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Black History Month: From Tennessee Theatre Porter to Painter

W. James Taylor has always loved the smell of buttery popcorn and the soul-pleasing sounds of the Mighty Wurlitzer organ at the Tennessee Theatre - first as a teenager working as a porter in the 1960s ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 27, 2017 at 1:11 PM

Mayor Rogero Welcomes Holocaust Survivor Eva Schloss to Knoxville

The Knoxville Civic Auditorium was packed Tuesday night for a very special event. Eva Schloss, an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor, spoke to radio host Hallerin Hilton Hill about her harrowing experienc ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Feb 24, 2017 at 12:22 PM

Having Trouble Containing Your Trash to 1 Cart Per Week? You've Got Options!

Part of the new garbage collection system requires each household to fit all its trash into the City-issued trash cart. If you are having a hard time keeping your trash to one 95-gallon cart every w ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 23, 2017 at 5:30 PM

Community Relations' Tatia Harris Connects Rob Peace Biography with Knoxville Sons

Mayor Rogero and several City staff members showed up to support Tatia Harris as she presented for the Knox County Public Library’s Books Sandwiched In series on Wednesday. Harris, TCCRP Grant ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Feb 23, 2017 at 4:29 PM

Mark Your Hand Today With a Red X to "Shine a Light on Slavery"

Thursday, Feb. 23, is the END IT Movement's annual "Shine a Light on Slavery" awareness campaign, when Americans across the country will show solidarity for ending modern slavery around the globe - ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 23, 2017 at 10:48 AM

Black History Month: First African-American Volunteer Fire Department Formed in 1868

These men were the first African-American firefighters to be hired by the City in 1952. A total of eight men were assigned to Engine Co. 4. The photo embedded in the upper left corner is of former M ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 22, 2017 at 3:06 PM

Young people invited to blues class this Saturday

“Woke up this morning… da da da da da….” Many blues songs start out this way. And some would argue it’s because the blues is a universal experience, regardless of age. Local singer-songwriter Ke ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Feb 22, 2017 at 1:44 PM

Glass Collection Up 63 Percent at Recycling Drop-off Centers

Q: Have you seen an increase in tonnage of glass taken to the drop-off recycling centers in January? A: Way to go Knoxville!!! We calculated the average weight of glass recycled at the five recyc ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 21, 2017 at 5:46 PM

Firefighters Honored for Freeing Teenager, Saving His Finger

Congratulations to the five City firefighters with Engine 1 and Rescue 1, who last summer freed a 19-year-old man whose finger had gotten stuck in the frame support of his truck. The firefighters were ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 20, 2017 at 5:55 PM

Big Benders Gives $15,000 to Local Veterans Group to Improve Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park

Sharp’s Ridge Veterans Memorial Park is about to receive some upgrades, thanks to a $15,000 check from Big Benders LLC, a franchise of Hardee’s. The check was presented to the Veterans Heritage Si ... more»

Posted by Guest On Feb 17, 2017 at 2:09 PM

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