Event Brief
Sep 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Knoxville Spent $14K on Probe Leading to Chief Noel Suspension
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Newly released records say the City of Knoxville paid more than $14,000 to an outside law firm for an independent investigation tied to Police Chief Paul Noel’s month-long suspension. Noel returned to duty Sunday after completing a 30-day unpaid suspension, counseling, and leadership training following findings he exchanged inappropriate texts with Officer Jasmine Reed. The city withheld some communications under attorney-client privilege.
WHO: Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel; Officer Jasmine Reed; City of Knoxville; Knoxville law firm Hodges, Doughty & Carson; city spokesperson; Office of Professional Standards
WHAT: City records show more than $14,000 spent on an outside investigation that resulted in Noel’s suspension and required counseling and leadership training.
WHEN: Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 7:38 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: The suspension and related training followed findings that Noel exchanged inappropriate text messages with Officer Jasmine Reed.
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