Copyright 2003-2008.
Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization
PO Box 3845
Knoxville, TN 37927-3845
Neighborhood Network
Fourth & Gill is one of Knoxville's oldest and most historic neighborhoods, but just a mere decade or so ago, many of the once grand homes had become converted into cheap and poorly "remuddled" apartments. The lack of concern for the homes was once reflected by a lack of concern for neighbors and the neighborhood in general. Today though, it is filled with some of the most neighborly folks in Knoxville and the crime rate is one of the lowest in the district; however, occasional petty crime still exists. Fourth & Gill is actively working through an organized Neighborhood Network Program to address any problems that crop up, with the help of Knoxville Police Department (KPD). If you see something suspicious, here are three numbers you can use:
911 – This is for emergencies. Exactly what is an emergency can sometimes be a matter or instinct or intuition.
215-4010 – This is for non-emergencies. If you notice a suspicious car that keeps coming through the neighborhood at the same time every day or parking in front of a vacant lot, you need to report this to the police.
215-7212 – This is the anonymous crime hotline. There is no caller ID on this line. The police do not know who is calling. Use this if you have information that will help the police.
215-7268 -- This is the number to report a crime.
If you do use the 911 number or 215-4010 and you don’t want the police to come by your home, let the operator know when you call.
Fourth & Gill is part of the Central District patrolled by the KPD. The headquarters for the Central District is 917 E. Fifth Avenue (the old KUB water department in front of Bill Meyers Stadium), and their telephone number is 215-8600.
For more information, please email neighbornet @ earthlink.net.The following people are the current Neighborhood
Network Contact Persons:
Jody DeRidder (1200-1300 Luttrell & Wells)
Patrick McInturff (1100 Luttrell & Glenwood)
Robert Thomas (900 -1000 Luttrell)
Roz Miltenberger (600 & 800 Luttrell)
Roger Weaver (700 Luttrell)
Eleanor
John Jacobs (1000-1100 Eleanor)
Joan Eschman (900 Eleanor)
Meagan Carter (600-800 Eleanor)
Gratz :
Virginia Douglas (700-900 block)
Zack Parker (1000 block)
Betty & Bill Murrah (1100 block )
Morgan:
Kelley Segars (800 block)
James Newburn (6-700 blocks)
1-400 blocks Fourth and Lamar and 3rd and 700 block Deery:
Al Wishart, Jr. Ellen LeeKathleen King 800 block FourthRaven Beaumann
Raven Beaumann 800 block DeeryTina Rosling
Tina Rosling Lovenia Kendra Marlow
Kendra MarlowGill Angela Morelock
Angela MorelockIf you don't see your block covered, we need you to volunteer! To connect with your Contact Person, to volunteer or to join, please email 4g_network-owner@yahoogroups.com.
Background Information on Our Neighborhood Network Program
A Neighborhood Network will prevent crime, create a sense of security, and instill a sense of community.
A Neighborhood Network is not a vigilante force working outside the law, or a program designed for participants to take risks.
The main goals of a Neighborhood Network are:
To know your neighbors
To encourage the reporting of suspicious activity to the police (no member of a Neighborhood Network is ever to take direct action)
To make your home and car as difficult to break into as possible.
Making your home and car as difficult to break into as possible is known as “target hardening”. According to Officer Michelle Goldsberry of the Knoxville Police Department (KPD), fifty percent of all burglaries nationwide are through unlocked doors. Therefore, one of the easiest things you can do is to never leave your doors and windows unlocked, even when at home. Leave lights on when you leave home. If you have a security system, use it. Finally, owning a dog, even more than owning a gun, is the best home defense against break ins.
Another part of target hardening is getting to know your neighbors and then keeping an eye out for suspicious activity. This does not mean spying on your neighbors. It does mean taking note of anything you think is suspicious and reporting it to the police. The easiest way to decide if something is suspicious is by getting to know your immediate neighbors, those who live immediately across the street from you, to your left and right, and behind you. This opens up communication, with both your neighbors and with the police.
Remember, communicating with your neighbors is one of the best things you can do for your neighborhood. Another means to stay informed and involved is by joining an innovative "Neighborhood Watch & Information Site" started by neighbor Patrick McInturff. Members of this group number close to 250 concerned north Knoxvillians who share experiences and ideas. Please click here to join this online discussion group or simply follow the link below.
