Person suspected of opening Maryville gas line valves apprehended, area briefly evacuated

Hundreds evacuated, charges pending after gas leak in Maryville

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A total of 19 businesses and 430 residents in Maryville were evacuated Friday due to a gas leak. At around 11:30 a.m., a man was seen running from a natural gas connection near Celtic Drive in Maryville. A city spokesperson said he is suspected of opening valves at the gas line. He was taken into custody and charges are pending. Report identifies teens who died after jumping from I-75 bridge in Loudon County Fire …

Person suspected of opening Maryville gas line valves apprehended, area briefly evacuated

The Maryville Police Department said the suspect was being held pending charges, and northbound lanes of Alcoa Highway were briefly closed.

Suspected gas issue causes school to close for a short time

A school has reopened following a suspected gas issue.