Knoxville Police Chief to return Sunday after suspension
By The BriefBrief
Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel is scheduled to return to duty this Sunday after serving a month-long unpaid suspension. The suspension followed allegations involving inappropriate text messages sent to a subordinate officer.
WHO:Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel; subordinate officer
WHAT:Paul Noel is set to return to his position after a month-long unpaid suspension tied to inappropriate text messages.
WHEN:Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 2:41 PM ET
WHERE:Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY:The suspension was tied to allegations involving inappropriate text messages sent to a subordinate officer.
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