UPDATE: At approximately 3:40 p.m., the GPD said the person who was barricaded in their home came outside, gave up and is being taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

There were no injuries and the roadway has reopened.

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GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – A portion of Carson Street is closed in Greeneville due to police activity.

According to Captian Tim Davis with the Greeneville Police Department, Carson Street is blocked from West Main Street to Myrtle Street due to a person barricaded in their home.

Police are asking people to avoid the area.