Zone 400

Knox County
Sheriff's Office

Zone 400 is located in West Knox County. 400 lies between the Tennessee River and Westland Drive. This Zone includes communities along Northshore Dr.

ROCKY HILL, RIVERBEND, BLUEGRASS

Local Interests

River Front

The River Front is a great area for locals and visitors of Knox County. Offering many amenities including fishing, rowing, and trailways.

Carl Cowan Park

Located on Northshore Drive, this park is open from dawn until dusk. The park includes fishing, paddling, and even playgrounds and basketball courts as well as much more.

Swing, American flag, and information stone near river

Swing, American flag, and information stone behind tree branch near river

River with swing under canopy in distance

Information plaque for Admiral Farragut near river

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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.