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KPD Asking For Information on Man With Multiple Warrants For Arrest

KPD Asking For Information on Man With Multiple Warrants For Arrest

Knoxville Police Department is asking for your help in providing information on Charles Brandon Smith. In a social media post Thursday afterternoon, KPD said:   “KPD investigators are working to locate Charles Brandon Smith, age 33. Smith has warrants on file for theft, evading arrest and driving on a suspended license. Smith was last seen…MORE

Knox County Covid-19 Numbers: Tuesday, May 19

Knox County Covid-19 Numbers: Tuesday, May 19

Knox County COVID-19 Data (Data is updated as of 5/19/2020) These numbers, with the exception of the map, are updated daily at 11 a.m. EDT. State numbers are updated at 2 p.m. CDT daily; there may be a lag in reporting of cumulative numbers at the state level. Please note, these data are meant to provide a rough…MORE

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Friday, May 15

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Friday, May 15

The Tennessee Department of Health reports 16,970 cases of COVID-19 in the state. Up 271 new cases. There are 1,454 people hospitalized and 290 fatalities from the virus in Tennessee. 9,280 people have recovered from COVID-19 meaning they have been released from isolation.   County by county breakdown:     pic.twitter.com/mYh7s5yfAQ — TN Dept. of…MORE

Phase Two of Knox Co. Reopening to Start on May 28

Phase Two of Knox Co. Reopening to Start on May 28

We are roughly two weeks into phase one of the reopening plan in Knox County. KCHD representative Martha Buchanan says as long as we continue the our trend in Knoxville, then we are on pace to start planning phase two on May 28.   Some changes that we already know about phase two is that…MORE

Knox Co. Covid-19 Numbers: Wednesday, May 13

Knox Co. Covid-19 Numbers: Wednesday, May 13

Knox County COVID-19 Data (Data is updated as of 5/13/2020) These numbers, with the exception of the map, are updated daily at 11 a.m. EDT. State numbers are updated at 2 p.m. CDT daily; there may be a lag in reporting of cumulative numbers at the state level. Please note, these data are meant to provide a rough…MORE

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reopening

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reopening

The Great Smokey Mountains National Park announced today that it will begin its own phased reopening beginning on May 9. The date was selected in order to balance the reopening decisions being made between Tennessee and North Carolina which both contain land in the park. Beginning 5/9, the park will reopen many roads and trails.…MORE

Knox County Announces Furlough Plan

Knox County announced their furlough plan Thursday morning. Here is the furlough by the numbers: Start: May 9th Length: 8 Weeks Total employees furloughed: 366 Estimated money the county will save: $1.73 million Furloughs by department: Executive Branch Departments: 264 Libraries: 169 Health Department: 26 Engineering and Public Works: 22 Veterans and Senior Services: 17…MORE

Sheriff’s Statement on Missing Child

Sheriff’s Statement on Missing Child

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office has received almost 800 reports on the missing child, Evelyn Boswell. Many rumors circulating on social media have added to the clutter. On Monday morning, Captain Andy Seabolt released a statement about the misinformation.   “Many of the rumors being circulated have been sent to us time after time during…MORE

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Dogwood Arts House and Garden Show 2/7-2/9

Dogwood Arts House and Garden Show 2/7-2/9

The Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show has something for everyone. Our perennial preview of spring invites guests to leave winter at the door, experience over 10,000 sq. ft. of Grand Gardens, and meet the top vendors in home improvement, interior design, appliances, and more—all under one roof.