Crime is not rare in the Fort Sanders area, it is the most densely packed area in Knoxville and a majority of residents are students. There have been seven criminal incidents in the area since Chief Washington’s announcement in November, leading some to wonder if more can be done.
The Howard Baker Federal Courthouse in Downtown Knoxville houses a two-room suite of historic artifacts from previous trials. The building itself has an interesting history as well as the judges inside.
Papa Murphy's, currently the fifth largest pizza chain in the U.S. based on locations, opened a new store in South Knoxville. It's Take 'N' Bake pizza concept, popular on the West Coast, will give residents a new way to order pizza.
Formed almost two years ago, the Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness seeks to end the cycle of homelessness in Knoxville.
The Izaak Walton League is getting involved with the Dumplin Creek development off exit 407. John Turley, developer of Turkey Creek in West Knoxville, is helping aid erosion control to keep the creek on the property clean.
Two years after Knoxville's first red-light security cameras were installed, the controversy over the cameras continues.
UT sorority members have lived together on designated floors in Massey Hall for the last 19 years, but this fall they will be moving to Laurel Hall in the Fort Sanders area.
