| MARCH | ARCHIVES |
Mayor Kincannon announces new performance based bonuses!
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 Public Service Plants the Seeds of Spring
As spring returns to Knoxville, the City’s Public Service Horticulture Team is out in full force, transforming the downtown landscape with vibrant blooms. Their work not only beautifies our city but it sets the tone for a new season of community and fresh possibilities.
Behind every flower bed and revitalized planter is a crew of dedicated Public Service employees who specialize in horticulture and urban beautification. Led by John Hooper, Horticulture Manager, and Lucas McBee, Downtown Horticulture Foreman, the team takes pride in creating seasonal displays that welcome residents, workers, and visitors alike.
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Positive Strides for KPD Recruitment
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Parks and Rec Master Plan Goes Public
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Tennessee RiverLine Activates Land, Water Recreation
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Celebrating Women in City Leadership
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 Making Waves With Your Workout Routine
Looking to “make some waves” to your current workout routine?
Water aerobics classes may be just what you are looking for, and the City offers them at 2 locations.
Whether you are looking for a gentler way to move your muscles and increase flexibility, or an intense cardio workout—we have something for you!
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Public Service Crew Patches 1,000 Potholes in 3 Months
 They move fast, filling one pothole after another.
In just the first three months of 2025, the Public Service Department professionals remediated more than 1,000 potholes in City streets.
It’s the heart of “pothole season.”
As a Knoxville motorist, you (and your car) can appreciate the speed and professionalism of the pothole crew.
No more of that dreaded “ka-chunk!” sound – and the uh-oh apprehension when your tire squarely hits a deep pothole.
"Our pothole crew really takes pride in what they do," Public Service Director Rachel Butzler said. "Once we get a request for service from 3-1-1, those potholes get filled within two working days.”
See for yourself! City Communications videographer Shawn Davis followed the pothole-patching process from when the call for service comes into 3-1-1 through when the City crew takes care of that pesky pothole.
Key Riverwalk Connection ‘Critically Important’
 To realize the wide, continuous, tree-lined riverwalk along the entire 3-mile South Waterfront, one major barrier – right smack dab in the middle of the pathway – had to be overcome.
With funding for design work appropriated in March, that key connection is on schedule to be built and to open within two years.
Read how City riverwalk planners are creatively building a bypass that will pass beneath the elevated Norfolk Southern rail line, just west of the Henley Bridge.
The connection will link two existing sections of riverwalk and use a switchback to lessen the impact of a significant elevation change and make the entire riverwalk more accessible.
More importantly, the new connection will make possible a seamless 0.8-mile greenway that connects the One Riverwalk, 303 Flats, Cityview and the new Livano Knoxville communities – and then, on to the planned pedestrian bridge downriver.
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 March’s mystery employee is a 21-year veteran of the City, with a lot of field experience under her belt. Her uniform involves waders and a lot of tie-dye. Also, she belongs to that select class of employees who know where the showers are in the City County Building.
For 14 years, she had a part-time job decorating cakes.
And once, she was chased by a bear.
Can you guess the identify of your colleague?
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 Happy anniversary to employees hired in the month of March!
Congratulations to the individuals and departments that recently won awards and KUDOS.
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Dogwood Arts events fill the month of April. Walk the trails, visit an art show or better yet, enjoy the Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk this Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Market Square and Krutch Park. Take a look below of previous masterpieces that have graced our sidewalks!
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