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Civil Rights Leader Joanne Bland to Speak Aug. 6

Joanne Bland was just 11 years old when she joined the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma., Ala., in 1965. She was the youngest marcher on the day that came to be known as “Bloody Sunday,” ... more»

Posted by Guest On Aug 03, 2015 at 5:46 PM

Beware, Cumberland Avenue Illegal Parkers! KPD to Educate, Then Issue Citations

The Knoxville Police Department will be educating delivery truck drivers this week on how to lawfully find and park in commercial loading zones in the Cumberland Avenue area. They’ll also have ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Aug 03, 2015 at 2:53 PM

City Staff, Webpage Provide Information on New Sign Regulations

Looking for specifics on the comprehensive new 39-page sign ordinance adopted by City Council last week? The ordinance has hundreds of components, and the City’s Plans Review and Inspections staf ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jul 31, 2015 at 4:04 PM

'Major Milestone' - Eastbound Lane to Open Saturday on Western End of Cumberland Avenue

An eastbound lane will open Saturday, Aug. 1, on Cumberland Avenue between Alcoa Highway and 22nd Street – marking a “major milestone” in the City of Knoxville’s $17 million reconstruction of Cumber ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jul 31, 2015 at 3:34 PM

New Crosswalk Canopy Taking Shape

Crews this week are continuing to work on the installation of a new crosswalk canopy on the Clinch Avenue Viaduct. The canopy will help pedestrians get to the Convention Center and Sunsphere from ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jul 30, 2015 at 2:36 PM

Join Smart Trips - Win Free Stuff!

Question: What’s better than doing something good for the health of the planet? Answer: Doing it because it’s the right thing to do – and then being rewarded by winning free movie tickets ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jul 28, 2015 at 3:28 PM

Patricia Robledo Honored With 'Spirit of Inspiration' at LATINO Awards

Congratulations to Patricia Robledo, the City’s Business Liaison, for her selection as winner of the “Spirit of Inspiration Award” for 2015 from the Centro Hispano de East Tennessee! The award recogni ... more»

Posted by Guest On Jul 28, 2015 at 9:44 AM

Check Out Downtown Infrastructure Upgrades in Progress!

A new crosswalk canopy is being constructed that connects the Convention Center with the Tennessean and Holiday Inn. The Clinch Avenue Viaduct spanning World’s Fair Park re-opened Friday aftern ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jul 27, 2015 at 10:23 AM

Listen to the Trees at Two City Parks

If you're out for a run or a walk or a disc golf game at Morningside Park or Victor Ashe Park this weekend, take time to stop and listen to the trees. Nearly 50 trees at those two parks are par ... more»

Posted by Guest On Jul 25, 2015 at 5:12 PM

Getting Up to Speed on Transit Oriented Development

As we mentioned previously, last week the City of Knoxville hosted consultants from Smart Growth America and Strategic Economics for two days of workshops and discussions about Transit Oriented Develo ... more»

Posted by Guest On Jul 24, 2015 at 3:29 PM

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