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Best Glass Recycling Practices in the Midst of Industry Changes

With the Fourth of July extended weekend upon us, recyclable materials such as glass, paper and plastic products are likely to increase over the next few days. It’s important to know the best method i ... more»

Posted by Guest On Jul 01, 2016 at 3:45 PM

Just in Time for First Friday: Check Out the Walnut Street Garage Banners!

They're up and looking amazing! The three large banners measure a total of 223 feet in length and 58 feet in height, and they're enhancing the aesthetics of the south wall of the Walnut Street Ga ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jul 01, 2016 at 1:31 PM

Knox Makers Sets Up New Shop in South Knoxville

Issac Merkle sighs with satisfaction as he looks around the vast new 3,265-square-foot workshop. “As a child, I always dreamed of getting my hands on a place like this,” says Merkle, Creative Dir ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 30, 2016 at 3:52 PM

Historic Banners Being Installed on Walnut Street Garage

The bold new banners are going up on the south side of the Walnut Street Garage. The three large banners being installed - measuring a total of 223 feet in length and 58 feet in height - are re ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 30, 2016 at 3:27 PM

Expansive Third Creek Greenway Mural Celebrates Aquatic Bio-Diversity

There's a spot along the Third Creek Greenway where bicyclists and joggers are pleasantly caught by surprise. As they near a retaining wall close to the Alcoa Highway/Cumberland Avenue exit ramp, ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 29, 2016 at 12:43 PM

Measuring Progress: Story Maps Document TIFs, PILOTs as Successful Redevelopment Tools

Before: The former J.C. Penney building, 412 S. Gay St., at its low point. After: The same building, after an estimated $10 million in private investment, now houses two restaurants, a basement ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 27, 2016 at 3:38 PM

Fountain City Bridge Replacement Brings Improved Facade and Pedestrian Options

Mayor Madeline Rogero, City Council members and Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization representatives cut the ribbon Wednesday, officially opening a Holbrook Drive replacement brid ... more»

Posted by Guest On Jun 24, 2016 at 10:08 AM

Walking Downtown: Sidewalk Repair Projects Underway

Throughout downtown, pedestrians will notice a number of sections of broken sidewalks that are being repaired. Here's a rundown on some of those projects: A section of Old City sidewalk is bein ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 15, 2016 at 10:14 AM

For the Love of the Music: Free Summer Market Square Concert Series Continues

On Thursday evenings, music lovers gather on Market Square, where they're treated to free weekly samplings of a wide variety of genres performed by local bands – from classical music to blues, fro ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 13, 2016 at 2:02 PM

Designs Sought for Window Sticker: Aim is to Recognize Businesses that Hire People With Disabilities

Coming soon to a storefront near you: Window stickers that recognize businesses that proactively create employment opportunities for people with disabilities. But before the stickers can be p ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 10, 2016 at 11:07 AM

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