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2004

Communications Director

Kristin Farley
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Below you will find 2004 news releases from the City of Knoxville.

City of Knoxville park dedicated
Posted: 12/21/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam today dedicated Victor Ashe Park in northwest Knoxville in a ceremony attended by the Ambassador to Poland and his family. Read More
Holiday Traffic Enforcement Plans
Posted: 12/21/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today announced holiday traffic enforcement plans for the upcoming Christmas and New Years holidays. Read More
City Employee Earns Special Honor
Posted: 12/20/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Jonne Crick as the November Civilian Employee of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Ms. Crick has been with the department since September 1997. Read More
City of Knoxville holiday schedule
Posted: 12/20/2004
Waste Connections, the City's household garbage collector, will run normal residential routes on Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31. Read More
KPD Employee Earns Special Honors
Posted: 12/20/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Jackie Roberts as the October Civilian Employee of the Month. Roberts has been employed with the Knoxville Police Department since June 2003. Read More
Officer Honored With Special Award
Posted: 12/20/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today awarded the Life Saving Award to Officer Doyle Lee. Officer Lee has been with the Knoxville Police Department since 1999. Read More
Officer Honored with Life Saving Award
Posted: 12/20/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today awarded the department's Life Saving Award to Officer Brad Anders for his quick actions in saving a family from their burning house. Officer Anders has been with the department since January 1994. Read More
Officers Earn Award for Arrest
Posted: 12/20/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officers Shane Watson and Phil Jinks as the October Officers of the Month for two incidents that resulted in the arrest of violent offenders. Officer Watson has been with the department since May 2002 and Officer Jinks since May 1999. Read More
Officers Earn Special Honors
Posted: 12/20/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named seven officers as the Officers of the Month for November. Read More
Knoxville-Branded Merchandise Announced
Posted: 12/14/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today the introduction of Knoxville-branded merchandise to retail outlets in Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport. Read More
Board appointments announced
Posted: 12/13/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam has made the following appointments to City of Knoxville boards and commissions: Read More
Public comments accepted on center
Posted: 12/10/2004
The City of Knoxville will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 14 to receive comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the proposed Knoxville Central Station Transit Center and potential joint development. Read More
Schools urged to recycle
Posted: 12/08/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam kicked off today this year's phone book recycling contest at the Goodwill Collection Center located at Magnolia Avenue, which the City of Knoxville has designated a "Super Recycling Center." Read More
New jobs for downtown Knoxville
Posted: 12/07/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam joined with Clayton Homes CEO Kevin Clayton and Richard Ray, chief financial officer for 21st Mortgage Co., on Tuesday to announce the addition of more than 200 jobs to the Knoxville area. Read More
Vanderbilt Purchases Chase Portfolio
Posted: 12/07/2004
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Vanderbilt to purchase Chase Home Finance's $4 billion manufactured housing loan portfolio. Read More
City receives award, accreditation
Posted: 12/06/2004
The City of Knoxville is the first city in the United States to receive the TRI-ARC Excellence Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Mayor Bill Haslam announced today. Read More
City Wins Award for Its Budget
Posted: 12/01/2004
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) is pleased to announce that the City of Knoxville, Tennessee has received the GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. Read More
City to drop lawsuit against KUB
Posted: 12/01/2004
The City of Knoxville will drop its lawsuit against KUB regarding the utility's operation of its wastewater system. Read More
Mayor announces appointments
Posted: 11/29/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today the reappointments of two individuals to City of Knoxville boards. Read More
Citizen Survey Opportunity Announced
Posted: 11/24/2004
The City of Knoxville's Community Development Division is conducting a citizen survey to help determine the needs of its residents and neighborhoods. Read More
City offices closed for holiday
Posted: 11/23/2004
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Read More
KPD Prepared for Holiday Travel
Posted: 11/23/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Deputy Chief Gus Paidousis today announced traffic enforcement measures for the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. Special traffic enforcement procedures will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 and conclude at midnight on Sunday, November 28, 2004. Read More
Holiday festivities on waterfront
Posted: 11/22/2004
Holiday festivities take to the water on November 26 with the Pilot RiverLights Festival and Boat Parade at Volunteer Landing. Read More
Jones recommended to KUB board
Posted: 11/22/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today he is recommending to City Council the appointment of J. Thomas Jones for a second term on the Knoxville Utilities Board's Board of Commissioners. Read More
Sale of Confiscated Items
Posted: 11/22/2004
The City of Knoxville will offer for sale at Public Auction approximately 160 items confiscated by the City of Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Celebration of Lights at Market Square
Posted: 11/19/2004
Celebration of Lights begins at 6 p.m. today with Mayor Bill Haslam leading the traditional lighting of the trees on Market Square. Read More
Winston Road Bridge reopened
Posted: 11/19/2004
The Winston Road Bridge spanning Interstate 40/75 in west Knoxville reopened Friday afternoon, November 19, six months ahead of the planned project schedule. Read More
Outdoor market in downtown Knoxville
Posted: 11/17/2004
The Craft and Greenery Market, a four-day outdoor market featuring handmade crafts and gifts, opens today at Market Square - the first of a host of holiday activities slated for downtown Knoxville this year. Read More
New Year's Eve Celebration scheduled Dec. 31, 2004
Posted: 11/16/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam and Citadel Broadcasting/Knoxville announced today a family-friendly New Year's Eve Celebration slated for World's Fair Park. Read More
Christmas in the City begins this week
Posted: 11/15/2004
The City of Knoxville launches the holiday season this week with the opening of the Craft and Greenery Market beginning Wednesday at Market Square. Read More
Listening Tour scheduled at Ridgedale
Posted: 11/12/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam's Listening Tour will be at Ridgedale Elementary School on Monday, November 15. The Listening Tour is a monthly event designed to bring city hall to Knoxville's neighborhoods. Read More
Mayor hosts park opening
Posted: 11/12/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam, City Council members and Mechanicsville residents celebrated the opening of Danny Mayfield Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today. Read More
Two cannons to be dedicated
Posted: 11/12/2004
Two replicas of Civil War-era cannons will be dedicated at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 at Fort Dickerson, a City of Knoxville park. Read More
Knoxville awarded new events
Posted: 11/09/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale announced today that Knoxville would be the host city of two major amateur athletic sporting events in the summer of 2005. Read More
Mayor Haslam names Knoxville fire chief
Posted: 11/08/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today the appointment of Carlos Perez as chief of the Knoxville Fire Department. Read More
August Officers of the Month
Posted: 11/04/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer Aaron Bowman and Officer Eric Parks as the August Officers of the Month. Officer Bowman has been with the department since 1998. Officer Parks will complete his first year of service next week. Read More
Officer Receives Life Saving Award
Posted: 11/04/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today awarded the department's Life Saving Award to Officer Robert Taylor. Officer Taylor has been with the department since May 1994. Read More
Papermill closed beginning Nov. 8
Posted: 11/04/2004
Papermill Road between Kingston Pike and Westfield Road will be closed for about 90 days beginning Monday, Nov. 8 to improve storm-water drainage and replace utilities in the area. Read More
September Officers of the Month
Posted: 11/04/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer Mike Waggoner, Officer Robert Hembree and Investigator Steve Still as the September Officers of the Month. Read More
Downtown to be decked out for holidays
Posted: 11/03/2004
Two 20-foot live trees were installed Tuesday in downtown Knoxville - harbingers of Christmas in the City festivities. Read More
Election Collection recycling event
Posted: 11/02/2004
The city of Knoxville is partnering with radio station B-97.5, Keep Knoxville Beautiful and local recycling companies to host an "Election Collection" recycling event on Thursday, Nov. 4. Read More
Recycle and win cash for the city
Posted: 11/01/2004
City of Knoxville and Knox County residents who recycle their aluminum cans could help the city win cash prizes that will fund recycling projects throughout the year. Read More
Russ Jensen to lead new call center
Posted: 10/25/2004
An administrator with experience in communications and call center design, construction and operations has been named to lead the city of Knoxville's 311 customer service center, Mayor Bill Haslam announced today. Read More
Knoxville gains message board and more
Posted: 10/21/2004
Knoxville now has its own Times Square-like message board - another way to keep visitors and residents apprised of what's going on in town. Read More
City of Knoxville Neighborhood Bike Ride Tours the East Side
Posted: 10/17/2004
The seventh annual Neighborhood Bike Ride, sponsored by the City of Knoxville and organized by the Knoxville Regional Bicycle Program, will be held on Saturday, October 20. Read More
Mayor's Tour at Gresham
Posted: 10/17/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam will host his monthly Listening Tour at Gresham Middle School on Monday, October 18. Read More
Mayor's Walking Tour in North Knox
Posted: 10/12/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam will take City Hall to North Knoxville with a Walking Tour to visit with Oglewood Avenue residents on Thursday, Oct. 14. Read More
July Officers of the Month
Posted: 10/08/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today announced Officers Doyle Lee and Kevin Ragland as the . Officer Lee has been with the department since December 1999. Officer Ragland will complete his first year of service in November. Read More
June Officers of the Month
Posted: 10/08/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today announced Officers J.D. Hopkins and Jonathan Chadwell as the . Hopkins has been with the department since December 1999. Chadwell, who is in his third phase of the Field Training and Evaluation Program, will complete his first year of service in November. Read More
May Officer of the Month
Posted: 10/08/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today announced Knoxville Police Officer Donny Sams as the . Sams has been with the department since April 1989. Read More
Mayor names Downtown Advisory Committee
Posted: 10/08/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today the appointment of a Downtown Advisory Committee that will aid him in creating a strategy for continuous improvements to the heart of the city. Read More
Mayors announce homelessness initiative
Posted: 10/06/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale announced today the creation of a committee to create a 10-year plan to end chronic homelessness. Read More
Have you tested your Smoke Detector
Posted: 10/04/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam and Interim Fire Chief Charles Hansard are joining the National Fire Protection Association this fall to remind Knoxvillians about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9. Read More
Knox Says Thanks for Being Here
Posted: 10/01/2004
Mayors Bill Haslam and Mike Ragsdale announced today a new multimedia campaign to recognize area companies that have made Knoxville and Knox County their home. Read More
Commuter program announced
Posted: 09/30/2004
The City of Knoxville and Knox County today announced a model "Smart Trips" program to help employees find alternatives to driving alone. Read More
Curbside recycling in Knoxville
Posted: 09/28/2004
Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc., the garbage collector for the city of Knoxville, is making a curbside-recycling program available for city residents, Mayor Bill Haslam announced today. Read More
Mayor to meet in Bearden area
Posted: 09/23/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam will host a community meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 29 to provide information regarding utility and sidewalk construction in the Bearden area. Read More
Wee Course receives grant
Posted: 09/23/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today a $200,000 grant to the Wee Course at Williams Creek. Read More
Horseshoe tourney benefits center
Posted: 09/22/2004
The city of Knoxville is sponsoring a horseshoe tournament at Caswell Park from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 to benefit the John T. O'Connor Senior Center. Read More
You Too Can Do The Zoo!
Posted: 09/21/2004
Knoxville Zoo invites you to discover the wonders of the natural world; the animals, the plants, and the people who make up the communities of the Earth. Read More
New homes for historic neighborhood
Posted: 09/16/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today the city is seeking proposals to construct single-family homes on long-vacant lots in the Fourth and Gill Historic District. Read More
Sidewalk makes walking to school safer
Posted: 09/15/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam and neighborhood residents will celebrate today the completion of the Bearden Middle School sidewalk project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. at the school. Read More
Movie theatre coming downtown
Posted: 09/14/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam and Regal Theatre Group CEO Mike Campbell announced today that they've agreed in principle for Regal Entertainment Group to operate an eight-screen multiplex style movie theater in downtown Knoxville. Read More
Blount Mansion Celebrates U.S. Constitution Week Sept. 13-18
Posted: 09/13/2004
Blount Mansion, a National Historical Landmark and home of a signer of the U.S. Constitution, is hosting a series of special events September 13-18 in celebration of U.S. Constitution Week. Read More
U.S. Constitution Week at Blount Mansion Schedule of Events and Activities
Posted: 09/13/2004
Events for U.S. Constitution Week at Blount Mansion Read More
National Preparedness Month
Posted: 09/11/2004
The Dept. of Homeland Security has lauched a campaign to educate the public about being prepared for disasters of all kinds. Read More
Mayor's Bus Tour in South Knox
Posted: 09/10/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam will take City Hall to South Knoxville on Monday in a bus tour with stops to visit with residents in the Old Sevier area. The mayor and city officials will leave from South Knoxville Elementary School, 801 Sevier Ave., at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Read More
New nonstop service for McGhee Tyson
Posted: 09/08/2004
Starting November 7, 2004, US Airways Express will launch nonstop service between Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport and Philadelphia International Airport. Using a fleet of 50-seat CRJ regional jets, US Airways Express will offer East Tennessee passengers three daily flights into the City of Brotherly Love. Read More
Notice of Public Meetings
Posted: 09/08/2004
The James White Pkwy.-Chapman Hwy. Corridor Study Task Force invites the public of a series of informal "OPEN HOUSE MEETINGS" to be held at the following locations: Read More
New rec center name needed
Posted: 09/07/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam is asking for the community's input in renaming the former Eastside YMCA, which will reopen this autumn as the city's newest recreation center. Read More
City offices closed Labor Day
Posted: 09/03/2004
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 6 for the Labor Day holiday. Waste Connections will operate on its normal schedule. Garbage in the downtown area will be picked up from 8 a.m. to noon Monday. Read More
Proposals for World's Fair Park assets
Posted: 09/02/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today the city of Knoxville is seeking proposals for the redevelopment and/or adaptive reuse of four structures at World's Fair Park. Read More
KPD Prepares for Labor Day Weekend 2004
Posted: 09/01/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today announced traffic enforcement plans for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend. Special traffic enforcement efforts will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2004 and conclude at Midnight, Monday, September 6, 2004. Read More
Downtown Summit Set for Sept. 16
Posted: 08/31/2004
A meeting open to anyone interested in living, working or playing downtown. Read More
Revenue employees focus on tax collections
Posted: 08/30/2004
The City Revenue Collection Office at Knoxville Center will close effective Friday, Sept. 3 and its staff transferred downtown to focus on the collection of delinquent taxes and unpaid City Court fines and fees. Read More
Program to Aid Home Ownership
Posted: 08/26/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale today outlined a new program designed to help more people own homes in the community. Read More
Boomsday Fact Sheet 2004
Posted: 08/25/2004
Info to know before you visit Boomsday 2004 Read More
Boomsday and UT for Labor Day fun 2004
Posted: 08/25/2004
Star 102.1 Boomsday and the city of Knoxville promise the same fireworks and fun on downtown Knoxville's waterfront Labor Day Weekend 2004, just on a more visitor-friendly day - Saturday, Sept. 4. Read More
Interim fire chief named
Posted: 08/25/2004
Charles Hansard, an assistant chief of the Knoxville Fire Department, has been named interim chief until a successor to retiring Chief Ed Cureton is named, Mayor Bill Haslam said today. Read More
Mayor's Walking Tour in Westwood
Posted: 08/24/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam will walk the Westwood neighborhood beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, continuing his commitment to take City Hall to Knoxville neighborhoods. Read More
New vehicle policy nets savings for city
Posted: 08/23/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today a new policy related to city-owned vehicles driven home by employees that will save taxpayers over $100,000 annually. Read More
New space at Market Square
Posted: 08/19/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam broke ground today on two buildings that will include additional parking, office/retail space and condominiums near Market Square in downtown Knoxville. Read More
Dave Hill named as chief operating officer
Posted: 08/18/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today that Dave Hill has been named chief operating officer for the city of Knoxville. Read More
Independence Air announces new service
Posted: 08/17/2004
Independence Air announced today it will introduce new non-stop service from Knoxville's McGhee-Tyson Airport to Orlando International Airport beginning Oct. 13. Read More
Market Square is hot spot
Posted: 08/16/2004
Market Square is downtown Knoxville's latest "hot spot" thanks to NetStar Communications, which is providing wireless Internet access to the public space as well as first-floor building occupants. Read More
State Street site selected for transit center
Posted: 08/13/2004
The city of Knoxville has forwarded to federal officials a study recommending that the proposed transit center be located on State Street in downtown Knoxville, Mayor Bill Haslam announced today. Read More
Knoxville Police Prepares For Start of New School Year
Posted: 08/10/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Deputy Chief Gus Paidousis joined today with Knox County Schools Deputy Superintendent Roy Mullins in announcing back to school traffic enforcement plans for the start of the 2004-2005 school year. Knox County students return to school on Thursday, August 12, 2004. Read More
Owen appointed as new police chief
Posted: 08/10/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today the hiring of Sterling Owen IV, a 22-year law enforcement veteran with extensive experience working with federal, state and local agencies and a history of Knoxville community involvement, as chief of the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Listening Tour scheduled at Pellissippi State
Posted: 08/06/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam's Listening Tour will be at Pellissippi State's Magnolia Avenue campus on Monday, August 9. Read More
Mayor names fire chief advisory panel
Posted: 08/06/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today the appointment of a five-member committee to advise him on the selection of a Knoxville fire chief. Read More
Knoxville police chief search continues
Posted: 07/29/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today he is focusing on six law enforcement veterans in choosing the next Knoxville police chief. Read More
Knoxville receives grant for Family Justice Center
Posted: 07/22/2004
A $1 million federal grant will be used to create a Family Justice Center in Knoxville that will serve as a one-stop resource center for victims of domestic violence. Read More
City Accepting Applications for Grant Program
Posted: 07/15/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam and city Community and Neighborhood Services Director Sam Anderson announced today that the City Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for the 2004 Challenge Grant Program. Read More
Mayor Haslam at Gerdau-Ameristeel
Posted: 07/13/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam will be at Gerdau-Ameristeel at 11 a.m. Tuesday to mark a significant capital investment that retains 300 jobs at the Knoxville manufacturing facility. Read More
Inaugural Knoxville Marathon Set for March 20, 2005
Posted: 07/12/2004
The Knoxville Marathon Organization, in conjunction with the Knoxville Track Club, the City of Knoxville, and the University of Tennessee, will host the inaugural Knoxville Marathon on Sunday, March 20 th, 2005. Read More
Listening Tour travels to North Knoxville
Posted: 07/09/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam's Listening Tour will be at Norwood Elementary School on Monday, July 12. The Listening Tour is a monthly event designed to bring city hall to Knoxville's neighborhoods. Read More
Fire Chief applications being accepted
Posted: 07/08/2004
The deadline for applying for the position of Fire Chief of the City of Knoxville is August 2nd at 5 P.M. The City of Knoxville is looking for a visionary leader who can address the needs of multiple constituencies. Read More
Early Voting starts July 16th
Posted: 07/07/2004
For the August 5th Election, early Voting starts July 16th and ends July 31. Read More
City's offices closed July 5th
Posted: 07/02/2004
The city of Knoxville's offices will be closed Monday, July 5. Waste Connections will pick up household garbage on its normal schedule, and city recycling centers will remain open. Read More
Trucks detoured from Papermill Drive
Posted: 07/02/2004
Eastbound trucks will be detoured away from Papermill Road beginning Tuesday, July 6. Read More
Changes in TN Child Passenger Laws
Posted: 07/01/2004
Governor Bredesen has recently signed a law which revises the current child restraint law. The new law is slated to take effect on July 1, 2004. Until that time, offenders will receive warnings. The main provisions are these: Read More
Event listings for Festival on the Fourth
Posted: 07/01/2004
Schedule for Festival on the Fourth Read More
Knoxville Police Prepared For Holiday Traffic
Posted: 07/01/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Deputy Chief Gus Paidousis today announced July 4th Holiday enforcement plans. Read More
Music and fireworks at World's Fair Park on Sunday
Posted: 07/01/2004
Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to the World's Fair Park on Sunday to enjoy music and fireworks city of Knoxville's Festival on the 4th. Read More
Ground breaking for new $10 million health care facility
Posted: 06/30/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam joined Cherokee Health System's executives and state and local leaders to break ground Wednesday for Cherokee Health's $10 million, full-service health-care facility. Read More
One Vision Plaza opens to rave reviews
Posted: 06/30/2004
The Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation (KTSC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house today to celebrate the grand opening of One Vision Plaza, headquarters for the organization plus the location of Knoxville's new downtown visitor center featuring the broadcasting studios of Americana radio station WDVX, the Café Gourmet Coffee Bar and the "Uniquely Knoxville" Gift Shop. Read More
City schedules public meeting on transit center
Posted: 06/29/2004
The city of Knoxville is sponsoring a public meeting on Tuesday, July 13 to discuss the proposed location for a new Knoxville Central Station Transit Center. Read More
One Vision Plaza Grand Opening on June 30
Posted: 06/29/2004
The One Vision Plaza opens on June 30. Read More
Amnesty Saturday moved to July 10
Posted: 06/28/2004
The city of Knoxville's "Amnesty Saturday" - when residents may dispose of extra garbage at no charge at the city's transfer station - is being moved to July 10 this month because of the holiday weekend. Read More
KAT begins new Hybrid Electric Trolley Route
Posted: 06/17/2004
As part of KATs Clean Fuels Program and in response to downtown parking demands, KAT began a new Red Line Trolley Route, effective June 14, 2004. Read More
Public's comments to be discussed at forum
Posted: 06/16/2004
The city of Knoxville will host a forum at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 24 at the Knoxville Museum of Art to review the public's suggestions and comments about the best uses of city-owned assets at the World's Fair Park. Read More
TDOT Launches SmartFIX40
Posted: 06/14/2004
The downtown Knoxville I-40 improvement project now has a name and its own web site. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) today unveiled a new logo for the project and announced the new internet address for the I-40 / James White Parkway / Hall of Fame Drive project. Read More
Flag retirement ceremony
Posted: 06/11/2004
The city of Knoxville and Knox County, along with local businesses and organizations, are sponsoring a flag retirement ceremony on Sunday, June 13. Read More
Mayor seeks community input
Posted: 06/11/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today the dates and locations for community meetings to gather input as he chooses Knoxville's next Chief of Police. Read More
City schedules Computer Recyling Day
Posted: 06/09/2004
The City of Knoxville has scheduled a Computer Recycling Day on Saturday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Staples, 8913 Town and Country Drive, off North Peters Road. Read More
Details of I-40 Widening Project
Posted: 06/06/2004
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced the detailed construction plans for the future-widening project of I-40 through downtown Knoxville. Read More
Drug Seizure Earns Officer Award
Posted: 06/03/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Deputy Chief Bill Roehl today named Knoxville Police Department West District Officer Harry McGuffee as the April Officer of the Month. Read More
New Downtown Trolley Routes
Posted: 06/02/2004
The trolley routes will change on June 14, 2004 to better serve downtown commuters and visitors. Read More
Mayor announces police chief selection process
Posted: 06/01/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today an advisory committee that will assist him in selecting the next Chief of Police for the city of Knoxville. Read More
Police Chief Search Timeline
Posted: 06/01/2004
News conference to announce process; first meeting of advisory committee Read More
KPD Holiday Traffic Enforcement
Posted: 05/27/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Phil Keith today announced traffic enforcement plans for the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. Holiday traffic enforcement efforts will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 28 and conclude at Midnight, May 31, 2004. Read More
KPD Vehicle Performance Study
Posted: 05/25/2004
Knoxville Police Deputy Chief Don Green today announced that the department is currently conducting a study comparing the Ford Crown Victoria Interceptor that is currently used by the department to that of the Chevrolet Impala. Read More
Police Chief Keith to retire
Posted: 05/24/2004
Knoxville Police Chief Phil Keith announced today his retirement effective Aug. 31 after 16 years as the city's top law enforcement officer. Read More
Five Points commercial project underway
Posted: 05/21/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam and Vice Mayor Mark Brown, along with elected officials, business and community leaders, broke ground today on the 6 million dollar Five Points commercial project. Read More
KPD's New Downtown Public Safety Plan
Posted: 05/14/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Phil Keith today announced a new safety plan for downtown Knoxville. Read More
Labor Day weekend festivities 2004
Posted: 05/12/2004
The City of Knoxville and the University of Tennessee Athletics Department have teamed up to create a weekend-long celebration this Labor Day. Read More
KPD Community Awareness Campaign
Posted: 05/07/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Phil Keith today announced an aggressive awareness campaign designed to inform the public on the dangers of methamphetamine. Read More
Teamwork Earns Officers Special Award
Posted: 05/06/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Deputy Chief Gus Paidousis today announced the March 2004 Officers of the Month. Officer Greg Taylor, Officer James Cox, and Officer Pete Franzen share in the award for their apprehension of three suspects caught stealing methamphetamine production products. Read More
Mayor Presents '04-'05 Budget
Posted: 04/29/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam today presented a budget for 2004-2005 that "sets the stage for moving our city forward over the next four years." Read More
Mayor reopens Jacob Building
Posted: 04/28/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam reopened Chilhowee Park's Jacob Building on Wednesday and welcomed the NSRA Street Rod Nationals-South as the first guest at the remodeled facility. Read More
Comment sought on World's Fair Park
Posted: 04/23/2004
The city of Knoxville is seeking public input to aid in determining the future of city-owned assets at World's Fair Park. Read More
Gay Street Bridge Reopens - April 2004
Posted: 04/12/2004
A Knoxville trolley on Monday ferried Mayor Bill Haslam, City Council members and TDOT officials on the first trip over the newly opened Gay Street bridge. Read More
Community Development Week
Posted: 04/06/2004
The City of Knoxville will kick off the 30th celebration of Community Development Week on Monday by hosting a lunchtime discussion of the book, Rise of the Creative Class. Read More
Open Budget Hearings
Posted: 04/01/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today that hearings on budget requests for the city of Knoxville's 2004-2005 fiscal year will be open to the public. Read More
Arrest Earns Officer Special Award
Posted: 03/26/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Phil Keith today announced Knoxville Police Department Officer Todd Hardin as the February Officer of the Month. Read More
KPD Names Reserve Officer of the Year
Posted: 03/26/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Phil Keith today named Captain Stanley Fritz as the department's Reserve Officer of the Year. Read More
Officer Earns Special Honor
Posted: 03/26/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Phil Keith today announced Knoxville Police Department Officer Clint Madison as the department's 2003 Officer of the Year. Read More
Robbery Investigation Nets Honors
Posted: 03/26/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Phil Keith today named officers Bradley Cox and John Williams as the January Officers of the Month. Read More
New Convention Center Program
Posted: 03/05/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam is encouraging Knoxvillians to get behind a new Knoxville Convention Center program called Think Knoxville! aimed at attracting more business to the city and the facility. Read More
Conference for Neighborhood Leaders
Posted: 02/25/2004
The city of Knoxville has joined with Knox County and nonprofit organizations to host the First Annual Neighborhood Conference on March 13 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Read More
City Moves Forward on Locating Transit Center and Cinema Downtown
Posted: 02/17/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today his commitment to locating a movie cinema in the 500 block of Gay Street and establishing quickly a site within the core of downtown Knoxville for a transit center that will serve the city's needs for decades to come. Read More
Grant Applications Deadline March 5
Posted: 02/17/2004
The city of Knoxville is accepting grant applications now through March 5 from non-profit organizations. Read More
City Sponsors Backyard Composter Sale
Posted: 02/10/2004
Earth Machine™ composters will be on sale at less than half of the normal retail price on. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Kmart parking lot, 7428 Kingston Pike, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while supplies last. Read More
First stop on Listening Tour
Posted: 02/10/2004
Knoxville residents are invited to Christenberry Elementary School on Monday, Feb. 16 to share comments and concerns with Mayor Bill Haslam and city government leaders at the first stop of the administration's Listening Tour. Read More
Mayor's Wife Promotes Art Display
Posted: 02/03/2004
A diverse collection of paintings, sculptures and multi-media works from Knoxville area artists was installed today at Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam's office at the City County Building. Read More
Chief Keith Honors KPD Santa
Posted: 01/30/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Phil Keith today named Knoxville Police Department Officer Clint Madison as the December 2003 Officer of the Month. Read More
Officers Earn Meritorious Award
Posted: 01/30/2004
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Phil Keith today awarded Knoxville Police Officers Chip Braeuner and Todd Gilreath with the department's Meritorious Award for their work in dismantle ling the Vice Lords gang. Read More
City Hosts Job Shadow Day Participants
Posted: 01/29/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam said that the City of Knoxville is participating in the nationwide Groundhog Job Shadow Program on Monday, February 2. Read More
Nolan is Communications Coordinator
Posted: 01/20/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today that Amy Nolan will join his team as Communications Coordinator. Nolan is currently a business writer and columnist with the News Sentinel. Read More
Offices Closed Jan. 19
Posted: 01/16/2004
City of Knoxville offices will observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with office closures on Monday, January 19. Read More
New Hazardous Materials Truck
Posted: 01/06/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam and Fire Chief Edward Cureton today placed a new Hazardous Materials truck into service at Fire Station 18. Read More
Computer Recycling Day Jan. 10
Posted: 01/05/2004
Mayor Bill Haslam said that the next "Computer Recycling Day," is on Saturday, January 10, 2004, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Staples off N. Peters Road (8913 Town and Country Drive). Read More
Over $1400 raised at Festival
Posted: 01/05/2004
The RiverLights Festival produced by the City of Knoxville Office of Special Events with the help of local chefs and restaurants raised over $1,400 for the Empty Stocking Fund. Read More

2004

Communications Director

City of Knoxville park dedicated

Holiday Traffic Enforcement Plans

City Employee Earns Special Honor

City of Knoxville holiday schedule

KPD Employee Earns Special Honors

Officer Honored With Special Award

Officer Honored with Life Saving Award

Officers Earn Award for Arrest

Officers Earn Special Honors

Knoxville-Branded Merchandise Announced

Board appointments announced

Public comments accepted on center

Schools urged to recycle

New jobs for downtown Knoxville

Vanderbilt Purchases Chase Portfolio

City receives award, accreditation

City Wins Award for Its Budget

City to drop lawsuit against KUB

Mayor announces appointments

Citizen Survey Opportunity Announced

City offices closed for holiday

KPD Prepared for Holiday Travel

Holiday festivities on waterfront

Jones recommended to KUB board

Sale of Confiscated Items

Celebration of Lights at Market Square

Winston Road Bridge reopened

Outdoor market in downtown Knoxville

New Year's Eve Celebration scheduled Dec. 31, 2004

Christmas in the City begins this week

Listening Tour scheduled at Ridgedale

Mayor hosts park opening

Two cannons to be dedicated

Knoxville awarded new events

Mayor Haslam names Knoxville fire chief

August Officers of the Month

Officer Receives Life Saving Award

Papermill closed beginning Nov. 8

September Officers of the Month

Downtown to be decked out for holidays

Election Collection recycling event

Recycle and win cash for the city

Russ Jensen to lead new call center

Knoxville gains message board and more

City of Knoxville Neighborhood Bike Ride Tours the East Side

Mayor's Tour at Gresham

Mayor's Walking Tour in North Knox

July Officers of the Month

June Officers of the Month

May Officer of the Month

Mayor names Downtown Advisory Committee

Mayors announce homelessness initiative

Have you tested your Smoke Detector

Knox Says Thanks for Being Here

Commuter program announced

Curbside recycling in Knoxville

Mayor to meet in Bearden area

Wee Course receives grant

Horseshoe tourney benefits center

You Too Can Do The Zoo!

New homes for historic neighborhood

Sidewalk makes walking to school safer

Movie theatre coming downtown

Blount Mansion Celebrates U.S. Constitution Week Sept. 13-18

U.S. Constitution Week at Blount Mansion Schedule of Events and Activities

National Preparedness Month

Mayor's Bus Tour in South Knox

New nonstop service for McGhee Tyson

Notice of Public Meetings

New rec center name needed

City offices closed Labor Day

Proposals for World's Fair Park assets

KPD Prepares for Labor Day Weekend 2004

Downtown Summit Set for Sept. 16

Revenue employees focus on tax collections

Program to Aid Home Ownership

Boomsday Fact Sheet 2004

Boomsday and UT for Labor Day fun 2004