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Welcome to the City Blog! Here you will find news and notes about City of Knoxville services, updates on ongoing projects, links to community events, and much more. If you have questions or comments about the Blog, please email citywebmaster@knoxvilletn.gov. If you would like to peruse our Blog Archives please click here.

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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 ... more» 
Posted by kgibi  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 ... more» 
Posted by kgibi  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 ... more» 
Posted by 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 ... more» 
Posted by kgibi  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 ... more» 
Posted by fmcanally  On Oct 12, 2018 at 2:18 PM
  
Public Service Crews Prepare to Switch to Leaf Collection 
With leaf fall only weeks away, the City’s Public Service Department will soon shift efforts from brush collection to leaf collection. October 15-26 will be the last full rotation of brush coll ... more» 
Posted by kgibi  On Oct 12, 2018 at 11:03 AM
  
Minimum 3 in Tennessee: Two Weeks In 
It's been two weeks since the City of Knoxville, Knoxville Police Department, and Bike Walk Knoxville launched the "Minimum Three in Tennessee" campaign to promote awareness of the Three Foot Law, whi ... more» 
Posted by kgibi  On Oct 10, 2018 at 4:33 PM
  
Public Service Workers Showcase Skills at Equipment Rodeo 
Gradall Competition City Public Service workers competed in various skills challenges on Wednesday at the City’s annual Equipment Rodeo, held in Chilhowee Park. Each event is designed to s ... more» 
Posted by kgibi  On Oct 05, 2018 at 1:47 PM
  
Fun and Fitness to Roll Into Neighborhoods Thanks to $120,000 U.S. Conference of Mayors Grant 
At a press announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 3, kids ran around a small sidewalk loop in the Knoxville Community Development Corporation’s Walter P. Taylor Homes. Children’s versions of dance hit ... more» 
Posted by kgibi  On Oct 05, 2018 at 1:41 PM
  
Mayor Declares Oct. 5 Energy Efficiency Day in Knoxville 
At a recent ceremony, Mayor Madeline Rogero proclaimed October 5 to be Energy Efficiency Day in the City of Knoxville and celebrated “the strong leadership and partnership of local government entities ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Oct 05, 2018 at 9:17 AM
  
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