Crime & Safety Report for 8848 Dancing Bear Ln, Knoxville, TN 37923

Review crime and safety information near 8848 Dancing Bear Ln, Knoxville, TN 37923. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$714,000 | 4 bd | 4 ba | 2,549 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 57 offenders within 5 miles and 1809 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

57 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8848 Dancing Bear Ln, Knoxville, TN 37923

57 Registered Offenders Nearby
22 Rape
40 Child Involved
24 Assault
6 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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JOHNSTON, RALPH EDWARD

61 years old

Violent

FAILURE TO REPORT A CHANGE OF ADDRESS/EMPLOYMENT and ATTEMPT and AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT/VICTIM <13 and FAILURE TO REPORT CHANGE OF ADDRESS and SEX OFFENDER REGISTERING FALSE INFO/2ND+

2024-10-25T06:34:59

5816 WEXFORD LN KNOXVILLE, TN, 60616
4.9 Medium
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BEMLEY, JUAN RODRICO

50 years old

Rapist

Violent

HOMELESS KNOXVILLE, TN, 37909
3.6 Medium
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COOK, WESLEY LANCE

59 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

925 PINEY GROVECHURCH RD 1 KNOXVILLE, TN, 37909
3 Medium
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FRYAR, JAMES ALEXANDER

81 years old

1250 TENNOVA MEDICAL BLVD KNOXVILLE, TN, 37909
3.8 Medium
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FUSMAN, NATHAN LAREN

46 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

7935 N FOREST RD KNOXVILLE, TN, 37909
3.1 Medium

1809 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1809 Crime & Incidents by Severity
151 Severe
102 Medium
162 Low
1394 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:05 PM

Harry Ln Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a priority 3 EMS call was reported for a fall near Harry Lane Boulevard. Units were directed to switch to a different communication channel.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:15 PM

Addie Rd NW, Knoxville, TN 37923

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible public assist and lift assist incident is reported near Addie Road, Ponder Road, and Bob Gray Road. Engine 215 was dispatched with assignment to Tac/Attack 2.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:55 PM

Deane Hill Dr APT 37, Knoxville, TN 37919

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported commercial fire at an apartment complex on Dean Hill Drive near Westfield after a resident reported smoke and an electrical odor inside her unit. Responders found little smoke, used a fan for ventilation, and it appeared to be a possible electrical issue, allowing most units to be canceled while a squad and ladder truck remained on scene.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:52 PM

Deane Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a reported commercial fire at a business near Deane Hill Drive and nearby cross streets in Knoxville. Multiple engines, ladder units, a hazmat team, and battalion chiefs are assigned to the call.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:32 PM

Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit reported emergency traffic near Park West Boulevard. Details about the patient were not provided.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
West Valley Middle School0.8 mi
Bearden High School1.4 mi
A L Lotts Elementary1.8 mi

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