It’s not easy to blindside Lisa Hill, but on an early August afternoon this woman was blindsided and shocked in the same instant.
On the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 3, the …
Lisa Hill: Hits the top in Anderson County
Rick Herrell: Firefighting to spreadsheets
For 22 years he was doing what he loved. He worked outside, with people and for people, as a firefighter, then as a lieutenant, a captain and a battalion chief. …
KPD’s Chas Terry: 2020’s top officer
It was either 1997 or maybe early ‘98. Chas Terry was a social worker for the Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC). He was driving in Christenberry Heights, taking two …
Rice’s location, skills save toddler’s life
When the stars align, good things can happen. On June 30, 2021, a mere 34 days ago, the stars were aligned for little Leo Vaulton, his father, Devin, and Daniel …
Fire or wreck: Who you gonna call?
(Updated to clarify that Karns FD is a non-profit)
Fire protection and first responder emergency services inside the city of Knoxville are covered by the Knoxville Fire Department. Its annual operating …
Our Town Heroes: We don’t want their jobs
For almost three years now Monday’s feature we call “Our Town Heroes” has been my baby, my gig for KnoxTNToday. A KFD firefighter had carried a resident out of a …
Steve Moyers: KCSO’s top corrections officer
His name is Billy. No last name. Just Billy. Not his real name. He’s 21. Maybe 22. For nine months his address was 5001 Maloneyville Rd., Knoxville, Tennessee. Billy lived in …
‘Angel’ Gallow prevents a suicide
He had his loaded .38 pushed hard into his sternum. It was cocked and his thumb was on the trigger. Suicide was his plan, sitting on the back porch of …