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City Council approved an ambitious energy services agreement with Ameresco Tuesday night providing for improvements that will save the City of Knoxville millions of dollars while reducing its energy consumption and carbon emissions. Read More
Knox County Public Library invites you to start the new decade out by using your brain. Read More
Last year the City of Knoxville's Community Development Department and its partner agencies built, renovated or repaired more than 250 houses, provided down payment assistance to 15 first time homebuyers - many with young families - and obtained 18 blighted properties for redevelopment. Read More
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Friday, January 1st in observance of the New Years holiday. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Knoxville Police Officer Nelson Hamilton the October Officer of the Month. Officer Hamilton has been with the department since December 2002. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen announced traffic enforcement plans for the Christmas and New Year's Holidays. Read More
Swearing-In Ceremonies for the newly elected City Council members was held Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 12 noon in the Main Assembly Room at the City-County Building. Read More
No need for the excitement to end with the holidays; Knoxville Zoo has plenty of fun planned for the new year. Read More
The City of Knoxville and three partnering organizations have turned Wall Avenue into a testing ground for new streetlights designed to improve the nighttime environment while reducing energy costs. Read More
Swearing-In Ceremonies for the newly elected City Council members will be Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 12 noon in the Main Assembly Room at the City-County Building. Read More
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Friday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. Read More
A new female white rhino is scheduled to arrive at Knoxville Zoo Tuesday morning, and Knoxville Zoo staff hopes she'll catch the eye of Mondo, the herd's resident male and potential new mate. Read More
The City of Knoxville significantly increased the amount of business it conducted with minority and women-owned firms last year recording what's believed to be its highest rate of transactions ever with what are sometimes referred to as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, or DBEs. Read More
Julie, a 23-year-old member of Knoxville Zoo's chimpanzee troupe, will be relocating to the Rio Grande Zoo, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, early in 2010. Read More
The Community Development Departments of the City of Knoxville and Knox County are seeking input from community leaders and the general public at a community meeting on Monday, Dec. 14. Read More
The City of Knoxville's youth basketball leagues are still open for signups. Read More
New Knoxville Fire Department Deputy Chief Roger Byrd was ceremonially promoted to the new position Thursday during a gathering at the Civic Coliseum Ballroom. Read More
After a year of study a City of Knoxville consultant is presenting a possible plan for establishing a city-wide, single-stream, curbside recycling program to City Council at its Wednesday workshop. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam will kick off this year's Knox County school phone book recycling effort Monday, December 14, at 10:00 a.m. at Volunteer Landing. Read More
Experience the beautiful holiday lights of downtown, 4th & Gill and Old North Knoxville by bicycle. Read More
Enjoy Comcast Christmas at Chilhowee Park on Friday, December 11 starting at 6:00 p.m. Read More
Knox County Public Library is pleased to announce the featured book in this winter's Close Read: The Tall Woman by Wilma Dykeman. Read More
Knoxville Police Chief Sterling Owen announced a special traffic enforcement effort to address growing problems of motorists who fail to stop for school buses. Read More
It's the holiday season and Knox County Public Library is celebrating with programs for children of all ages. Read More
The Energy and Sustainability Task Force will meet at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 in the East Tennessee History Center Auditorium. Read More
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will begin delivering soft cover books to some of the 17,000 children enrolled in Knox County beginning January 2010. Read More
There will be a City Council Workshop on Recycling at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10 in the City County Building, Small Assembly Room. Read More
With the mounting excitement of the holiday season and the demands of good behavior, Knoxville Zoo knows it's hard for kids to be cooped up inside. Read More
The Knoxville Police Department has been accredited for the sixth time by the foremost accrediting body for law enforcement agencies. Read More
Candlelight Tours of Marble Springs will take place on Saturday, December 5th from 5pm to 9pm. Read More
With deliveries of H1N1 intranasal vaccine increasing, Knox County Health Department (KCHD) has added in-school vaccination clinics this Thursday and Friday to finish out the week (Dec. 3 & 4). Read More
Knoxville Utilities Board and its contractors today placed four signs along the Third Creek Greenway to alert users to a temporary detour route in association with a PACE 10 wastewater collection system project. Read More
Knoxville Zoo becomes the coolest place in Knoxville to visit during Penguin Discount Days! Read More
The City and MPC departments will hold a Fort Sanders Long-Range Planning Meetingat 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 3rd at theHoward Baker Center for Public Policy. Read More
The Brown Bag Green Book series sponsored by the Knox County Public Library and the City of Knoxville continues at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, in the East Tennessee History Center Auditorium, 601 South Gay Street. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam will lead the countdown as downtown Knoxville lights up for the holidays Friday night at the Regal Celebration of Lights. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen announced traffic enforcement plans for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Read More
The City of Knoxville will hold a public meeting to discuss the status of the Henley Street Bridge project at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Graystone Presbyterian Church located at 139 Woodlawn Pike. Read More
The Knoxville Community Recreation Band's Christmas Concert will help kick off the season with a holiday performance this weekend. Read More
The City of Knoxville is hosting a public meeting updating the status of the ongoing Gay Street Streetscapes project at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 30 in the Emporium Building, 100 S. Gay Street. Read More
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Read More
Mayor Haslam participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday to open the new Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center (KCBC) - one of the largest independent breast center facilities in the United States. Read More
In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a commemorative edition set of note cards are now available for sale at all Knox County Public Library locations. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam spoke today at The Humana Foundation's Economic Recovery Grant Celebration. Read More
Once again, U.S. Cellular is inviting communities to rally around their favorite school to share $1 million. Read More
Attention all Vol fans! It's time to prove your blood runs orange during MEDIC Regional Blood Center's 22nd Annual Battle of the Orange and Blue - a blood drive competition between Tennessee and Kentucky. Read More
The City of Knoxville's annual "Leaf Season" has begun and that means Public Service Department crews will be visiting your neighborhood several times between now and February to vacuum up leaves. Read More
The 84th Veterans Day Parade filled Gay Street on Wednesday to honor and celebrate our Nation's Veterans. Read More
Dr. James P. McIntyre, Jr., Superintendent of Knox County Schools leads a discussion of the book Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv. Read More
Be a part of honoring and celebrating our Nation's veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11 during the 84th Veteran's Day Parade sponsored by the American Legion Knoxville Post 2. Read More
Visitors to Knoxville Zoo will enjoy free admission and parking on Kroger Free Day, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Todd Gilreath and James Burrell the September Officers of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer Timothy Thornton, Officer Brian Bell and Officer Preston Whillock as the July Officers of the Month. All three officers have been with the department since June 2006. Officer Whillock was previously an Officer of the Month and Life Saving Award recipient in 2007. Read More
Patrons and staff at Lawson McGhee Library may have to bundle up for a few days. Read More
The City of Knoxville and the Metropolitan Planning Commission will host host an informational public meeting regarding the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12 in the University of Tennessee Visitors' Center at 2704 Kingston Pike. Read More
The City of Knoxville's Solid Waste Section is helping sponsor a used Mercury thermometer exchange for Knoxville and Knox County residents. Read More
The City of Knoxville's Solid Waste Section is helping sponsor America Recycles Day (ARD) in Knoxville for Knoxville and Knox County residents. The America Recycles Day event will take place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, November 14th, at the new Earth Fare store, at 40 N Forest Park Blvd. just off Kingston Pike in Bearden. Read More
The City of Knoxville and other local sponsors are hosting an Unwanted Medicines Collection event on Saturday, November 14th, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the new Earth Fare store in BEARDEN. The store is located at 140 N Forest Park Blvd. just off Kingston Pike. Read More
The City of Knoxville will hold a Third Creek Greenway Community Clean Up on Sunday, November 8, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam and Senior Directors met with newly elected City Council members for lunch on Wednesday in the Mayor's Conference Room. Read More
Learn basic steps for sustainable holidays at Ijams Nature Center during their program "Science Cafe: Green Your Holidays" on Tuesday, November 10 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Read More
The City of Knoxville will begin removal of the "Treble Clef" sculpture around 9 a.m., Thursday, November 5, at the corner of Gay Street and Summit Hill. Read More
Knox County Public Library is very pleased to announce that Layla Kiffin is joining the board of Imagination Library in Knox County. Read More
A Fort Sanders Long-Range Planning Meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 5th at The Howard Baker Center for Public Policy, located on the University of Tennessee campus at 1640 Cumberland Avenue. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam and Oak Ridge Mayor Tom Behan cut the ribbon opening the ETEBA's 10th Annual Business Opportunities Conference Monday afternoon at the Knoxville Convention Center. Read More
In order to expedite getting H1N1 vaccinations to priority groups, Knox County Health Department (KCHD) will begin in-school H1N1 intranasal vaccination clinics on Wednesday, Nov. 4 through Friday, Nov. 6. Read More
The Knox County Health Department and Knox County Schools Coordinated School Health Program are removing all barriers to encourage parents, grandparents and caregivers of children to attend a seminar on keeping kids healthy and physically fit. Read More
Seniors will get the chance to strike up a little romance or just have fun at a senior dance, hosted by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department on Monday, November 2, 2009. Read More
Two nationally known experts in the field of vacant and blighted properties, Dan Kildee and Amy Hovey of the Genesee Institute, will be in Knoxville next week to meet with citizens and city and county staff to discuss "best practices" across the country for effectively confronting the negative impacts of vacant and abandoned buildings and lots. Read More
The City of Knoxville's Neighborhood Codes Enforcement division will send all its field inspectors on foot through a single neighborhood on November 4, as part of a pilot program aimed at proactively addressing blight and neglected properties. Read More
Knox County Health Department (KCHD) is holding a H1N1 intranasal vaccination clinic at 140 Dameron Avenue this Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More
The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable will present its annual Living History Weekend, at Fort Dickerson Park November 14-15, 2009 to celebrate veterans, past and present and commemorate the 146th Anniversary of the Siege of Knoxville. Read More
The City of Knoxville will host a final public meeting on the Downtown North Streetscape project at 6 p.m., Thursday, November 5 in the banquet room of All Occasions Catering at 922 N. Central Street. Read More
A special called Knoxville City Council Meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28 in the Small Assembly Room in the City County Building. Read More
The City of Knoxville will remove the "Treble Clef" sculpture located at the intersection of Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive at the recommendation of the city's Public Art Committee. Read More
Knoxville Police Chief Sterling Owen announced a date change for the 9th Annual Halloween in the City at Safety City event. Read More
Tenn Recycling and the coliseum staff for making this project possible. Read More
A performance by the Radio City Rockettes is among the highlights of what promises to be best Christmas in the City yet with a calendar of holiday attractions, performances, parades and services stretching from November to New Year’s Eve. Read More
There will be a road closure at Cross Park Drive just west of its intersection with Corporate Drive for utility improvements. Read More
Knox County Public Library will reduce operating hours at the McClung Historical Collection and the Knox County Archives, both located in the East Tennessee History Center at 601 S. Gay Street, starting Monday, October 26, 2009. Read More
Mayor Haslam and Mayor Ragsdale hosted the third annual Mayors' Luncheon for the Parks on Wednesday, October 21 at the newly expanded Tommy Schumpert Park in north Knox County. Read More
Electric cars, trucks, and other vehicles are already here in East Tennessee, and you can see them up close and personal in Market Square this Thursday, October 22. Read More
The Knoxville Police Department will host Halloween in the City on Friday, October 30th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Safety City at 165 Concord Street between Kingston Pike and Sutherland Avenue. Read More
Historic Ramsey House Plantation will be celebrating its 45th annual COUNTRY MARKET FALL FESTIVAL on October 24th and 25th. Read More
Knox County Public Library's outdoor movie series ends this Friday, October 16th on Market Square with a showing of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Read More
The City of Knoxville will host a meeting updating the status of the Gay Street Streetscapes project at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20 at the Emporium Building, 100 S. Gay Street. Read More
Knox County Public Library's Halls Branch is hosting a special family storytime on Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. Read More
Blount Mansion presents Ghosts and Ghouls walking tour from Oct. 26-30 at 7 p.m. Read More
Knox County Public Library is awarding prizes for literary Halloween costumes this year in a special photo contest. Read More
Beginning Thursday, October 15, the 200 Block of S. Gay Street will be closed for construction as part of the ongoing Gay Street Streetscapes Project. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam, Stephanie and Brian Balest - the owners of the S&W Grand, and the 500 Block LLC partners, the development team that renovated the building will lead a ribbon cutting ceremony and press conference for the S&W Grand on Saturday, October 17 at 1 p.m. in front of the restaurant. Read More
Nearly 50 percent of adult Knox County resident adults plan to get the H1N1 flu vaccine, according to a survey conducted by the University of Tennessee Center for Applied Research and Evaluation for the Knox County Health Department. Read More
Knox County Health Department (KCHD), after assessing the needs of its numerous community health care partners, is now making its supplies of H1N1 intranasal mist vaccine available to the public. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today promoted David Rausch to the rank of Deputy Chief during a special promotional Ceremony. Read More
The Brown Bag Green Book series continues on Wednesday, October 28th, at 12 p.m. in the East Tennessee History Center Auditorium, 601 S. Gay Street, with Pat Hudson, Director of the Lindquist Environmental Appalachian Fellowship (LEAF), and Dawn Coppock, Legislative Director of LEAF, leading a discussion of Something's Rising: Appalachians Fighting Mountaintop Removal by Silas House and Jason Howard. Read More
Beginning on Sunday, October 11, Kingston Pike will be reduced to two lanes at the intersection of Forest Park Boulevard as the Tennessee Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin a year-long project to replace the bridge over the Norfolk Southern tracks there. Read More
Residents will have one more opportunity to learn about, and provide input on, the Downtown Knoxville Wayfinding Project during a City Council Workshop set for 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 15. Read More
The 19th Annual Mayor's Employee Appreciation Picnic and Benefits Fair for City of Knoxville employees was held Wednesday, October 7 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Mary Costa Courtyard at the Civic Coliseum. Read More
The Knoxville Fire Department held its annual Memorial Service Honoring Fallen Firefighters Tuesday at the KFD's Headquarters Fire Station in downtown Knoxville. Read More
Knox County Public Library's outdoor movie series continues this Friday, October 9th on Market Square with a showing of Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit (G). Read More
Knoxville Zoo won national recognition from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) at the national conference held in Portland, Oregon, September 12 -17. Read More
Knox County Public Library is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of James Agee by teaming up with TAMIS (Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound) and the University of Tennessee to present the James Agee Centennial Film Festival October 23-25, 2009. Read More
Fall is in the air and it's almost time to celebrate with your little monster at Knoxville's largest Halloween event! BOO! at the Zoo presented by U.S. Cellular kicks off eight nights of safe and not-too-scary Halloween fun Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 15-18 and 22-25, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Read More
Come see what downtown living is all about on Sunday, October 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read More
The 2009 Knoxville Solar Tour & Fair will shine on all things solar Saturday offering everything from workshops on existing solar opportunities and financial incentives to help pay for them, to a tour of homes and businesses already benefiting from solar power. Read More
Construction on the City of Knoxville's new downtown dog park is slated to begin by October 15, and should be completed by the end of the year. Read More
Staff members from the City of Knoxville's Department of Policy & Communications and from the Metropolitan Planning Commission will moderate Fort Sanders Long-Range Planning Subcommittee Meetings. Read More
The City of Knoxville Solid Waste Office is partnering with the Knox County Solid Waste Office in sponsoring a Backyard Compost Bin and Rain Barrel sale on Saturday, October 3, that will allow residents to buy the environmentally-friendly devices for less than half of their usual retail prices. Read More
The latest lab report has confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes in the Cumberland Estates area of Northwest Knox County. Read More
A pair of lane closings will prevent all traffic from entering Henley Street from W. Hill Avenue beginning October 5, due to renovation work on the Mary Boyce Temple House. Read More
The third annual City of Knoxville CrossKnox 15K and 5K Walk will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 11, and, as always, will travel across Knoxville, east to west. Read More
The Pirates of the Chili-Bean, also known as the city's Law Department, made off with the coveted "Grand Prize Chili Cauldron" Friday at the Second Annual City Chili Challenge Friday to raise money for United Way. Read More
When the City of Knoxville's new 311 Call Center opened its lines for business on the morning of May 5, 2005, the initial response was 14 long minutes of silence. Read More
Knox County Health Department (KCHD) and the Knox County Senior Safety Task Force will be hosting its second community-wide Senior Falls Prevention seminar. Read More
The 9th Annual Neighborhood Bike Ride is set for Saturday, September 19, beginning at 10 a.m. in Market Square. Read More
A draft of the City of Knoxville's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) became available for citizen review and comment for a period of fifteen days beginning September 15, 2009. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam introduced the city's new Greenway Ranger Wednesday at Volunteer Landing and accepted a gift from the Knoxville Track Club that will help the new guy do his job. Read More
The Market Square Farmers’ Market needs your vote in an online contest that carries a $5,000 prize for the winner. Read More
Did you know that Tennessee was the first state to pass a child passenger safety law more than 30 years ago? Read More
The Brown Bag Green Book series sponsored by the Knox County Public Library and the City of Knoxville continues as John Craig, downtown developer, will speak about urban sustainability on Wednesday, September 23rd, at 12 p.m. in the East Tennessee History Center auditorium, 601 S. Gay Street. Read More
HoLa Hora Latina is proud to present the 2009 Hola Festival, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 19,at Market Square. This event marks the tenth year for the Hola Festival. Read More
A special ceremony was held today as an observance of the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. Read More
The City of Knoxville will host a public meeting this month to discuss a proposed streetscape design plan aimed at encouraging economic development along sections of the main streets leading into the Downtown North area. Read More
The City of Knoxville's Office of Neighborhoods has begun publishing a directory of neighborhood organizations. Read More
With elevated public awareness of influenza and in anticipation of possible upcoming H1N1 immunization campaigns, Knox County Health Department and Knox County Schools are opening the first seasonal FluMist in-school vaccination clinic to the media. Read More
Join Dora the Explorer, everyone's favorite seven-year-old adventurer, for an exciting day at Knoxville Zoo on Sunday, September 20 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Read More
Knox County Health Department (KCHD) has received lab reports confirming the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes and a bird in three new areas of Knox County. Read More
Support the United Way and enjoy a hot dog lunch on Friday, Sept. 11 at Market Square during the Downtown United for United Way. Read More
The 911 Observance and Day of Service and Remembrance Ceremony will be held Friday, September 11. The ceremony begins at 8 a.m., 911 observance starts at 8:45 a.m. and the processional through downtown to the City County Building begins at 9:03 a.m. Read More
Now you can add red pandas, giraffes, and chimpanzees to your grocery list! Read More
YWCA, in partnership with the Knox County Public Library, invites East Tennessee to join in The Big Read, a community reading program featuring Rudolfo Anaya's novel Bless Me, Ultima. Read More
Systern rain barrels will be on sale at less than half of the normal retail price on. Saturday, October 3rd, at the West Town Mall parking lot, at the Morrel Rd. entrance, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., while supplies last. Read More
Earth Machine composters will be on sale at less than half of the normal retail price on Saturday, October 3rd, at the West Town Mall parking lot, at the Morrel Rd. entrance, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., while supplies last. Read More
The City of Knoxville's South Waterfront project has been awarded a $535,461 grant to cover part of the construction costs of a proposed floating walkway that could one day run along the Tennessee River across from downtown Knoxville. Read More
Fire Chief Stan Sharp will be ceremonially sworn in as the new chief of the Knoxville Fire Department at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8 in the Main Assembly Room in the City County Building. Read More
Knoxville Police Chief Sterling Owen today announced traffic enforcement plans for the Labor Day holiday weekend. Read More
Knox County Public Library is pleased to announce the line up of its 2009 outdoor movie series. Read More
The United States Navy selected Knoxville as a host city for a 2009 Navy Week celebration for September 1-7. Read More
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day holiday. Read More
Boomsday parking rates in most city-owned garages will be $5 this Sunday. Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center has received a $10,000 anonymous donation to sponsor adult dog and cat adoptions. Read More
Come to Blount Mansion on Friday, September 11 from 11:30-1:30 for a Constitution Day living history event! Read More
Celebrate 22 years of the nation's largest Labor Day Weekend fireworks show, complete with festivities, food and entertainment throughout a fun-filled afternoon. Read More
The City of Knoxville's Third Creek Greenway has a new addition near its Forest Park Boulevard entrance courtesy of the Knoxville Track Club. Read More
A Fort Sanders Long-Range Planning Subcommittee Meetings are scheduled for Thursday, September 3rd at 3 p.m. Read More
Knox County Health Department (KCHD) has received lab reports confirming the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes in two areas of Knox County. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam presented three high school students with Certificates of Congratulations from the City of Knoxville for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. Read More
The City of Knoxville has begun notifying those parking in the parking lot at the corner of Gay and Jackson that its lease on the lot expires at the end of the month. Read More
The City of Knoxville is hosting a public meeting on proposed sidewalk improvements for portions of Market Street and Union Avenue in downtown. Read More
The City of Knoxville will again offer free game day parking at two of its downtown garages during the University of Tennessee's football season. Read More
The City of Knoxville Mayor's Council on Disability Issues, or CODI, is hosting a public forum to discuss the recent state legislation allowing pet dogs to accompany their owners in outdoor eating areas - if the restaurant receives a permit from the city. Read More
Will it be the Pink Panther or a Were-Rabbit? How about a Kung Fu Panda? Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam announced that he has appointed Stan Sharp as the new chief of the Knoxville Fire Department. Read More
The City of Knoxville and Knox County have joined together to purchase grant software that will help area non-profit organizations to better identify and compete for grant monies. Read More
The Knoxville City Council has determined that it will not consider the resolution opting out of the state statute authorizing permit holders to carry guns in parks. Read More
Knoxville City Council adopted the city's lowest property tax rate in more than 40 years during its meeting Tuesday night. Read More
The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department is hosting public meetings this week seeking citizen input about the planned renovations for Morningside and Inskip Parks. Read More
Knox County Health Department (KCHD) has received a lab report confirming the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes in one area of Knox County. Read More
The City of Knoxville has been approved to receive $12.2 million in American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding and is actively seeking nearly $27 million in additional ARRA funding with grant applications currently pending before several federal agencies. Read More
The State of Tennessee's Annual Sales Tax Holiday is held every year on the first Friday in August and ends the following Sunday night. Read More
Staff members from the City of Knoxville's Department of Policy & Communications and from the Metropolitan Planning Commission will moderate a Fort Sanders Long-Range Planning Meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th. Read More
The City of Knoxville is hosting a public meeting updating the status of the ongoing Gay Street Streetscapes project on the 100 and 200 Blocks of Gay Street. Read More
The East Tennessee Purchasing Association will host a free matchmaking & networking event from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, at Rothchild Catering and Conference Center in Knoxville. Read More
The Knoxville Police Department Citizen's Police Academy will be starting its 49th class on Thursday August 27, 2009. Read More
The City presented a check from the proceeds from the 2009 Mardi Growl Dog Parade to the Young-Williams Animal Center at Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street. Read More
With school starting on Aug. 17, Knox County Health Department (KCHD) is holding special extended clinic hours in two of its facilities to accommodate the school immunization rush. Read More
The City will hold a Delinquent Property Tax Auction on Tuesday, August 4th in the Large Assembly Room at the City County Building. Read More
The City will present a check from the proceeds from the 2009 Mardi Growl Dog Parade to the Young-Williams Animal Center on Tuesday, July 28 at 10 a.m. at Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street. Read More
Mayor Haslam and others announced today that a new effort is being launched to make Knoxville and Knox County the most pet friendly community in America. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam, Mayor Mike Ragsdale, Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation, Knoxville Convention Center and AQS President Meredith Schroeder held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday morning to kick off the International Quilt Expo. Read More
Downtown Knoxville workers and others can choose from six blood donations locations in downtown Knoxville during MEDIC Regional Blood Center's annual Downtown Donor Days. Read More
A rare display of quilts and coverlets from the Ramsey House collection will be exhibited from July 10 through August 31. Read More
George, Knoxville Zoo's precocious baby chimpanzee, invites visitors to celebrate his first birthday on Saturday, July 18, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the zoo. Read More
Many participated in a ribbon-cutting event to announce the new Biodiesel Production facility located at the UT Johnson Agricultural Research and Teaching Unit (JARTU), 1750 Alcoa Highway. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer Randal Smith the May Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Officer Smith has been a member of the department since June 2006. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Joey Mattina the April Officer of the Month. Officer Mattina has been with the Knoxville Police Department since January 1997. Read More
The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards. Read More
The City of Knoxville's Parks and Recreation Department is holding a "Splash Jam" for the children who are participating in the City's Summer Playground Program this year. Read More
The City of Knoxville held a ribbon cutting for the new playground in World's Fair Park on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 10 a.m. Read More
KnoxAchieves is a program that provides an opportunity for 500 Knox County public high school graduates to receive up to $2000 for community college tuition. Read More
The City of Knoxville's Solid Waste Section is helping sponsor a used Mercury thermometer exchange. Read More
The City of Knoxville and other sponsors are hosting an Unwanted Medicines Collection event on Saturday, July 18, from 9 p.m. - 1 p.m. at Earth Fare. Read More
Knox County Public Library has recently renamed the West Knoxville Branch Library on Golf Club Road as the Bearden Branch Library. Read More
The City of Knoxville will host "City Business: Opportunities for Your Company" a free information and networking event sponsored by Knology on August 7th from 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Foundry on the World's Fair Site. Read More
The East Tennessee Technology Access Center is now taking enrollments for its Making Music at ETTAC Technology Camp to be held on Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24, from 10:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Read More
The City of Knoxville's Community Development Department and Consortium Partners are developing an application for funding through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Round 2 (NSP2). Read More
Knoxville Zoo's elephants are giving some lucky families the chance to have some good clean fun this summer. Read More
In celebration of the Fourth of July holiday, Knoxville Zoo will honor service members with free admission during the Salute to Service Weekend on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. Read More
As always you can enjoy good food, good fireworks, good music and good times at the Festival on the Fourth, the City of Knoxville's annual Independence Day bash in World's Fair Park on Saturday. Read More
The Brown Bag, Green Book lunch and learn series sponsored by the Knox County Public Library and the City of Knoxville continues on Wednesday, July 15, at 12 p.m. at the East Tennessee History Center auditorium, 601 S. Gay Street, across from the Tennessee Theatre. Read More
A Public meeting on Gibbs Drive traffic improvements will be held 6-7 p.m. on Monday, July 6 in the Wesley Room at the Fountain City United Methodist Church at212 Hotel Avenue. Read More
The Festival on the Fourth promises once again to deliver a wide variety of family fun including entertainment, activities and treats at the City of Knoxville's Fourth of July celebration. Read More
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd for the July 4th holiday. Read More
Steve McGaffin, Knoxville Zoo's Education Outreach and Field Programs Coordinator, has received a scholarship to attend the Imperiled Butterfly Conservation and Management (IBCM) training program. Read More
WASHINGTON: U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) announced that the Interior appropriations bill he co-authored and that was approved by the Appropriations Committee today will fund a number of conservation efforts across Tennessee, including increased funding for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and other national parks, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and several water and wastewater projects in Tennessee communities. Read More
Knoxville Police Chief Sterling Owen joined today with Claiborne Hauling Contractors Director of Transportation, Eric Edlin, to unveil a new truck that honors Knoxville Police Officers who were killed in the line of duty. Read More
Kids ages 10-13 can enjoy History Detective Camp on July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Blount Mansion Visitors Centeron 200 W. Hill Ave. Read More
From new shutters here to a garage door there to siding and landscaping in a lot of places, the "My Front Yard" program is making some of Knoxville's central neighborhoods more beautiful one house at a time. Read More
A small section of Vine Avenue will be closed for two-to-four weeks for construction beginning Monday, June 22. Read More
Coach Pat Summitt, City and County dignitaries, executives of the Knoxville Family Justice Center, Knoxville Police Chief Sterling Owen, University of Tennessee staff and Operation for HOPE Foundation unveiled today the Family Justice Center's Family Violence Awareness Poster Campaign. Read More
Ramsey House presents "Civil War Living History Weekend" June 27-28, 2009. Read More
Knoxville Zoo's gorillas underwent their annual cardiac assessments in May, and all three received good reports from the team of veterinarians and cardiologists who conducted the exams. Read More
The City of Knoxville will use part of a $2.012 million federal stimulus grant to try and establish a single-stream, curbside recycling program for residents. Read More
Going to the movies becomes anadventure with the debut of Zoovies presented by Fowler's Furniture at Knoxville Zoo! Read More
Knoxville will host the East Tennessee Purchasing Association Emergency Preparedness Conference on October 14-15, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza on 401 W. Summit Hill Drive. Read More
Dads, kids, and the whole family will be able to catch a bonding experience at the Father's Day Fishing Event, presented by City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department on Sunday, June 21, 2009, in Victor Ashe Park. Read More
The City of Knoxville will receive the 2009 Tennessee Municipal League Achievement Award for Excellence in Green Leadership Tuesday during the TML's 70th Annual Conference in Chattanooga. Read More
With a push of a button the SmartFIX40 completion countdown clock stopped and I-40 in downtown Knoxville officially reopened to traffic today, 18 days ahead of an already accelerated schedule. Read More
Roughly 1,700 runners and walkers of all ages helped celebrate the reopening of Interstate 40 Thursday night taking part in the first - and last - ever "Fast 40 Dash" on the newly completed roadway. Read More
The Y-12 National Security Complex and The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services Procurement Technical Assistance Center (UT CIS-PTAC) join with a host of East Tennessee agencies including the City of Knoxville’s Purchasing Department to sponsor the third annual East Tennessee Veterans’ Business Conference. Read More
On Friday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. ET, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will re-open a new and improved section of Interstate 40 through downtown Knoxville 18 days ahead of the contractual completion date of June 30, 2009. Read More
The City of Knoxville, partnering with the Knoxville Municipal and Whittle Springs Golf Courses, is hosting a junior golf program this summer for only $10. Read More
More cats and dogs arrive at Young-Williams Animal Center during the summer months than any other time of year. That's why the center is holding a "Furry Fiesta" with reduced adoption fees through August to encourage people to add a new pet to the family. Read More
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra returns to the World's Fair Park for the 25th Annual Pilot Free Independence Day Concert complete with popular patriotic tunes, classical favorites and a fireworks finale! Read More
Today Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) unveiled a new brand and a new bus, along with upcoming changes related to the new transit center, scheduled for an August 2010 opening. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam, Mayor Mike Ragsdale, Sam Anderson - Knox County School Board, Bob Richards - TDEC, Doug Bataille - County Parks & Rec Director, Lynn Liddington - Knox Air Quality Management and others broke ground on Monday, June 8 for the new Sarah Moore Greene Greenway. Read More
Party your tail off at the Knoxville Zoo at the Feast with the Beasts on August 15 from 7-11 p.m.! Tickets are on sale Now! Read More
East Tennessee Foundation, in partnership with the City of Knoxville Community Development Department, announces the recipients of the 2009 Neighborhoods Small Grants Program (NSGP). Read More
As part of its device reuse program, on Friday, June 19th the East Tennessee Technology Access Center will be giving away outdated, but still working and usable assistive technology devices. Read More
The Knox County TENNderCARE Coalition is hosting a Family Health Fair this Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the rear parking lot of Knox County Health Department. Read More
The Brown Bag Green Book lunch and learn series sponsored by the Knox County Public Library and the City of Knoxville continues on Wednesday, June 10, at 12 p.m. at the Market House Room of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce at #17 Market Square. Read More
Bailey, an 18-month-old yellow lab, was introduced as the newest member of the Knoxville Fire Department during a brief demonstration today at the Knoxville Fire Training Center. Read More
A granite panel honoring the first two Knoxville Fire Department firefighters who died in the line of duty is back with the KFD after being unearthed during a construction project at Chilhowee Park. Read More
The City of Knoxville's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at the City Solid Waste Management Facility Transfer Station, located at 1033 Elm Street, will be expanding its operating hours starting on July 6. Read More
Interstate 40 in downtown Knoxville is reopening and as part of the celebration the Tennessee Department of Transportation is offering you a chance to run on the newly completed roadway before the official opening. Read More
Magnolia area merchants and business owners are invited to an organizational meeting aimed at creating a professional business association for the area. Read More
Enjoy Tennessee Statehood Day Cultural Heritage Festival on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blount Mansion, James White's Fort, Mabry-Hazen House, Marble Springs, Ramsey House and the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum. Read More
Mayor Haslam and Senator Lamar Alexander took a walk and picnic today on one of the most beautiful spots in Knoxville - the River Bluff Wildlife Area overlooking the Tennessee River from the south side of Knoxville. Read More
The City of Knoxville's Solar America Cities Program is partnering with Knox Heritage in the restoration of one of the Victorian-era houses on the edge of Fort Sanders and World's Fair Park. Read More
On Thursday, June 4 at 3 p.m. staff members from the City of Knoxville's Department of Policy and Communications and from the Metropolitan Planning Commission will moderate a Fort Sanders Long-Range Planning Meeting which involves stakeholders in the Fort Sanders area. Read More
The City of Knoxville's Community Development Dept. is seeking public comment on a plan to use federal economic stimulus funds allocated under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Read More
It's time to jump in and get wet this summer. The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department will open its two outdoor pools this Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. Read More
Knoxville Zoo is saddened to announce the death of one of its favorite animals. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen announced traffic enforcement plans for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Read More
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day. Read More
The City of Knoxville is pleased this week to recognize a group of unsung employees whose work touches the lives of everyone in the City - the men and women of the City's Public Works Department. Read More
On Monday at Fire Station #5 in Mechanicsville, Mayor Haslam, Chief Key and Captains from Station #5 revealed a plaque that honors past, present and future Knoxville Firefighters. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen dedicated a memorial to honor Knoxville Police Department Officers. Read More
Recently, Blount County students from Union Grove Elementary toured Blount Mansion. Read More
Knox County Health Department is offering a series of quarterly cooking demonstrations titled "Change Your Diet, Change Your Life." Read More
The University of Tennessee Computer Store and UT's Make Orange Green are hosting an Electronics Recycling Event on May 14-16 from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at locations on campus. Read More
On October 1, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week containing May 15 as National Police Week. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam presented Janet Glass with a proclamation Tuesday proclaiming May 12, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in Knoxville. Read More
The City of Knoxville has been awarded two Brownfield Assessment Grants that it will use to survey and assess brownfield sites in South Knoxville - particularly in the South Waterfront area. Read More
Knoxville's favorite children's literary festival will be held on May 30 in World's Fair Park Read More
Beginning Sunday night, May 10, motorists traveling on Henley Street in downtown Knoxville should be alert for temporary lane closures and construction workers. Read More
Women are often the caregivers for their spouses, children, and parents, and neglect their own health. Read More
The Hidden Knoxville Walk has been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 12. Read More
The Brown Bag, Green Book series sponsored by the Knox County Public Library and the City of Knoxville continues on Wednesday, May 13, at 12 p.m. at the Market House Room of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce at #17 Market Square. Read More
Last night in during the City Council meeting Firefighters Shawn Bradley and David Gray and Knoxville News Sentinel carrier, Cissy Mutta, received certificates of recognition. Read More
The 6th season of the Market Square Farmers' Market (MSFM) began Saturday, May 2, 2009. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam, Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Martin, Lt. Col. Samuel E. Williams, and others held a grand opening ceremony on May 5th to formally open the new Knoxville U.S. Army Recruiting Station at 9620 Kingston Pike. Read More
The City of Knoxville, Department of Policy and Communications, announces the following personnel changes. Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center is joining in the national celebration of Be Kind to Animals Week May 3-9. Read More
Sunday, a probable case of H1N1 influenza A, also known as swine flu, has been identified in Knox County. Read More
Mayor's Office of the Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness will hold a public meeting on the development of permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals from 6-8 p.m., on Wednesday, May 6 at the Knox County Public Defenders Community Law Office located at 1101 Liberty Street. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam said today that his administration and City Council knew that good financial times eventually have to come to an end - and they carefully managed the city's money to be ready for that day. Read More
Dog Fancy, a widely-read national magazine for dog owners, has recognized the City of Knoxville's Dogwood Park in its annual "America's Best Dog Parks" contest. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Reserve Sgt. Lynn Thompson the 2008 Reserve Officer of the Year for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Due to popular demand, Bloomin' Butterfly Gardens returns to Knoxville Zoo this spring. This living garden invites visitors to step inside a beautifully landscaped exhibit filled with hundreds of colorful butterflies that flutter all around. You butter-fly back to one of Knoxville Zoo's most popular exhibits! Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Bill Muhlfeld the 2008 Officer of the Year for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Jackie Roberts the 2008 Civilian Employee of the Year for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Cameron Paidousis the 2008 Explorer of the Year for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
KUB and the city of Knoxville, along with their initiative partners, recently celebrated the purchase of 400 blocks of green power by downtown residents and businesses through the "Make Downtown Green, Block by Block" campaign. Read More
May is Smart Trips Month and among its many activities are two walks that will appeal to Knoxville residents interested in developing more greenways and in history. Read More
Tennessee public health officials are clear on their objectives: Limit and slow the spread of swine flu and minimize the impact on health. Read More
A graphic design firm hired to guide the City of Knoxville's Downtown Wayfinding Project will present possible plans they have developed during a public meeting in the City County Building. Read More
The City of Knoxville is actively pursuing funding opportunities available as part of the "American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act" (ARRA), which is often referred to as the "stimulus package." Read More
Knoxville Zoo invites party animals of all ages to celebrate conservation of the local environment and Earth's diverse inhabitants at Party for the Planet on Sunday, April 26 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Read More
Ijams Nature Center, a division of Knoxville Parks and Recreation, will hold their 8th Annual Native Plant Sale Saturday, April 25, from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Read More
Rabies Vaccination Clinics to be held consecutive Saturdays, May 2 and 9, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at several Knox County Schools. Read More
A Fort Sanders Stakeholders Long-Range Planning Meeting is set for 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 7 at the Howard Baker Center for Public Policy located on the University of Tennessee campus at 1640 Cumberland Avenue. Read More
The City of Knoxville is holding a public meeting updating the status of the Gay Street Streetscapes project at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28 in the Emporium Building at 100 S. Gay Street. Read More
In 2005 the City of Knoxville's roughly 100 buildings and 40 parks and playing fields generated enough energy to heat and cool thousands of average-sized homes for a month, produced 1,237 tons of non-recycled waste and spewed 48,997 tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Read More
The City of Knoxville's Tree Board will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 24, at Ijams Nature Center beginning at 12:30 p.m. Read More
The City of Knoxville's Community Development Department is seeking comments on the draft Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) plan posted on the website at www.cityofknoxville.org/development. Read More
On Monday, April 6th a public meeting was held to discuss approaches to events on Market Square. Read More
PNI and the City of Knoxville's Community Development Department are pleased to announce a new EZ revolving loan program, the BELP. Read More
U.S. Cellular announced its new Calling All Teachers campaign that will funnel $1 million into classroom materials and educational experiences for students. Read More
Historic Homes of Knoxville will present historic home tours featuring two routes including six of the public house museums in Knox County. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam cheered kids on at Cecil Webb Recreation Center as they competed in various athletic events at the City's third annual "Gym Jam." Read More
The City of Knoxville's Solar America Cities Program will hold two free workshops this week - one aimed at companies and individuals interested in entering the solar industry and the other at homeowners considering the applications and benefits of solar power in their houses. Read More
The Historic Fourth and Gill neighborhood presents the 2009 Tourof Homes on Sunday, April 19 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Read More
The 100 Block of Gay Street will be closed beginning April 20, for roughly the next 12 months as contractors begin reconstruction of the street and sidewalks. Read More
The City of Knoxville will hold a public meeting updating the status of construction of the ongoing Gay Street Streetscapes project at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 13 at the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Conference Room at 17 Market Square. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr., met with World War II veterans at McGhee Tyson Airport Wednesday morning. Read More
Knoxville's 10th annual Earth Day Event, EarthFest 2009 will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 10am to 6pm at Pellissippi State Technical Community College. Read More
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Friday, April 10th, for the Good Friday holiday. Read More
The Brown Bag - Green Book Lunch and Learn series presented by the Knox County Public Library and the City of Knoxville continues on Wednesday, April 8, at 12 p.m. at a new location. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam, Gaines Pittenger - president of Old Gray Cemetery, Steve Dean - East Tennessee Civil War Alliance, Noell Rembert and Lee Curtis with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Rachel Oberban with the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation unveiled a Tennessee Civil War Trail Marker on Tuesday, April 7 at Old Gray Cemetery, 543 N. Broadway. Read More
Structural repair work will continue on the State Street Parking Garage for at least the next three weeks. Read More
The Knox Greenways Coalition will hold the 18th annual Greenways 5k race and 2-mile Dog Jog this Sunday, April 5, to raise support for local greenways. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Investigator Ron Linkins the February Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Investigator Linkins has been with KPD since March 1995. Read More
A section of the Northeast corner of Market Square will be fenced off for at least several weeks while the building façade at 36 Market Square is repaired by its owner. Read More
The City of Knoxville's budget hearings began this morning with various department heads presenting plans to Mayor Bill Haslam that continue offering the same level of services despite a struggling economy and declining revenues. Read More
A representative from an organization that certifies houses as "visitable" - meaning they're easy for individuals with a disability to visit or reside in - will inspect seven new homes in the Park City neighborhood this week to see if they meet the necessary requirements for the EasyLiving Home designation. Read More
Knoxville Zoo knows how kids like to take their eggs in the spring-with the Easter Bunny, of course! Read More
The inaugural Run for the Schools will be Saturday, April 4th, at 8:30 a.m. Read More
The City of Knoxville will partner with several other organizations to offer a free Small Business Conference on Thursday, April 16, at the United Way Building located at 1301 Hannah Ave. Read More
Knox County Public Library is proud to announce the 5th annual Children's Festival of Reading will be held on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at World's Fair Park in downtown Knoxville. Read More
Knoxville's celebrated free outdoor concert series, Sundown in the City, will return to Market Square in downtown Knoxville. Read More
Mayor Haslam and various city department directors will hold budget hearings for the 2009-2010 budget year on April 1-2, 2009 in Room 453 of the City County Building. Read More
The fifth annual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is becoming the city's biggest weekend-long fitness event, offering a health and fitness exposition open to the public, motivational speakers, children's activities and five different running events. Read More
The March 29, 2009 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon will necessitate periodic road and lane closures throughout the city from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More
The 2009 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Live Entertainment Roster is listed below in order of appearance from the start line through the entire Marathon. Read More
The Mayor's Office of the Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness will host a public meeting on Monday, March 30 to discuss issues related to the development and operation of permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals. Read More
In response to concerns of the disability community at the January 27, 2009 City Council meeting, Mayor Haslam suggested pulling together a group of people to discuss the proposed cuts to the KAT LIFT service and to explore possible alternatives. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam, Tony Spezia, president and CEO of Covenant Health, and Race Director Jason Altman, will held a press conference on Tuesday, March 24 at 3 p.m. Read More
A special blood drive is being held Tuesday, March 24 in honor of Thomas "Tank" Strickland who is the City's Community Relations Director and Special Assistant to Mayor Haslam, as well as a Knox County Commissioner. Read More
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The City of Knoxville and other sponsors are hosting an Unwanted Medicines Collection event on Saturday, March 28, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Earth Fare, located at 10903 Parkside Drive in the Shops at Turkey Creek. Read More
The Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness Advisory Board's quarterly public meeting information. Read More
With the first day of spring here, pleasures such as the smell of freshly cut grass, warm afternoons, and daylight well into the evening are approaching. Read More
The City of Knoxville Offices of Special Events and Policy and Communications will hold a public meeting to discuss policies for programming of events on Market Square. Read More
In what has become something of an early spring tradition the City of Knoxville has again been named as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation. Read More
Two of Knoxville Zoo's newest residents are making their debut this week. Read More
The City of Knoxville and MPC will host a meeting regarding long-range planning for Fort Sanders Stakeholders at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 in the Howard Baker Center for Public Policy located on the University of Tennessee campus at 1640 Cumberland Avenue. Read More
The City of Knoxville's Community Development Department is developing the Annual Action Plan for use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Act, and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds during the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2009. Read More
March Madness may be looming at the collegiate level but here in Knoxville several teams have already earned their championships winning the titles in the city's recreation leagues. Read More
History is making a stop near you! The East Tennessee Historical Society, in partnership with Knox County Public Library, is sending out a traveling show highlighting images from its signature exhibition. Read More
Be a part of the Mobile Meal-a-thon on Tuesday, March 17th by donating to the Mobile Meals program. Read More
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense program has declared that March 16-20 is national Fix A Leak Week. Read More
Your community blood center has issued an emergency plea for blood donors. Read More
Wee Play Zoo, Knoxville Zoo's fun new interactive exhibit designed with toddler, pre-school and elementary school-aged visitors in mind, is now open in the Pilot Special Exhibit Building. Read More
Not too long ago there was a steady stream of city-owned vehicles flowing to local vehicle dealerships for repairs that were covered by a warranty or a dealer recall. Read More
The Knoxville Transportation Authority will hold a workshop on Tuesday, March 17th at 3:00 p.m. at O'Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona Street. The public is invited to attend. Read More
Part of Jackson Avenue near where it intersects with Gay Street is tentatively scheduled to be closed to traffic beginning Wednesday, March 18, for a period of four-to-six weeks. Read More
The City of Knoxville's Solar America Cities Project is featured in an article on the Interstate Renewable Energy Council's website and in IREC's State and Stakeholder Newsletter this week. Read More
The City of Knoxville is seeking nominations to fill six vacant seats on the newly reorganized and enlarged Neighborhood Advisory Council. Read More
A crowd of more than 1,300 spectators saw Knoxville's West High School Steppers take the top spot in the City of Knoxville's 4th Annual Teen "Step Off" Show at the Civic Auditorium Friday night. Read More
Mayors Haslam and Ragsdale and Ten Year Plan Director Jon Lawler very much appreciate the willingness of the Ten Year Plan Siting Task Force to provide assistance with siting considerations in regard to permanent supportive housing. Read More
The City of Knoxville is holding a public meeting on its new Downtown Knoxville Wayfinding Project at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 12, in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building. Read More
The City of Knoxville will hold a public meeting updating the status of construction of the ongoing Gay Street Streetscapes project at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 in the Commerce Lofts Conference Room at 122 S. Gay Street. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer Randall Smith the January Officer of the month for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen awarded the department's Life Saving Award to Officer Jayson Waggoner. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Investigator Richard Giammarino the January Officer of the Month. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Tom Sparks the December Civilian Employee of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Sgt. Robert Hembree the December Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Sgt. Hembree has been with the department since January 1997. Read More
The shops, galleries and restaurants of the 100 Block of Gay Street will all be open as usual on First Friday, which takes place on March 6 in Market Square and downtown Knoxville after work until late evening. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam presented a proclamation to representatives of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid South Chapter Monday declaring March 2-8, as MS Awareness Week in Knoxville. Read More
Knox County Public Library is proud to partner with the City of Knoxville to bring a new Lunch & Learn series to downtown Knoxville called "Brown Bag - Green Book" with a focus on the important topic of sustainability. Read More
All four lanes of Summit Hill Drive will be closed again from 9 p.m. Thursday, February 26 until 6 a.m. Friday, February 27 for construction work related to the Gay Street Streetscape Project. Read More
The City of Knoxville will hold a public meeting to discuss the ongoing construction work on the 100 Block of Gay Street which is also known as the Gay Street Streetscapes Project. Read More
Knoxville Zoo and Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge are partnering to host an invasive weed pull at the refuge as part of Invasive Weed Awareness Week. Read More
Sarah Glass, curator of red pandas and special exhibits at Knoxville Zoo, has been named the coordinator for the Association of Zoos and Aquarium's (AZA) Red Panda Species Survival Plan (SSP). Read More
First through fifth graders can take a spring break adventure at Knoxville Zoo's Camp WILD. Campers will learn all about the animals that live at Knoxville Zoo with new activities everyday. Read More
Rudy, a boisterous Labrador Retriever who played Marley in the movie "Marley and Me," led a pack of about 500 dogs of all shapes, sizes and costumes through downtown Saturday morning as Knoxville celebrated its second annual Mardi Growl Dog Parade. Read More
Part, and sometimes all, of Summit Hill Drive will be closed to traffic during the early part of next week, February 23-26. Read More
The Ceremonial first tree planting ceremony announcing the Legacy Tree Fund, a new initiative created by the Legacy Parks Foundation with the support of the Carol R. Johnson and Associates to increase tree planting in Knoxville will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25 at Union Avenue near where it intersects with Market Street. Read More
More than 75 business owners and representatives took part in the City of Knoxville's recent "Solar for Your Business" workshop at the Knoxville Chamber on Market Square. Read More
The City of Knoxville is holding the 4th Annual Teen "Step Off" Show at the Civic Auditorium, at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam told City Council members today that the city has posted a steady financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2008-2009 during the worst economic climate in decades. Read More
The City of Knoxville, Knox County, Innovation Valley Inc., and the Knoxville Chamber will present a free Career Transition Assistance Fair at the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park from noon to 7 p.m. on March 10th. Read More
Knox County Public Library and Knoxville Jazz Festival Inc. proudly announce a pre-festival tribute concert for Jerry Coker, founder of UT's jazz program, on Sunday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the East Tennessee History Center. Read More
A pilot project to recycle used printer and laser ink cartridges has generated enough interest that its backers - the City of Knoxville's Public Service Department and Cartridge World - may consider expanding it. Read More
The City of Knoxville is currently accepting applications from non-profit organizations for Community Agency Grants for fiscal year 2009-2010, which begins on July 1, 2009. Read More
Mayor Haslam will hold a Budget Retreat on Monday, February 16 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the Square Room at Cafe 4 on Market Square. Read More
On Saturday, March 7th at 8:00pm and Sunday, March 8th at 2:00 pm The Appalachian Ballet Company will be presenting Peter and the Wolf with Prokoviev’s score played by an ensemble from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra an narrated by local actor David Dwyer. Read More
The long-awaited Gay Street Streetscapes Project will begin in earnest on Monday, February 16, when contractors close the 200 Block of Gay Street to build large underground vaults for electrical equipment. Read More
University of Tennessee Women's Basketball Coach Pat Summitt will be the first person honored with a star on the new Riverwalk of Fame along the Tennessee River. Read More
The Mayor's Office of the Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness is holding a public meeting on the status of a proposed project. Read More
Vice Mayor Mark Brown resigned from Knoxville's City Council on Friday, January 30, 2009, to accept an appointment as a Knox County Judicial Commissioner. Read More
Vice Mayor and 6th District City Councilman Mark Brown has accepted the position of Knox County Judicial Commissioner, which requires him to resign as Vice Mayor and his elected position on Knoxville City Council. Read More
Knox County will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, February 3rd from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center. Read More
Blount Mansion Association has been selected to receive a $30,000 grant from Rohm and Haas which will be used to paint and preserve the Mansion. Read More
Looking for a book club? Join ours. Read More
The City of Knoxville will build a new playground next to the fountains in World's Fair Park and hopes to have it open and ready for play by the end of the 2009 school year. Read More
Knox County Public Library and Knoxville Jazz Festival Inc. proudly announce the 4th annual Knoxville Jazz Festival March 4-7, 2009. Read More
Rudy, the cake-eating, snowman-destroying version of Marley in the movie "Marley & Me" will serve as grand marshal of the Mardi Growl Dog Parade in downtown Knoxville next month. Read More
East Tennessee Foundation (ETF), the City of Knoxville Community Development Department, Knoxville Major Bill Haslam, and Knoxville City Council are pleased to announce that funding is available through the Neighborhoods Small Grants Program (NSGP) to support projects in 2009. Read More
The City of Knoxville has been awarded $10,000 for its new downtown dog park after being selected as one of the first four Tennessee cities to receive the state's new Green Development Grants. Read More
The Knoxville Museum of Art's Alive After Five concert series presents the John Myers Band on Friday, January 30, from 5:30-8:00 pm. Read More
MEDIC Regional Blood Center issued an emergency appeal for donations of all blood types. Read More
New plays and new writers are the lifeblood of a strong and vibrant theater. Read More
Pellissippi State Technical Community College is responding to the rapidly growing interest in alternative energy and sustainable building practices by rolling out a slate of "Green/Renewable Energy Courses." Read More
The Digital Conversion, planned to happen February 17, is just little more than a month away. Read More
Day-to-day management of diabetes can be confusing and overwhelming. Read More
Knox County's Imagination Library is officially four years old, and Knox County Public Library is celebrating! Read More
Thanks to presenting sponsor, the First Tennessee Foundation, the Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present The Scholastic Art Awards of 2009, a new exhibition featuring artwork by regional students grades 7-12. Read More
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Read More
The Fitch Rating Service announced today that it is affirming the City of Knoxville's AA+ bond rating based on the city's continued strong financial performance in the midst of the nation's worst economic crisis in decades. Read More
The Knoxville Museum of Art's Alive After Five concert series presents the acoustic swing of the Tennessee Sheiks on Friday, January 23, from 5:30-8:00 pm. Read More
Southern Constructors Inc., a Knoxville-based construction company, has been awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the 100 Block of Gay Street. Read More
Applications for funding under the City of Knoxville's Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Act programs will be available on January 12, 2009. Read More
This month, volunteer mentors will begin to meet with the 496 high school seniors who are part of the new Knox Achieves program. Read More
Mayor Bill Haslam and Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale hosted a luncheon for the county's legislative delegation Friday to discuss issues of importance to the city and county and to learn about the prospects of this year's legislative session. Read More
The Knoxville Museum of Art's Alive After Five music series presents an evening of classic blues performed by the Wallace Coleman Blues Band on Friday, January 16, from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Read More
The 2009 Knoxville Youth Summit is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Bearden High School from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Read More
Applications for TV converter box coupons - used to help pay for the boxes that allow older televisions to receive digital programming -will be available at the Regional Senior Summit at the BlueCross Healthy Living Expo. Read More
The City of Knoxville will host a public meeting regarding the proposed reorganization of Article IV of the City of Knoxville's zoning ordinance on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cansler YMCA, 616 Jessamine St. Read More
The MLK Commemoration Commission of Greater Knoxville has developed a series of events to commemorate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read More
The temperatures are dropping, but there are lots of cool activities going on at the Knoxville Zoo. Read More