Event Brief
Sevierville police evacuate Old Knoxville Hwy area
Filed: Jul 09, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Police in Sevierville evacuated residents and businesses after a possible small explosive was found in a vehicle.
WHO: Sevierville police and local residents/businesses
WHAT: Officers investigated a possible small explosive inside a vehicle and evacuated part of Old Knoxville Highway
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 4:53 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: Police reported a possible small explosive inside a vehicle, prompting the evacuation for public safety.
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