Knox County
Sheriff's Office

Communications Unit

The Communications Unit handles all agency related press releases, as well as all KCSO Social Media Sites. The Unit also works with local, state and national media to provide timely and accurate information as pertaining to The Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

We strive to create awareness in the community about the different units within KCSO and provide coverage of a wide variety of Community Outreach programs offered by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Additionally, the Communications Unit also over sees the community outreach and benevolence programs for the Knox County Sheriffs Office.

Under the direction of Sheriff Spangler organize Officer Appreciation & Awards ceremonies, as well as The Citizens Academy. Kimberly Glenn is the Communications Director and can be reached at Kimberly.Glenn@knoxsheriff.org

“Open and honest public relation and communication is one of our most highly regarded aspects and essential need for law enforcement and the community. Our team exceeds those needs, going above and beyond what is expected.”

Tom Spangler, Sheriff

Contact Our Communications Director

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knoxville, TN

Tom Spangler, Sheriff

1985 Homicide of Betty Joyce Brown

On July 20, 1985 the burned body of Betty Joyce Brown,aka Simmons, was found in the woods at 3805 Maloney Road in South Knox County. The 29 year old Austin-East graduate had been stabbed before being burned. Ms. Brown was last seen on July 14, 1985 between midnight and 1:00am in front of the Bread Box at Magnolia Ave and Spruce Street. It is believed that Ms. Brown was offered and accepted a ride from an unknown subject. Ms. Brown’s last know address was 2737 Tarleton Ave. Initial investigation indicated that when Ms. Brown’s body was found, she had been dead approximately 1 week. Family members described Ms. Brown as being a “very sweet and loving mother.”

If you have any information please call the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit at (865)-215-3520/3590 or e-mail coldcase@knoxsheriff.org.