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Black History Month: KMA Exhibit Salutes Delaney's Pioneering Work
Curator Stephen Wicks from the Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA) discusses the significance of Beauford Delaney's art. Knoxville native Beauford Delaney is revered internationally for his work ...
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evreeland
On Feb 21, 2020 at 4:08 PM
City of Knoxville Lauded as Best Workplace for Commuters
In late January, the City of Knoxville was named one of 2020’s Best Workplaces for Commuters in the nation. This week, Smart Trips held their annual Commuter Appreciation Ceremony and honored the ...
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ptravis
On Feb 14, 2020 at 4:13 PM
"Take it to Charlie!"
Late last year, the City of Knoxville took its household hazardous waste program on the road. The brightly-colored eye-catching truck that rolls into neighborhoods is key to the success of the sta ...
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evreeland
On Jan 23, 2020 at 2:20 PM
Knoxville's MLK Commission Plans Events for King Week
For the 38th year, Knoxville’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission presents its annual King Week Celebration, which includes several opportunities to contemplate the life and legac ...
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ptravis
On Jan 15, 2020 at 10:29 AM
Holidays on Ice 2019 Wrap Up
The holiday season may already feel like a distant memory, but it's not too late to share some stats from the 2019 season of Holidays on Ice. The open-air ice rink saw 15,613 total guests betw ...
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ptravis
On Jan 13, 2020 at 2:24 PM
Mayor Kincannon Meets with Diversity Business Advisory Committee
This week, Mayor Indya Kincannon attended the Diversity Business Advisory Committee’s first meeting of the year and thanked members for providing feedback on how the City can best support and recr ...
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ptravis
On Jan 09, 2020 at 3:45 PM
Former Fire Chief Eddie Cureton Remembered for His Passion, Mentorship
Pat Edward Cureton, a Knoxville firefighter whose career spanned four decades and who served as KFD’s 13th Fire Chief, died January 5. He was 82. Chief Cureton joined the Fire Department in Jun ...
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evreeland
On Jan 06, 2020 at 3:56 PM
Market Square Holidays on Ice Rink Drawing Large Numbers of Skaters
If you think you’re seeing lots of people skating on the Market Square open-air ice rink this year, you’re right. The City’s Office of Special Events has the numbers to back that up. Holidays on ...
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evreeland
On Dec 15, 2019 at 1:03 PM
City Crews Make Memories for Thousands Every Holiday Season
It’s a huge effort that happens every year. And it’s a labor of love. “The public lets us know they like it. We can see it in their faces, too,” says Jay Tinsley, City Assistant Facilities Man ...
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On Nov 26, 2019 at 4:27 PM
Garth Brooks Loves Knoxville. We Do Too.
Country music celebrity Garth Brooks’ Nov. 16 concert broke a Neyland Stadium record for concert sales with nearly 84,000 tickets sold. The seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year was the first ...
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On Nov 18, 2019 at 4:31 PM
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Update: I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project Making Major Progress
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
200,000 Twinkling Lights: City Employees Bring the Holiday Sparkle
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