Zone 200

Knox County
Sheriff's Office

Zone 200

The 200 Zone is located in East Knox County from Tazewell Pike/ East Emory Road to Rutledge Pike. 200 is home to the Ritta Community.

RITTA

Local Interests

House Mountain

Yes, Knox County has an actual mountain! With a moderate to advanced hike, a person can choose one of two paths to reach the ridgline which leads to breathtaking views. House Mountain is the highest point in Knox County

Three Ridges Golf

Also in the 200 Zone is Three Ridges Golf Course. This Knox County owned golf course is home to some challenging holes and Knoxville’s host course for some of the biggest national, state and local events, tournaments and fund-raisers throughout the year

View of Knox County from top of house mountain

Golfer standing near golf hole with flag

Golfers on course near a pond with fountain

Golfer on course near a pond with fountain

Snow covered ground and trees with wooden fence

Snowy covered landscape with garage building

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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.