Knoxville, TN – On the evening of Saturday, June 14, at approximately 8:54 PM, emergency crews responded to reports of a possible drowning at Augusta Quarry, located in the Fort Dickerson Park area. The Knoxville Fire Department, in coordination with the Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Blount County Rescue Squad, is currently conducting an exhaustive and coordinated search for a missing individual.
Emergency responders were first dispatched after a 911 call reported that a male swimmer in the quarry had gone underwater and did not resurface. Crews from KFD responded quickly to the park. KFD and all responding agencies combed the area but could not immediately locate the missing swimmer.
This morning, KFD and our partners continue a search for the missing adult male.
The Knoxville Police Department is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
At the time of the incident, Augusta Quarry was officially closed to the public due to ongoing renovations. The City of Knoxville has announced that the quarry is scheduled to reopen by the end of the month. The public is reminded that entering closed public spaces is both illegal and dangerous. Quarries can present significant hazards, especially where water depth, visibility, and underwater terrain are unpredictable.
The incident remains under investigation.
