Mayor-Elect Madeline Rogero's Inauguration will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Jacob Building at Historic Chilhowee Park located at 3301 E. Magnolia Avenue.
The public is welcome to attend. There will be signs along with KPD officers to show the public where to park. There will be public parking at the Knoxville Zoo and below the Jacob Building. KAT trolleys/buses will provide transportation from parking area to the Jacob Building.
Swearing in Ceremonies will be held for the following positions:
Madeline Rogero - Mayor
John R. Rosson Jr. - City Judge
George Wallace - City Council, At-Large Seat A
Marshall Stair - City Council, At-Large Seat B
Finbarr Saunders - City Council, At-Large Seat C
Mark Campen - City Council, Fifth District
Special Called City Council Meeting:
After the ceremonies, starting at approximately 12 noon, a Special Called City Council meeting will be held.
The purpose of the meeting is to elect a Vice-Mayor, Beer Board Chairperson and a City Council Representative to the Knoxville Transportation Authority.
Directions to Chilhowee Park at 3301 East Magnolia Ave.:
From North of Knoxville (Clinton, LaFollette, Lexington)
I-75 South toward Knoxville. Merge onto I-275 South toward Asheville. Take Exit 3 toward Asheville. Merge onto I-640 East. Follow I-640 East and merge onto I-40 West toward Nashville. Take Exit 392A (Rutledge Pike/Knoxville Zoo Drive) onto Rutledge Pike/TN-1 US-11W. Follow signs to Chilhowee Park.
From Northeast of Knoxville (Bristol, Kingsport, Johnson City)
I-81 South to I-40 West. Follow I-40 West to Exit 392A (Rutledge Pike/Knoxville Zoo Drive) onto Rutledge Pike/TN-1 US-11W. Follow signs to Chilhowee Park.
From South of Knoxville (Chattanooga, Athens, Cleveland)
I-75 North to I-40 East. Follow I-40 East toward Asheville. Take Exit 392 (Rutledge Pike/Knoxville Zoo Drive) onto Rutledge Pike/TN-1 US-11W. Follow signs to Chilhowee Park.
From East of Knoxville (Newport, Asheville)
I-40 West to Exit 392A (Rutledge Pike/Knoxville Zoo Drive) onto Rutledge Pike/TN-1 US-11W. Follow signs to Chilhowee Park.
From West of Knoxville (Crossville, Cookeville, Nashville)
I-40 East toward Knoxville. Follow I-40 East toward Asheville. Take Exit 392A (Rutledge Pike/Knoxville Zoo Drive) onto Rutledge Pike/TN-1 US-11W. Follow signs to Chilhowee Park.