KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Knox Area Rescue Ministries is the largest shelter provider in Knoxville. They’ve operated at or over capacity for the past two years. “We’ve been averaging 97-105% capacity for about two years. Homelessness has just grown exponentially in our city. KARM being the primary shelter in Knoxville, we’re taking a brunt of that and we’re glad to just because people need a place to sleep.” KARM’s Chief Operating Officer Todd Gilbert said.