| MARCH 2021 | ARCHIVES |
Mayor Kincannon encourages all City employees to check out the new My Knoxville app.
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 Freedom Pass Makes Strong Debut
In the pilot program's first month, Knox County students used their new Freedom Passes to take 2,487 free passenger trips aboard Knoxville Area Transit buses – an average of almost 90 trips a day in February.
The new Freedom Pass allows unlimited rides on KAT’s fixed route bus service for students through Dec. 31, 2021.
"I'm glad to see the City’s Freedom Pass program is off to such a strong start," Mayor Indya Kincannon said. "These passes represent independence for families and make it easier for students to access after-school activities.
Plus, introducing students to riding KAT now helps grow the next generation of transit enthusiasts. This helps our environment now and will pay green dividends in the decades to come."
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 Happy Mom Uses Freedom Pass as a Teaching Tool
Tiara-Lady Wilson is a transit enthusiast. Her kids began riding KAT buses with her when they were small.
Read why she sees the Freedom Pass as a great way to foster independence and build trust.
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Interrupting Violence: City Commits Additional $1 M
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Neighborhood Conference Connects Neighbors Virtually
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Public Service: Promoting Recycling, Picking Up Litter
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Rethinking Restaurateuring, Post-pandemic
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David Brace
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy to the Mayor
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Do you know that nearly 80% of all Americans are on social media platforms? Chances are you have a personal Facebook, Snapchat or Instagram account.
For many of us, when people see us in public or online, they immediately associate who we are with the City. It’s not always fair, but it's reality.
Chief Operating Officer David Brace shares his own experience to remind all of us: Think before you post!
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 KPD’s Erland Encourages Colleagues to ‘Think Outside the Box’
If you’ve ever worked on a new project you weren’t sure would ever get off the ground, you’re not alone! Knoxville Police Department Public Information Officer Scott Erland gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the new “Ask KPD” live video series.
 KFD's Scott Calloway Motivates Trainees
Twenty-five years ago, when Knoxville Fire Department Assistant Chief of Training Scott Calloway was still pretty fresh out of the University of Tennessee with a degree in economics, he told his father he was going to become a firefighter.
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 This month’s mystery employee has only been with the City of Knoxville for half a year, but he’s secretly wanted to work in his current position for many years.
He’s an avid collector of basketball and football cards, and he and his family especially enjoy exploring the city’s many hiking trails.
His favorite food is an infrequent treat: filet mignon, cooked medium rare.
He is a huge fan of Disney World, a fact that may be reflected in his workspace.
Have you guessed who this City of Knoxville employee is?
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 See who's celebrating a significant work anniversary for March and thank them for their service!
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