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UT Homecoming Parade to Deliver Bounty of Prizes in Addition to Vol Pride
What: University of Tennessee Homecoming Parade Where: Along Cumberland Avenue, Volunteer Boulevard, and Circle Park When: Friday, Nov. 2, beginning at 4 p.m. Who: All members of the Knoxville ...
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Guest
On Oct 31, 2018 at 3:07 PM
With Free Hand-Crafted Wands and More, Public Service Workers Add Magic to BOO! at the Zoo
Handcrafted wooden wands and photos with the Ghostbusters may sound like things you’d walk away with from a theme park after dropping some pretty decent cash, but kids are getting these treats for ...
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On Oct 28, 2018 at 9:57 AM
City Fleet Receives Highest 'Green Fleet' Designation in Tennessee for 2018
The Fleet Services Department’s zero-turn mowing fleet recently received a two-star Tennessee Green Fleet designation from Tennessee Clean Fuels for converting half of the City’s mowers to propane ...
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On Oct 26, 2018 at 2:17 PM
Courage and Selfless Service Honored at KFD's Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
At today's Knoxville Fire Department Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, current and retired firefighters, City staff and elected officials paid tribute to the 24 City firefighters who have lost ...
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evreeland
On Oct 26, 2018 at 2:14 PM
Mayor Rogero, Chief Sharp Welcome Largest Academy Recruit Class
Mayor Madeline Rogero and Chief Stan Sharp welcomed the Knoxville Fire Department’s largest academy recruit class on Monday, Oct. 22. From veterans of various branches in the military, to veter ...
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On Oct 24, 2018 at 9:48 AM
Small Step Heralds Major Pedestrian Connections Coming to Northwest Knoxville
TDOT crews wrap up surface work on the pedestrian bridge over Western Avenue. Northwest Knoxville has long been a community connected primarily by several major state highways and major City road ...
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On Oct 22, 2018 at 12:48 PM
TDOT Awards Game-Changing Grant for Northwest Knoxville Pedestrian Travel
Northwest Knoxville residents are about to have extensive new pedestrian travel options, thanks to a $1.87 million TDOT grant announced by Governor Haslam on Friday, Oct. 19. The announcement i ...
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On Oct 22, 2018 at 12:46 PM
Mayors' Summit Provides Forum for Discussion
In a show of unity, Mayors Madeline Rogero and Mayor Glenn Jacobs, brought together elected leaders, community non-profits, government, education and employers to highlight the challenges posed by opi ...
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fmcanally
On Oct 18, 2018 at 4:32 PM
KPD Starts Next Academy with 20 Recruits and Cadets
This morning (Monday, Oct. 15), 20 recruits and cadets kicked off their first day of a 22-week academy program to become officers in the Knoxville Police Department. Chief Eve Thomas welcomed t ...
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On Oct 15, 2018 at 2:25 PM
Mayor Rogero discusses opioid epidemic in Washington, D.C.
Mayor Madeline Rogero joined Mayor Steve Williams (Huntington, W. Va.) and Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson (Gary, Ind.) in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 10 for a Congressional briefing, "Cities and the Opioid C ...
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fmcanally
On Oct 12, 2018 at 2:18 PM
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