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Your friends and family need you alive more than they need a reply. 💬💔 Get the facts about distracted driving at tntraf...
06/13/2026

Your friends and family need you alive more than they need a reply. 💬💔

Get the facts about distracted driving at tntrafficsafety.org/distracted-driving

Resources for teen drivers and parents at tntrafficsafety.org/teens

KPD investigating shooting outside of afterhours club on N. Broadway----Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit detect...
06/13/2026

KPD investigating shooting outside of afterhours club on N. Broadway

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Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a shooting that happened early Saturday morning outside of an afterhours club on Broadway.

At just before 4 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, KPD officers responded to the VIP Lounge at 2314 N. Broadway. Officers arrived on scene and located a gunshot victim on the sidewalk near the entrance to the club. The victim, a 26-year-old man, was transported to the UT Medical Center for treatment. At last report, the victim was in critical but stable condition.

Responding officers detained and questioned multiple potential witnesses at the scene. However, the circumstances leading to and surrounding the shooting remain unclear at this time, and a suspect has not been arrested or charged.

Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or with information regarding the shooting to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 877-363-8477. Tipsters can be eligible to receive a cash reward.

At around 1 p.m. today, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the Walmart at 7420 Chapman Highway on a repor...
06/12/2026

At around 1 p.m. today, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the Walmart at 7420 Chapman Highway on a report that a toddler was left in an unoccupied vehicle.

The child, a three-year old boy, was removed from the vehicle and evaluated on scene by responding AMR personnel. The child was taken to Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital for further evaluation and is expected to be ok.

Responding officers and Special Crimes Unit detectives located the guardian, the child’s aunt, and charged her with child neglect following further investigation at the scene.

As the summer months approach, the Knoxville Police Department strongly urges parents and guardians to never leave a child alone in a parked vehicle for any amount of time. Even on a mild day with the windows down, it can take just minutes for the interior temperature of a car to reach dangerous, potentially life-threatening levels.

More information and helpful resources are available at www.noheatstroke.org.

Seven KPD officers attended the annual Student Resource Officer in-service conference in Pigeon Forge this week!This con...
06/12/2026

Seven KPD officers attended the annual Student Resource Officer in-service conference in Pigeon Forge this week!

This conference brings together SROs from across the state to discuss topics like emerging school threats, communication, mental health, leadership and more.

TRAFFIC ALERT: One westbound lane of I-40 is temporarily blocked near Chilhowee Drive after a bear was struck by a vehic...
06/12/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: One westbound lane of I-40 is temporarily blocked near Chilhowee Drive after a bear was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the interstate. The involved vehicle sustained minor damage in the collision.

KPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on June 26----The Knoxville Police Department will conduct its next sobriety checkpoi...
06/12/2026

KPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on June 26

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The Knoxville Police Department will conduct its next sobriety checkpoint on Friday, June 26.

KPD officers will staff the checkpoint, which will be set up on Central Avenue Pike.

The purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to deter impaired driving, prevent serious or fatal crashes, and increase public awareness of the consequences of driving while under the influence.

During the checkpoint, officers will check motorists for signs of alcohol or drug impairment, which possibly contributed to at least seven fatal crashes that happened in Knoxville in 2025.

In 2022, the KPD acquired a DUI checkpoint trailer through the Tennessee High Safety Office (TNHSO) Traffic Services grant at no cost to Knoxville taxpayers that will be used during the upcoming sobriety checkpoint.

KPD conducted its last Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, June 5 in the 8200 block of Kingston Pike, which resulted in two DUI arrests.

The Knoxville Police Department reminds motorists to always practice safe driving habits in all situations. Motorists are encouraged to slow down, buckle up, reduce distractions, pay attention to the road, and never drive while under the influence.

WEATHER AWARE: Severe storms with potentially damaging winds are expected in our area tomorrow afternoon. Hail and isola...
06/11/2026

WEATHER AWARE: Severe storms with potentially damaging winds are expected in our area tomorrow afternoon. Hail and isolated flooding are also possible in flood-prone areas.

Follow US National Weather Service Morristown Tennessee for updates and make sure you have multiple ways to receive severe weather alerts.

The next Drug Overdose Support Group meeting will be held this Friday, June 12 at the Knoxville Public Safety Complex. T...
06/10/2026

The next Drug Overdose Support Group meeting will be held this Friday, June 12 at the Knoxville Public Safety Complex.

The meeting is open to parents, adult children, siblings, or other family members who have lost a loved one due to the drug overdose epidemic. This month's meeting will feature a guest speaker, a door prize and snacks.

The Drug Overdose Support Group exists to help family members deal with their loss by showing support, but most importantly, showing they are not alone, and that there are others who have gone through or are going through the same devastation.

Prior registration is not required and there is no cost to attend the support group meetings.

This Friday's meeting will start at 6 p.m. on the first floor of the Public Safety Complex, which is located at 1650 Huron Street.

Sergeant Seth Blaine and representatives from McNabb Center presented at the 7th Annual National Co-Responder Conference...
06/10/2026

Sergeant Seth Blaine and representatives from McNabb Center presented at the 7th Annual National Co-Responder Conference in Dallas, Texas, this week about preserving dignity for the unhoused population using the Co-Response model.

Officer Madison Zyburt also attended the conference, joining co-responders across the country to learn, share ideas and explore best practices.

Currently, the KPD has six Co-Response Teams consisting of an officer and a behavioral health clinician from the McNabb Center to respond to calls involving individuals experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

Every text, call, or notification can wait. Distraction is a choice. Your focus is your responsibility.Get the facts abo...
06/10/2026

Every text, call, or notification can wait. Distraction is a choice. Your focus is your responsibility.

Get the facts about distracted driving at tntrafficsafety.org/distracted-driving

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