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Information, good conversation top agenda at Neighborhood Conference 2019 
The Neighborhood Conference, which had its seventh convening on May 18 at the Knoxville Convention Center, is a brain-busting whirlwind of data exchange that had this attendee asking herself, “Is ther ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On May 22, 2019 at 9:59 AM
  
City Engineers Go From Problem to Solution 
Every ardent “Apollo 13” movie fan remembers the scene. When engineers save the day.  Within a very finite timeframe, they built the very thing that would keep the astronauts alive and ultima ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 14, 2019 at 8:27 AM
  
June 12: State Street Garage Expansion to be 'Substantially Completed' 
The end is near. Just a little over a month away, in fact. City and Public Building Authority officials and Christman Co. managers say the two new decks on the State Street Garage should be ope ... more» 
Posted by tmcdonell  On May 13, 2019 at 4:00 PM
  
Poet Laureates Meet, Word Magic Happens 
Two poet laureates met in Knoxville last week: Knoxville’s Poet Laureate Marilyn Kallet, left, introduced Poet Laureate of the United States Tracy K. Smith to an afternoon class at the University ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Apr 15, 2019 at 4:02 PM
  
City Crews Beautify Knoxville Dogwood Trails 
Nothing says Spring in Knoxville like Dogwood Arts Trails and Gardens. In 12 neighborhoods across the City, 85 streets framed in Dogwood Trees are primed with pink arrows to guide visitors thro ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Apr 04, 2019 at 9:51 AM
  
City County Building Renovation is Largest Ever 
Ninety-three City employees have been in their new work space only a few months, but the impressive renovation is already starting to transform the way the City does business. It’s the largest ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Apr 04, 2019 at 9:50 AM
  
Inaugural Diversity Business Expo Meets with Success 
The inaugural Diversity Business Expo held on March 14 brought together 287 attendees representing businesses, agencies' purchasing departments and event volunteers at Overcoming Believers Church, 211 ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Mar 29, 2019 at 8:46 AM
  
Volunteers and Public Service Department Complete Tree Plantings Along North Knoxville Street 
This winter, 30 volunteers from Trees Knoxville teamed up with City Public Service Department staff to plant 50 trees along Burwell Avenue in just under three hours. This previously relatively barren ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Mar 22, 2019 at 2:02 PM
  
Black History Month: The Travelers' Green Book 
The "Green Book," a travel guide created for African Americans from the 1930s through to 1960s, was brought to the notice of many people this year through a movie by the same name that won Best Pictur ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Mar 01, 2019 at 3:21 PM
  
Knoxville Welcomes New Citizens at Inspiring Naturalization Ceremony  
At a special Naturalization Ceremony, Feb. 26, 2019, Knoxville welcomed 126 new American citizens from 42 countries at the City County Building in Downtown Knoxville. Mayor Madeline Rogero welcomed th ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Mar 01, 2019 at 10:02 AM
  
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