Knowles v. State

OPINION

in which GODDARD, P.J., and FRANKS, J., joined.

This appeal focuses on two consolidated cases involving claims against the State of Tennessee arising out of an accident involving two automobiles and a piece of grass mowing equipment owned by the State. An employee of the State was mowing the grassy median on Alcoa Highway in Knoxville when his mower was struck by a vehicle driven by John P. Snapp. Snapp’s vehicle then crossed the median and struck a vehicle driven by Rachel Knowles. Snapp was killed, and Mrs. Knowles was seriously injured. Snapp’s sons, John Stephen Snapp and Roger…