commission Plans Events for King Week

For the 38th year, Knoxville’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission presents its annual King Week Celebration, which includes several opportunities to contemplate the life and legac ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Jan 15, 2020 at 10:29 AM

Holidays on Ice 2019 Wrap Up

The holiday season may already feel like a distant memory, but it's not too late to share some stats from the 2019 season of Holidays on Ice. The open-air ice rink saw 15,613 total guests betw ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Jan 13, 2020 at 2:24 PM

Mayor Kincannon Meets with Diversity Business Advisory Committee

This week, Mayor Indya Kincannon attended the Diversity Business Advisory Committee’s first meeting of the year and thanked members for providing feedback on how the City can best support and recr ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Jan 09, 2020 at 3:45 PM

Former Fire Chief Eddie Cureton Remembered for His Passion, Mentorship

Pat Edward Cureton, a Knoxville firefighter whose career spanned four decades and who served as KFD’s 13th Fire Chief, died January 5. He was 82. Chief Cureton joined the Fire Department in Jun ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jan 06, 2020 at 3:56 PM

Market Square Holidays on Ice Rink Drawing Large Numbers of Skaters

If you think you’re seeing lots of people skating on the Market Square open-air ice rink this year, you’re right. The City’s Office of Special Events has the numbers to back that up. Holidays on ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Dec 15, 2019 at 1:03 PM

City Crews Make Memories for Thousands Every Holiday Season

It’s a huge effort that happens every year. And it’s a labor of love. “The public lets us know they like it. We can see it in their faces, too,” says Jay Tinsley, City Assistant Facilities Man ... more»

Posted by Guest On Nov 26, 2019 at 4:27 PM

Garth Brooks Loves Knoxville. We Do Too.

Country music celebrity Garth Brooks’ Nov. 16 concert broke a Neyland Stadium record for concert sales with nearly 84,000 tickets sold. The seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year was the first ... more»

Posted by Guest On Nov 18, 2019 at 4:31 PM

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