Zone 202

Knox County
Sheriff's Office

Zone 202 is located East Knox County and includes the Strawberry Plains Community as well as Forks of the River. 202 lies between Rutledge Pike and the Tennessee River

STRAWBERRY PLAINS/FORKS OF THE RIVER

Local Interests

Ramsey House

Built by Thomas Hope, considered Knoxville’s first builder, this historic house was constructed in 1797. Hope constructed the house for Francis Alexander Ramsey. The Ramseys were some of the first Knoxville area settlers and played major roles in the development of civic, educational, and cultural institutions. The house is now open for tours, workshops, lectures and more.

Stone house with leafy yard and information stone

Tables and chairs next to lit fireplace and candles

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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.