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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 ...
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Guest
On Mar 01, 2019 at 10:02 AM
Black History Month: Bob Booker Recalls Entertainment Venues in Segregated Knoxville
To say that Robert J. “Bob” Booker is busy in February is an understatement. The author, historian, Knoxville College graduate, military veteran, former state legislator and co-founder of the Beck ...
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ptravis
On Feb 18, 2019 at 1:39 PM
Black History Month: City Continues to Help Preserve Cal Johnson's Legacy
The City of Knoxville has long been involved in preserving the legacy of one of its most notable sons: Caldonia Fackler Johnson. Born into slavery in a room at the Farragut Hotel in 1844, and free ...
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ptravis
On Feb 18, 2019 at 12:21 PM
Black History Month: Restoration of Odd Fellows Cemetery Continues with City Support
It had become a field of weeds and destroyed tombstones. Odd Fellows Cemetery, one of Knoxville’s first African-American cemeteries, was neglected and overgrown. Then, in 2009, a community res ...
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ptravis
On Feb 15, 2019 at 3:14 PM
Chilhowee Park Stakeholders Participate in Planning its Future
East Knoxville residents turned out for an open house Tuesday night at the Jacob Building as City staff and a consulting team heard their dreams of how Chilhowee Park might be used in the future. ...
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ptravis
On Feb 07, 2019 at 4:21 PM
Go Big! Knoxville Promotes Need for Mentors
The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) and Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of East Tennessee rolled out the red carpet for Knoxville’s youth as they launched the Go Big! Knoxville mentoring program at ...
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fmcanally
On Feb 01, 2019 at 3:45 PM
When a Snow Plan Comes Together
Knoxville has seen lots of snowfalls over the years. Who can forget the great “Blizzard of ‘93” when East Tennessee was blanketed with heavy snow for weeks. This week’s snow? Only about an inch. E ...
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ptravis
On Feb 01, 2019 at 10:39 AM
Diversity Business Advisory Committee Welcomes 5 New Members
This week, the Diversity Business Advisory Committee met with Mayor Madeline Rogero and discussed strategies for reaching out to owners and managers of companies owned by minorities, women and service ...
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evreeland
On Jan 11, 2019 at 5:26 PM
Winter Work: How Public Service Workers Keep Downtown Looking Pristine
Our Winter Work blog series has caught up with City employees to find out how they help make the holidays happen downtown. We reached out to Public Service's Mark Karns to find out how they keep downt ...
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On Dec 28, 2018 at 8:45 AM
Winter Work: How KFD Officials Prepare to Save the Day through the Holidays
We've been covering how City employees make the holidays happen in our "Winter Work" blog series. We caught up with Capt. John Dodson to learn about how Knoxville Fire Department's first responders ...
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On Dec 28, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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Update: I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project Making Major Progress
Both Jackson Avenue Ramps Now Open; Compare 'Before' and 'After' Photos
New Jackson Avenue West Ramp About to Open; East Ramp to Open by Mid-January
Neighborhoods Decorate for Holiday Trails
Facade Funding Recipient Likewise Coffee Open on Magnolia
Winter Fishing at Fountain City Lake Made Possible by Years of Restoration Work
Preserving History is Part of City's Role in Redevelopment, Reinvestment
Neighborhood Groups Donate Meals Via Virtual Challenge
Jackson Avenue Ramps Update: Crews Putting Original Pavers Back in Place as Project Nears Completion
New 900-Square-Foot Impound Building Offers Small Comforts for Employees, Improved Customer Service
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