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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
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Sustainability Update: More EV Ports, New Solar Panels, Vision Zero Safer Streets
A Letter from Sustainability Director Brian Blackmon The Office of Sustainability has been hard at work since you last heard from us in 2021. Our team, along with the hard-working folks we rely ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Feb 16, 2023 at 11:43 PM
City Salutes Cindy Gass’ Half Century of Service
Talk about a spontaneous and heartfelt fond farewell. It's what you'd hope for when saying goodbye to a beloved co-worker who's invested half a century in public service. .iframe-container{ po ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Feb 16, 2023 at 11:40 PM
Thank You, City Employees, for Your Hard Work & Dedication in 2022!
Throughout 2022, the dedicated men and women who work for the City of Knoxville continually innovated, collaborated and problem-solved. But mostly, they just rolled up their sleeves and matter-of-f ...
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evreeland
On Feb 01, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Mentoring Matters: Omega Lamplighters Reach 5th Graders
On a recent weekday afternoon, a group of fifth grade boys at Sarah Moore Greene Academy take a detour from the cafeteria into a multi-purpose room just down the hall. They quietly eat their lunch ...
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ptravis
On Feb 01, 2023 at 4:04 PM
Two Bikes Mentorship Empowers Knoxville Youth
Two Bikes is a bike shop in Knoxville's Old City. It opened in April 2021 and serves local cyclists, many of whom commute through downtown and drop in to the store to use the community workstands post ...
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ptravis
On Jan 25, 2023 at 12:37 PM
"Walking in a Winter Wonderland..."
Go ahead. Try to not sing to yourself "Walking in a Winter Wonderland" as you imagine happily trekking on a wide new sidewalk or greenway as fluffy snowflakes are falling all around you. As the ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Dec 27, 2022 at 10:39 AM
Fort Sanders, the City & UT: The Intersection of Public Health & Public Safety
The City of Knoxville and the University of Tennessee have a strong collective history of partnership. This partnership is a pivotal part of ensuring a strong base of public safety and public healt ...
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evreeland
On Dec 05, 2022 at 11:06 AM
Fire Department Remembers Fallen Firefighters, Observes Fire Prevention Week
City officials and residents last month commemorated two important anniversaries with the Knoxville Fire Department. Check out the Oct. 20, 2022 annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service in the vi ...
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evreeland
On Nov 17, 2022 at 7:46 PM
Public Service Demonstrates Skill at Equipment Rodeo
The Tennessee Chapter of the American Public Works Association (TCAPWA) held its annual meeting in Knoxville on Nov. 9 and 10, 2022, perhaps giving some home field advantage to our Public Service team ...
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ptravis
On Nov 15, 2022 at 4:26 PM
Urban Wilderness Drawing National Acclaim - and Tourists
Knoxville is home to one of the country’s most expansive and centrally located outdoor adventure areas, full of hiking, biking, walking and paddling trails and paths. The 1,000-acre (and growing) U ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Nov 03, 2022 at 3:37 PM
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Recent Posts
#PublicWorksWednesday: Dirty Lots and Neighborhood Codes
KPD Officer Delivers Groceries to Snowbound 90-Year-Old: 'I Love Taking Care of My Community'
KFD Provided Life-saving Help During the Snowstorm: 'We Made a Difference'
Fleet Services Technicians Worked 24/7 to Keep City Plow & Salt Trucks on the Road 24/7
Public Service Snow Plow Driver: 'Team Effort - People Were Definitely Appreciative of Us'
3-1-1 Customer Service Rep Connected People with Help: 'It Was Important to Me to Be Here'
Neighborhood Cocktail Bar Near Stadium Looking to Do Baseball- and Soccer-themed Drink Menus
Stadium Milestone: All 1,200 Tons of Steel Framing in Place, Plus Two-thirds of the Concrete Poured
#KnoxvilleJobWellDone: City Employees Make the Holidays Bright and Festive
New Baker Creek Preserve Pavilion Close to Opening; Check Out This Pretty Night-time Photo!
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