Knoxville Sees Drop in Homicide Rate Compared to Same Time in 2024, Police Say

Homicides trend down in the city of Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Homicide rates have declined in the city of Knoxville, according to the Knoxville Police Department. So far, the city has seen four homicides in 2025. By this time last year, there had been 12, KPD said. USDA inspects livestock for flesh-eating parasite in Strawberry Plains (Knoxville Police Department) Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon shared KPD's post saying, "Thanks to Chief Paul Noel, Knoxville Police officers …

Knoxville sees drop in homicide rate compared to same time in 2024, police say

The Knoxville ​Police Department said as of May, the city has seen only four homicides, compared to 12 this time last year.