Roane County, TN – Chief Deputy Tim Phillips with the Roane County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that deputies discovered the body of a man lying along Caney Creek Road near Joyner Holler Road early this morning around 4:30 a.m.
According to Phillips, the deceased is a white male believed to be about 28 years old. His identity has not yet been released pending notification of family.
The body was transported by the Roane County Rescue Squad to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center for autopsy. Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
The Sheriff’s Office said no further information can be released at this time, as the case remains under active investigation. Updates will be provided as more details become available.