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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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November 2020 - Posts
Jackson Avenue Ramps Update: Crews Putting Original Pavers Back in Place as Project Nears Completion
As the new Jackson Avenue Ramps inch closer toward completion, crews this month have been completing a sentimental milestone in the $8.7 million project: The trademark 100-year-old red brick pavers ar ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Nov 24, 2020 at 10:50 AM
New 900-Square-Foot Impound Building Offers Small Comforts for Employees, Improved Customer Service
Today (Friday, Nov. 20), Mayor Indya Kincannon toured the City’s new Impound Building, 3407 Vice Mayor Jack Sharp Road, and talked with the Fleet Services Department employees who staff impound operat ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Nov 20, 2020 at 3:44 PM
Photo Gallery: Enjoy a Tour of the Rejuvenated Cal Johnson Recreation Center and Park
On Sept. 23, 2020, Mayor Indya Kincannon, City Council members, community partners and advocates officially cut a ribbon and dedicated the rejuvenated Cal Johnson Recreation Center, 507 Hall of Fame D ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Nov 20, 2020 at 3:33 PM
Holiday Decorating Crew: ‘We Always Want Downtown to Look Its Best’
If you like the way downtown shines and twinkles during the holidays, thank Dustin Hinshaw, the Public Service Department crew leader whose team every year hangs 2,000 strands of lights and constructs ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Nov 19, 2020 at 10:48 PM
200,000 Twinkling Lights: City Employees Bring the Holiday Sparkle
It wouldn’t quite be accurate to say that Downtown is being lit up with a dazzling light display this Christmas despite a global pandemic. Rather, Downtown will be flooded in even more red and whit ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Nov 19, 2020 at 10:48 PM
Record Voter Turnout: A Big Thanks to the 1,000 Poll Workers Who Kept the Election Running Smoothly!
Did you know that close to 1,000 people are needed to manage a Knox County election? It took that many poll workers to smoothly accommodate the record turnout for Tuesday's presidential electio ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Nov 05, 2020 at 1:30 PM
Recent Posts
Urban Wilderness: 1 week, 2 milestones
Congratulations to KPD's Newly Promoted Officers!
#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
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