3005 Alcoa Hwy Knoxville, TN 37920

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Sunday, July 11, 2021 4:12 PM

A person is dead after an early morning shooting at The Ball Gentleman’s Club on Alcoa Highway, according to Knoxville police. Dispatch got a call about a shooting and sent officers to the strip club around 4 a.m. on Sunday. When they arrived, an adult male victim with a gunshot wounds was found in the parking lot and pronounced dead at the scene. Police are searching for the shooting suspect, who fled the scene on foot. Investigators are looking into the circumstances that led to the shooting. Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477, online at [view link] or via the P3 Tips mobile app. Tipsters will remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.

3 comments

chattguy123
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3 years ago
I grew up there, some years ago a bouncer was hit by an arrow or crossbow bolt in the parking lot after they kicked someone out. Always made sure I was out of there before the drunk rednecks would roll in there at 2am when the bars closed down around there.
shadowcat
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2 years ago
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knox County judge approved an order permanently prohibiting the owner of The Ball Gentleman's Club from continuing to operate such a business there on Friday. Authorities tell 10News that John Nichols, the owner of the club, is retaining ownership of the Alcoa highway property but he's agreed not to run any kind of sexually oriented business there. If Nichols wants to lease the club to future tenants, he can. However, the court order includes a list of rules for Nichols to follow. If there is a future business—it must close by 3 a.m., comply with zoning regulations, must ensure employed security staff is properly licensed and allow law enforcement to inspect the property to make sure the business is following court orders. The Ball has been a consistent source of trouble for Knoxville authorities. Within the last year, authorities have been there at least 15 times. Within the previous five years, police responded to 55 disturbances, one assault, three shootings, 11 loud parties and one overdose.
shadowcat
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2 years ago
The club was shut down but has reopened as Dazey Dukez but may get shut down again permanently. See [view link]

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