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

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Bike/ped safety improvements on Henley Bridge benefit all road users 
On Dec. 5, City crews upgraded the existing bike lane on Henley Bridge to a separated bike lane by installing delineators and green bike lane markings. Two weeks prior, crews painted a buffer where th ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Dec 06, 2024 at 11:04 AM
  
Henley Bridge Lights Might Rival Rudolph's Red Nose 
"And if you ever saw it / You would even say it glows." This time of year, you'd probably expect that to refer to Rudolph's shiny red nose. But it could just as easily be a description of the ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Dec 04, 2024 at 1:59 PM
  
Augusta Quarry Update: New Bathrooms Built, Pathway Grading Close to Complete 
Steady progress is being made on the major upgrades at Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson Park. Since the last City Blog update in May, construction crews have made huge strides with multiple aspects ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Nov 06, 2024 at 1:25 PM
  
#KnoxvilleJobWellDone: Deep Team of City Workers Expertly Managed Explosives Crisis 
"Heroes" - that's the last thing they would ever call themselves. Once the 550 broken sticks of commercial-grade emulsion explosives and 197 blasting caps in a smoldering box were rendered safe - a ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Oct 31, 2024 at 10:59 AM
  
KFD Memorial: Remembering and Honoring 
At the Knoxville Fire Department's annual memorial service, Mayor Indya Kincannon, firefighters and their families, and City employees from other departments gathered on Oct. 15 at Mary Costa Plaza. ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Oct 29, 2024 at 3:46 PM
  
#KnoxvilleJobDone: City Engineers Build and Maintain Miles and Miles of Infrastructure 
Did you know that the City’s Engineering Department each year oversees the paving of about 50 miles of streets and the repair and new construction of about 3.2 miles of sidewalk? This week is Natio ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Oct 24, 2024 at 11:01 AM
  
KUB Adds Public EV Chargers on S. Central Street 
Drivers of electric vehicles visiting downtown now have more charging options. In October 2024, KUB opened four new public EV fast-charging stations on S. Central Street. These new chargers – a ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Oct 23, 2024 at 10:55 AM
  
Repurposing on Purpose at the Sustainable Fabric Workshop 
Do you have fabric you are not using, or looking to pick up some for an upcoming project? Before you head out shopping, plan a visit to the South Knox Community Center. That’s right, the Sustainabl ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Oct 23, 2024 at 10:54 AM
  
Finding Inspiration Up Close: ADA Sidewalk Improves Accessibility to Unique Cal Johnson Courts 
Probably the most unique and colorful basketball courts in Knoxville can be found near downtown at the Cal Johnson Community Center, 507 Hall of Fame Drive. But due to a steep grassy slope, the ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Oct 23, 2024 at 10:53 AM
  
UT Game Day Safety: Thank You, City Employees! 
Celebrating Vol football victories sure is a lot of fun. But helping the University of Tennessee in putting on a party for 100,000 fans at Neyland Stadium – plus, hosting all the pre-game tailgatin ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Sep 26, 2024 at 11:14 PM
  
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