New regional forensic center to open in Karns later this year

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) – A new regional forensic center is on track to open in Karns later this year to meet the demands of East Tennessee’s growing population.

The Knox County Regional Forensic Center performs autopsies for 23 counties and serves as medical examiner for Knox, Anderson and Blount counties.

Chris Thomas, chief administrative officer and director of the center, said a bigger facility is needed…

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