Knox County juvenile center to add assessment unit
By The BriefBrief
A $10M state grant will help split the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center to add an assessment facility.
WHO:Knox County executive and juvenile justice officials
WHAT:Plans were revealed to split the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center and add an assessment facility for children in the juvenile justice system.
WHEN:Apr 23, 2026 at 6:22 PM ET
WHERE:Knox County, Tennessee
WHY:The state budget designated $10 million for the facility changes.
