WATE reports [1] that Knoxville City Councilman Steve Hall suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident on his way to a family event yesterday. He was taken to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga where he was to undergo surgery. Send your good thoughts his way.

UPDATE: WVLT has more details [2] and an update from the family.

UPDATE: Statement from the City of Knoxville:

Councilman Steve Hall was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on Friday, July 4. He is being treated at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.

Mayor Bill Haslam and Vice Mayor Mark Brown, on behalf of City Council, wish to express their concern and wishes for a speedy recovery to Councilman Hall.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Steve and his family.