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2005

Communications Director

Kristin Farley
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Knoxville, TN 37902

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Below you will find 2005 news releases from the City of Knoxville.

2005 November Officers of the Month
Posted: 12/29/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer Shawn Peoples and Officer Brian Kauffman the . Officer Peoples has been with the department since October 2001. Officer Kauffman has been an officer for KPD since March 2005. Read More
2005 October Civilian Employee of the Month
Posted: 12/29/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Scott Dickenson the for the Knoxville Police Department. Dickenson is a Crime Analyst and has been with the department since April 1991. Read More
2005 October Officer of the Month
Posted: 12/29/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer Ryan Flores as the Knoxville Police Department's Officer of the Month for October. Officer Flores has been with the department since January 1997. Read More
City of Knoxville Christmas Holiday Schedule 2005
Posted: 12/21/2005
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Day. Read More
City of Knoxville holiday schedule 2005
Posted: 12/16/2005
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 26th in observance of the Christmas holiday. City leaf crews will run a limited service on Friday morning, Dec. 23rd. Read More
Phone book recycling campaign begins
Posted: 12/13/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam kicked off this year's phone book recycling contest today by recognizing pupils who designed winning posters to promote the campaign and their teachers. Read More
South Waterfront public workshop
Posted: 12/13/2005
Consultants will present development scenarios for Knoxville's South Waterfront at a public workshop beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 at Kerbela Shriners Temple, located at 315 Mimosa Ave. Read More
Swearing-in Ceremony Set for Dec. 17
Posted: 12/13/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam will host a swearing-in ceremony for recently re-elected City Council members at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the City County Building. Read More
Agencies in Project Homeless Connect
Posted: 12/07/2005
Project Homeless Connect is sponsored by the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and the East Tennessee Coalition for the Homeless. Read More
Meeting for transit center design
Posted: 12/07/2005
A public meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13 to review the most recent design plans for the Knoxville Station Transit Center. Read More
Project Homeless Connect in Knoxville
Posted: 12/07/2005
Knoxville is one of 20 cities across the country taking part in Project Homeless Connect on Dec. 8 by hosting a one-day event to link homeless individuals and families with the resources needed to help them move toward housing and self-sufficiency. Read More
Knoxville Zoo's Knoxville Zoo's Einstein flying to New York for two television programs
Posted: 12/02/2005
Einstein already rules the roost at Knoxville Zoo's Bird Show. Now she is set to rule the airwaves. The zoo's feathered friend is making another national television appearance during "Good Morning America" on Tuesday, Dec. 6 on WATE-TV Ch. 6. Read More
Street Closures Set for Christmas Parade
Posted: 12/01/2005
The 2005 Fowler's/WIVK Santa Claus Parade begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 in downtown Knoxville. Read More
City Wins Recycling Contest
Posted: 11/28/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today that the City of Knoxville earned a first place national award in the National City Recycling Challenge for collecting 182,672 pounds of aluminum cans to be recycled. Read More
Furniture needed to assist evacuees
Posted: 11/28/2005
The Compassion Coalition is seeking donations of furniture and household goods for individuals displaced by Hurricane Katrina who are moving into permanent housing in the Knoxville area. Read More
KFD Graduates New Firefighters Class
Posted: 11/28/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam and Fire Chief Carlos Perez presented diplomas and badges to the 28 members of the 2005 Fire Recruit Class at a ceremony on Nov. 21st at North Knoxville Baptist Church. Read More
Celebration of Lights Festival Opens
Posted: 11/23/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam will lead the traditional lighting of the tree on Friday, November 25 to kick off the Celebration of Lights, an evening of holiday entertainment on Market Square. Read More
City's Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule 2005
Posted: 11/23/2005
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Read More
City's playground named state's best
Posted: 11/22/2005
The Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association has named the City of Knoxville's Ashley Nicole Dream Playground as the Best New Facility in 2005. Read More
James White Parkway Entrance Ramp Closing
Posted: 11/22/2005
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced that the Summit Hill Drive entrance ramp to James White Parkway will close November 29, 2005. Read More
Volunteers needed for Homeless Connect
Posted: 11/18/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale issued a call for volunteers to assist with Project Homeless Connect, a one-day event designed to help homeless individuals and families tap into the resources needed to help them move toward housing and self-sufficiency. Read More
Holidays on Knoxville waterfront
Posted: 11/15/2005
Pilot's RiverLights Festival and Boat Parade - the first Christmas in the City event of the 2005 season - will be held this Friday at Volunteer Landing. Read More
KPD Opens New Drivers Training Center
Posted: 11/15/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today opened the new Knoxville Police Department Drivers Training Center. The Drivers Training Center completes the final phase of the state-of-the-art Phil Keith Training Center. Read More
South Waterfront workshop
Posted: 11/15/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam invites Knoxville citizens to participate in the first public workshop on Thursday to begin creation of the South Waterfront Vision and Action Plan. Read More
Chris Howley Honored for Work
Posted: 11/14/2005
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Nashville district presented today its Commander's Award For Public Service to Christopher S. Howley, a stormwater engineer for the City of Knoxville, for demonstrating superior teamwork and providing exceptional service to the community. Read More
Recycle hangers and beautify Knoxville
Posted: 11/14/2005
The City of Knoxville and Prestige Cleaners are encouraging residents to recycle their hangers to help beautify the city's Dogwood trails with the planting of new trees. Read More
Civil War Reenactment at Fort Dickerson
Posted: 11/08/2005
The City of Knoxville and the Knoxville Civil War Round Table will be hosting their annual Living History Weekend at Fort Dickerson Park located at 3000 Fort Dickerson Road just off Chapman Highway November 12-13, 2005. Read More
Install Smoke Alarms
Posted: 11/08/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam, Fire Chief Carlos Perez and other area Chiefs and firefighters gathered Wednesday to encourage residents to install smoke alarms or, if they already have alarms, to test the batteries to ensure the alarms are in good working order. Read More
Market Sq. Parking Garage now open
Posted: 11/03/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam and City Council today cut the ribbon to open the Market Square Parking Garage, which was built to serve the growing number of downtown residents, visitors and businesses. Read More
Holidays On Ice coming to Market Square
Posted: 11/02/2005
Ice skating returns to Market Square this holiday season with the opening of an outdoor rink on Nov. 25 during the City of Knoxville's Celebration of Lights festival. Read More
KPD Civilian Employee of the Month
Posted: 10/31/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today announced Tracy Isenberg as the September Civilian Employee of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Isenberg works in the Crime Analysis Unit and has been with the department since February 2002. Read More
September Officer of the Month for 2005
Posted: 10/31/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Motor Officer Ron Trentham as the September 2005 Officer of the Month. Officer Trentham has been with the Knoxville Police Department since November 1994. Read More
Mayor opens City greenway
Posted: 10/28/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam, Tennessee Transportation Commissioner Gerald Nicely and members of City Council cut a ribbon today to mark a 1-mile addition to the Will Skelton Greenway. Read More
Gay Street Viaduct to Close Nov. 1
Posted: 10/27/2005
The Gay Street viaduct, which spans the Norfolk Southern railroad yard and connects Jackson Avenue to Depot Avenue, will be closed beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1 for construction. Read More
James White Pkwy. Entrance Ramp Closing
Posted: 10/27/2005
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced Thursday that the Magnolia Avenue entrance ramp to southbound James White Parkway will permanently close the morning of November 1, 2005. Read More
Input sought to So. Waterfront plan
Posted: 10/20/2005
The City of Knoxville released today a schedule for more than a dozen public meetings beginning October 26 through June 15, 2006 to create a South Waterfront Vision and Action Plan. Read More
Mayor's Walking Tour Oct. 18
Posted: 10/18/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam will host a Walking Tour beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 beginning at Cagle Terrace Apartments, 515 Renford Drive. Read More
Greenways highlight of Nov. 5 bike ride
Posted: 10/14/2005
The fifth annual Neighborhood Bike Ride Waterfront Tour, sponsored by the City of Knoxville and organized by the Knoxville Regional Bicycle Program, will be held on Saturday, Nov 5. Read More
Fun at Boo! at the Zoo
Posted: 10/13/2005
Knoxville's largest Halloween event is back and it's bigger than ever. The 19th annual Boo! at the Zoo presented by U.S. Cellular® is eight nights of safe and spooky fun set for Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 20-23 and 27-30, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Knoxville Zoo. Read More
Plan to end chronic homelessness
Posted: 10/07/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale announced today that they will appoint a director to bring together the federal, state and local resources necessary to implement a plan to end chronic homelessness over the next 10 years. Read More
Basketball Official Workshop
Posted: 10/04/2005
A Basketball Officials Camp and Scorekeepers Workshop are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 12 at Cumberland Estates Recreation Center, located on 4529 Silver Hill Drive. Read More
First Friday Event Downtown Nov. 2005
Posted: 10/04/2005
Come downtown and enjoy First Friday in the Market Square District! Read More
August 2005 Officer of the Month
Posted: 09/29/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer Joshua McAlister the Officer of the Month for August 2005. Officer McAlister has been with the Knoxville Police Department since December 2002. Read More
August 2005 Civilian Employee of the Month
Posted: 09/29/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Becky Brack the August for the Knoxville Police Department. Brack is assigned to the Crime Analysis Unit and has been with the department since February 1998. Read More
KPD Chaplains Honored
Posted: 09/29/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today honored three Knoxville Police Department Chaplains for their response to an individual who was victimized while traveling through Knoxville. The Chaplains honored include Chaplain Mike Patty, Chaplain Gerald King, and Chaplain Pamela Neal. Read More
Thermometer Exchange Event
Posted: 09/26/2005
Knoxville residents can exchange their old mercury thermometers for new, free digital thermometers from 10a.m. to 2 p.m., or as long as the supply lasts, on Saturday, October 1 at one of the Home Depot Stores located at Knoxville Center Mall 4710 Centerline Drive or, Knoxville West 9361 Kingston Pike. Read More
Coliseum Red Cross Shelter to Close
Posted: 09/21/2005
The Red Cross shelter at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum, which opened September 9th for 287 evacuees from Louisiana, will close on Monday, September 26th after breakfast. Read More
Furniture Needed for Evacuees
Posted: 09/21/2005
The Compassion Coalition is urgently seeking donations for furniture and household items for Hurricane Katrina evacuees who are moving into housing in the Knoxville area. Read More
Redflex Chosen for program
Posted: 09/20/2005
A contract between the City of Knoxville and Redflex Traffic Systems Inc. to provide automated red light enforcement system is scheduled to be considered by City Council on October 4. Read More
Zoo Hosts Hispanic Celebration
Posted: 09/19/2005
The Knoxville Zoo is a place for everyone to enjoy and view the many wonders of nature firsthand. For that reason, the zoo is hosting its first Hispanic Cultural Celebration Sunday, Sept. 25. Read More
Furniture Needed for Katrina Evacuees
Posted: 09/16/2005
The Compassion Coalition has notified us that they currently need furniture for the Katrina evacuees. Read More
2005 Outstanding City Employees Announced
Posted: 09/14/2005
Mayor Haslam announced the Outstanding City Employee Award for 2005 at the City Council meeting held Tuesday, September 13. Read More
KPD & KFD respond to Katrina
Posted: 09/13/2005
The City of Knoxville's police officers and firefighters are responding to calls for help in the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast. Read More
Knoxville Zoo giving away kisses
Posted: 09/13/2005
Knoxville Zoo is set to give a kiss to each visitor to the zoo Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Hershey's Kissmobile cruiser is rolling into Knoxville Zoo to give away Hershey's Kisses brand milk chocolates to visitors. Read More
Warehouse Halts Acceptance of Donations
Posted: 09/08/2005
The Katrina Relief Warehouse, located at 4825 North Broadway, has temporarily halted the collection of donations. Read More
Early Vote for City Primary Election
Posted: 09/07/2005
Early voting centers are now open for the City of Knoxville Primary Election. Read More
Recycle and win cash for the city
Posted: 09/07/2005
City of Knoxville and Knox County residents who recycle their aluminum cans helped the city win cash a prize of $5,000.00 that funded recycling projects throughout the rest of the year. Read More
UT is Invited to Discover Downtown
Posted: 09/07/2005
The City of Knoxville is inviting University of Tennessee students, faculty and staff to "Discover Downtown" beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at Market Square. Read More
Thermometer Exchange Sept. 17
Posted: 09/06/2005
Knoxville residents can exchange their mercury thermometers for new, free digital thermometers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or as long as the supply lasts, on Saturday, September 17 at Safe City, the City of Knoxville Police Department's Safety Fair. 165 S. Concord Street between Kingston Pike and Sutherland Avenue. Read More
Free Baseball-Softball Camp
Posted: 09/02/2005
The City of Knoxville is hosting a free baseball/softball camp on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005 at Caswell Park on 620 Winona Street from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Read More
Katrina Relief Effort Buoyed by 2-1-1
Posted: 09/02/2005
Across the country, calls to 2-1-1 are bringing relief, financial aid and support to victims of Hurricane Katrina, and local 2-1-1 officials say the increased activity demonstrates the critical need for a national 2-1-1 service. Read More
Knoxville & Knox County Efforts Underway to Help Victims of Hurricane Katrina
Posted: 09/02/2005
Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale and Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam today announced that the city and county are doing everything possible to provide the necessary assistance for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Read More
Donate to Red Cross at Boomsday 2005
Posted: 09/01/2005
On Sunday, Sept. 4, not only will more than 250,000 Boomsday XVIII spectators view the nation's largest Labor Day fireworks show, but they'll also have the opportunity to lend a helping hand to thousands of Hurricane Katrina victims hundreds miles away in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Read More
Reservations for Market Sq. Parking Garage
Posted: 09/01/2005
Reservations for monthly parking passes for the Market Square Parking Garage in downtown Knoxville will be accepted beginning Wednesday, Sept. 7. Read More
Talks begin on So. Waterfront plan
Posted: 09/01/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today he's accepted an evaluation committee's recommendation that the City of Knoxville begin contract negotiations with a team lead by Hargreaves Associates for the creation of a South Waterfront Vision and Action Plan. Read More
KPD Announces Holiday Traffic Plans
Posted: 08/31/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today announced traffic enforcement plans for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend. Holiday enforcement efforts will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2005 and conclude at Midnight, Monday September 5, 2005. Read More
Knoxville Sends Rural/Metro Ambulances to Hurricane Area
Posted: 08/31/2005
City of Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale announced today the deployment of four Rural/Metro ambulances from Knox County to the hurricane relief effort on the Gulf Coast. Read More
Knoxville Fire Department turns 120
Posted: 08/29/2005
To celebrate its 120th anniversary, the Knoxville Fire Department is hosting a celebration and exposition at Boomsday and Open Houses at its fire stations. Read More
Zoo's Yucky Exhibit Leaving Soon
Posted: 08/28/2005
Animal Grossology has been one of the best reasons to visit Knoxville Zoo this summer. But time is running out to see the zoo's yuckiest exhibit ever. Read More
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Set for March 26, 2006
Posted: 08/26/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam, Covenant Health CEO Tony Spezia and representatives of the Knoxville Track Club announced the date, the new name and other details of the city's 2006 marathon at a news conference today at Neyland Stadium. Read More
First Friday Event Downtown Sept. 2005
Posted: 08/23/2005
Enjoy First Friday events this Friday, Sept. 2nd. Read More
July Officer of the Month
Posted: 08/19/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer John Holmes as the . Holmes has been with the department since October 2001. Read More
Boomsday 2005 - More Music & Bang!
Posted: 08/18/2005
Fun for the entire family, food, live music and entertainment - not to mention 20 percent more fireworks - are on tap for Boomsday XVIII set to take place on the downtown Knoxville waterfront at Neyland Drive and Volunteer Landing Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005. Read More
TDOT Opens SmartFIX40 Center and Office
Posted: 08/18/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam, TDOT officials and neighborhood representatives cut the ribbon Thursday to officially mark the opening of the SmartFIX40 Community Center and Project Office. Read More
Safety Measures For School Openings
Posted: 08/10/2005
Knoxville Police Chief Sterling Owen and Knox County School Superintendent Dr. Charles Lindsey today urged caution to area motorists as children head back to school after the summer break. Knox County School children will return to class tomorrow. Read More
Knoxville Zoo's Einstein flies the coop again - this time for "The Early Show" on CBS
Posted: 08/09/2005
Tune in to the "The Early Show" on CBS this Wednesday morning, Aug. 10, to watch Einstein, star of Knoxville Zoo's popular Bird Show, entertain another television audienc Read More
Mayor's Walking Tour Aug. 9
Posted: 08/08/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam will lead a Walking Tour of the South Haven neighborhood on Tuesday, August 9 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Read More
Waterfront Project Committee Selected
Posted: 08/05/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today members of the City of Knoxville's South Waterfront Oversight Committee, comprised of representatives of South Knoxville neighborhoods, businesses, and public agencies expected to participate in a regulatory or technical capacity. Read More
Kesler Named New Director
Posted: 08/04/2005
Knoxville banker and community leader Renee Kesler has been named director of community development for the City of Knoxville, Mayor Haslam announced today. Read More
Homes built in Historic 4th and Gill
Posted: 08/03/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam hosted a groundbreaking celebration today to mark the beginning of construction of two new houses in the Historic Fourth and Gill Neighborhood. Read More
Dial 3-1-1 for City Services
Posted: 08/02/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today that residents can now call just one telephone number - 311 - to access information about services provided by the City of Knoxville. Read More
Stan Musial Tournament in Knoxville
Posted: 07/29/2005
The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation is hosting the A.A.B.C. Stan Musial State Tournament this weekend at Lindsey Nelson Stadium and Ridley/Helton Field, formerly known as Bill Meyer Stadium. Read More
Waterfront interviews Teams selected
Posted: 07/29/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam confirmed today the recommendations of the South Waterfront Consultant Evaluation Committee by extending invitations for interview to three consultant teams led by Bullock, Smith and Partners, Inc., from Knoxville; EDAW, Inc., based in Atlanta; and Hargreaves Associates, from Cambridge, Massachusetts. Read More
First Friday Event Downtown Aug. 2005
Posted: 07/28/2005
Enjoy First Friday events on Friday, August 5th 5:00 - 9:00pm. Read More
Ribs, Rides 'N Rock in Knoxville
Posted: 07/27/2005
The World's Fair Park will be busy with "Ribs, Rides 'N Rock" this weekend starting at 10:30 a.m. Read More
Celebrate Summer Playground Program
Posted: 07/26/2005
The City of Knoxville held its annual July Jamboree on Friday, July 22, 2005 at Inskip Park to celebrate the end of another season with the City's Summer Playground Program. Read More
Mayor's Walking Tour July 26
Posted: 07/25/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam will lead a Walking Tour along Pleasant Ridge Road on Tuesday, July 26 at 5:30 p.m. Read More
Developer Exceeds Market Value
Posted: 07/21/2005
An appraisal of the Candy Factory has determined its value at $1.4 million - $200,000 less than offered by the firm that the City of Knoxville has selected to develop that property and other buildings at World's Fair Park. Read More
Knoxville Zoo invites groups for wild sleepovers
Posted: 07/20/2005
Bring your favorite pajamas and get ready for a night full of adventure during Knoxville Zoo's Bedtime with the Beasts. Read More
Mayor's Walking Tour July 21
Posted: 07/20/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam will lead a Walking Tour of the Fort Sanders neighborhood on Thursday, July 21 beginning on Laurel Avenue at 5:30 p.m. Read More
South Waterfront Plan Proposals Opened
Posted: 07/19/2005
Eight teams have submitted qualifications and proposals to the City of Knoxville to create a South Waterfront Vision and Action Plan that will set the framework for future development and investment in the area. Read More
Lucinda Williams to Rock TN Theatre
Posted: 07/18/2005
Just as Lucinda Williams’ first-ever live album, Lucinda Williams: Live @ the Fillmore hits music stores, Williams fans will have the opportunity to enjoy her one-of-a-kind sound at the Tennessee Theatre. Read More
June Officers of the Month
Posted: 07/13/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Lieutenant Donna Clift and Officer James Cox as the . Lt. Clift has been with the department since 1979 and is being honored for the apprehension of an armed robbery suspect. Officer Cox has been an officer for the department since 2002 and is being honored for the arrest of two burglary suspects. Read More
Officers Earn Special Honor
Posted: 07/13/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Adam Willson, Officer Shawn Neal, and Officer Hakan Dururvurur as the Officers of the Month for May. Officer Willson and Officer Neal have been with the Knoxville Police Department since January 2001. Officer Dururvurur is in his first year of service. Read More
Unified arts district recommended
Posted: 07/13/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam's administration will recommend to City Council at a Thursday workshop that space in downtown Knoxville's Emporium Building be built-out to accommodate arts and community uses currently located at the Candy Factory. Read More
Appointments announced
Posted: 07/12/2005
Stephen J. King has been named director of engineering for the City of Knoxville, Mayor Bill Haslam announced. Read More
Bearden Village greenway work underway
Posted: 07/11/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam and City Council broke ground today on the Bearden Village Vehicle Trip Reduction Project, nearly two miles of pedestrian paths that link residential neighborhoods to schools, businesses and bus service. Read More
Mayors Announce Joint Parks and Rec Map
Posted: 07/07/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale announced the availability of free maps that display virtually every park, greenway and recreation facility in the Knoxville area. Read More
SmartFIX40 Downtown Knoxville Begins
Posted: 07/06/2005
With the turn of a key, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner Gerald Nicely along with Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Knox County Mayor Ragsdale revved up the equipment needed to begin the most complex project in TDOT's 90 year history today. Read More
Robin Hood To Shine Again
Posted: 07/05/2005
The Summer Movie Magic Series is showing the original Adventures of Robin Hood on July 9 at 8pm and July 10 at 2pm. Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $5.50 for children (12 and under) and seniors (60 and over.) Read More
Knoxville Zoo bird and trainer to be on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Posted: 06/30/2005
Be sure to tune into the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Wednesday, July 6, at 11:30 p.m. on WBIR-TV Ch. 10. Read More
Accessible Playground Opened
Posted: 06/29/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam hosted a celebration today to mark the opening of the Ashley Nicole Dream Playground, the City of Knoxville's first universally accessible playground. Read More
Ribbon Cutting Announced for Playground
Posted: 06/29/2005
The ribbon cutting for the Ashley Nicole Dream Playground will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. in Caswell Park. Read More
First TN Announces Relocation
Posted: 06/27/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam, First Tennessee and the Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership today announced the relocation of the company's customer service center to a 60,000 square foot facility on Chapman Highway. Read More
New Graphics on KPD Cruisers
Posted: 06/27/2005
Knoxville Police Chief Sterling Owen unveiled three new vehicles along with a new look for Knoxville Police Department vehicles. The vehicles with the new graphics were placed into service last week. Read More
East TN Construction for June 2005
Posted: 06/23/2005
List of construction projects in East Tennessee from TDOT. Read More
Used Mercury Thermometer Exchange
Posted: 06/16/2005
The City of Knoxville Solid Waste Section is pleased to join with the Knox County Health Department (KCHD), the TN Department of Environment and Conservation, the Safe Kids Coalition of the Greater Knox Area and the CAC Office on Aging to conduct a mercury thermometer exchange for City of Knoxville and Knox County residents at John T. O'Connor Senior Citizen's Center, to be held on Thursday, June 30, 2005. Read More
Mayor's Walking Tour June 14
Posted: 06/14/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam will lead a Walking Tour of the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood on Tuesday, June 14 beginning at Whitlow-Logan Park at 5:30 p.m. Read More
Knox County Traffic Alert
Posted: 06/13/2005
Today, starting at 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. there will be a right lane closure on I-40 westbound at Broadway for road repair. Also, on I-275 south ramp at Oldham Avenue there will be a lane closure from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for brush removal. Read More
Reily Foods (JFG) to Expand
Posted: 06/13/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam and Robert C. Maurer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Reily Foods Co. announced today that the company will expand its Knoxville operation with the construction of a new coffee roasting facility. Read More
Thermometer Exchange this Saturday
Posted: 06/09/2005
Knoxville residents can exchange their mercury thermometers for new, free digital thermometers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or as long as the supply lasts, on Saturday, June 11 at West Town Mall's Safe Summer Event. Read More
Call for Christmas in the City Info
Posted: 06/08/2005
Although summer is just beginning, the City of Knoxville is planning for the upcoming Christmas in the City Celebration. Read More
City Seeks Waterfront Proposals
Posted: 06/03/2005
The City of Knoxville today issued a request for qualifications and proposals to create a South Waterfront Vision and Action Plan that will set the framework for future development and investment in the area. Read More
Concert proceeds donated to Bijou
Posted: 06/03/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today the campaign to restore the Bijou Theatre has received a donation of $3,000 - the proceeds of a benefit concert by Scott Miller and the Commonwealth. Read More
Enjoy Annual Concerts in the Park
Posted: 06/02/2005
The Knoxville Community Recreation Band, sponsored by the City of Knoxville, will hold its annual "Concerts in the Park" on Sundays throughout the summer at Fountain City Park and West Hills Park. Read More
Food City builds new store
Posted: 06/02/2005
Construction began Thursday for a Food City Superstore in the heart of Knoxville that will serve Mechanicsville and surrounding neighborhoods, as well as the growing number of people living downtown. Read More
Food City Groundbreaking
Posted: 06/01/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam will host a groundbreaking for a new Food City Superstore at Leslie Street and Western Avenue at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2. Read More
Summer Movie Magic Returns
Posted: 05/31/2005
The Tennessee Theatre returns to its roots as a classic movie palace with six of Hollywood’s most classic films in this year’s Summer Movie Magic. Gene Kelly, Errol Flynn and Vivien Leigh are just a few of the legends that audiences can see on the big screen again. Read More
Three Officers Earn Special Honors
Posted: 05/31/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Knoxville Police Department Officers Steve Slagle, Jonathan Chadwell, and Floyd Fox as the March Officers of the Month. Read More
Flag Retirement Ceremony June 11
Posted: 05/27/2005
Our nation's flag flies boldly from homes, offices, and automobiles. Many of these flags, however, are beginning to show the ill effects of time, wind and weather. Read More
KPD Prepared For Holiday Traffic
Posted: 05/26/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today announced traffic enforcement measures for the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. The special traffic enforcement campaign will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2005 and conclude at Midnight on Monday, May 30, 2005. Read More
History of Mast General Store
Posted: 05/25/2005
The Mast General Store was built, or rather, the first of its many rooms was built, in 1882 by Henry Taylor and the store opened in 1883. Read More
Major Vendors of Mast General Store
Posted: 05/25/2005
Major vendors of the Mast General Store include Carhartt, Patagonia and more! Read More
Mast General Store to locate downtown
Posted: 05/25/2005
Mast General Store, a unique retail destination, will open its first Tennessee store in a historic building in downtown Knoxville, Mayor Bill Haslam and Mast Store president John Cooper announced today. Read More
Zoo Set to Open Yucky Exhibit
Posted: 05/24/2005
Yuck, ick, gross and a host of other words will be heard often throughout Knoxville Zoo this summer. Read More
City's Summer Playground Program
Posted: 05/23/2005
The City of Knoxville will again hosts its Summer Playground Program for children ages 6 to 12 years old at its 14 recreation centers. Read More
Art Project Dedicated in Downtown
Posted: 05/19/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam, in partnership with Knoxville Area Transit, is pleased to announce the dedication of a new public art project, at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24 at the City County Building Plaza, 400 Main Street. Read More
City's outdoor pools open May 28
Posted: 05/19/2005
The City of Knoxville will offer swimming lessons at its Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center beginning Monday, May 23 in preparation for the May 28 opening of its outdoor pools. Read More
Fallen Police Officers Honored
Posted: 05/19/2005
All the police agencies in Knoxville and Knox County gathered today to honor police officers that died during 2004. Read More
Innovation Valley in top 20 percent
Posted: 05/18/2005
The Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley has moved into the top 20 percent of metropolitan areas in the nation for worker quality, according to a poll just released by a national trade publication. Read More
Knox welcomes Destination ImagiNation
Posted: 05/18/2005
The Knoxville Convention Center (KCC) and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville will welcome more than 20,000 visitors for the annual "Destination ImagiNation" (DI) Global Finals May 25-28. Read More
Sundown's Lineup is Complete
Posted: 05/18/2005
Knoxville’s celebrated free outdoor concert series, Sundown in the City, is proud to announce the final artists to complete this year’s lineup. The twelve-week Thursday evening series has been tremendously successful in the heart of Downtown. Read More
TN Theatre Shows Off Renovation
Posted: 05/13/2005
The Tennessee Theatre will host its third Community Open House of 2005 on Sunday, May 22, from 1pm - 4pm. Close to 6,000 people have participated in these self-guided tours since the Theatre's first Open House in January. Read More
Volunteers Needed for Playground
Posted: 05/10/2005
Volunteers are needed on Saturday, May 14, 2005 to help assemble the Ashley Nicole Dream Playground, Knoxville's first 100 percent accessible playground. Read More
Forbes ranks Innovation Valley 17th
Posted: 05/09/2005
Forbes magazine has ranked the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley the 17th best place in the nation to do business and have a career. Read More
TDOT SmartWay Opens in Knox
Posted: 05/09/2005
Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Gerald Nicely along with Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam started the countdown, and with the press of a button today, launched TDOT SmartWay - Knoxville’s new intelligent transportation system. Read More
Mayor's Listening Tour May 9, 2005
Posted: 05/03/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam's monthly Listening Tour will be Monday, May 9 at 5 p.m. at the City of Knoxville's Milton Roberts Recreation Center, 5900 Asheville Highway. Read More
Trucks should avoid viaduct
Posted: 05/03/2005
The Church Avenue viaduct in downtown Knoxville will be closed to heavy truck traffic beginning this week to prevent further deterioration to the bridge, which is scheduled to be replaced. Read More
Computer Recycling Event May 14
Posted: 05/02/2005
Benefit local charities and Plug-In to Your Community by Recycling Computers and equipment. Read More
Street Rods Roll into Town
Posted: 05/02/2005
12 years). Children under five are free when accompanied by an adult.The NSRA Street Rod Nationals South is the largest street rod sport sanctioning organization in the world with more Read More
Mayor Haslam proposes budget focused on quality services
Posted: 04/28/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam today proposed a budget for the City of Knoxville that emphasizes neighborhood services that improve the quality of life within the city and invests in projects that benefit the community as a whole. Read More
Officer of the Year Named
Posted: 04/26/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer Mike Waggoner as the 2004 Officer of the Year for the Knoxville Police Department. Officer Waggoner has been with the department since November 1974. Read More
2004 Reserve Officer of the Year Named
Posted: 04/26/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Reserve Officer Matt Rader as the department's 2004 Reserve Officer of the Year. Read More
Funding for Bijou Theatre announced
Posted: 04/25/2005
Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. joined Mayor Bill Haslam and community leaders today to announce $571,608 in federal support for the restoration and preservation of Knoxville's 188-year-old Bijou Theatre. Read More
TN Theatre Offers Sneak Peek
Posted: 04/25/2005
The Tennessee Theatre will host its second Community Open House of 2005 on Monday, April 25, from 5pm - 8pm. The Theatre's first Community Open House, held the day after its grand opening on January 16, drew a crowd of more than 5,000 people. Read More
2005 Neighborhood Conference Info
Posted: 04/22/2005
Please join Mayors Bill Haslam and Mike Ragsdale for Knoxville/Knox County's Second Annual Neighborhood Conference. This event is a partnership between Knox County, the City of Knoxville, East Tennessee Community Design Center, Center for Neighborhood Development, and Council Of Involved Neighborhoods. Read More
Knoxville in Top 25 Cities in America
Posted: 04/21/2005
Knoxville has vaulted to one of the top 25 cities in America to do business in Inc. Magazine's 2005 rankings of metropolitan areas. Read More
Movie Theater on Gay Street a Go
Posted: 04/14/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today a movie theater in downtown Knoxville is a go under a new design that preserves most of the buildings within the 500 block of Gay Street, including the S&W Cafeteria. Read More
Opportunities on S. Knox waterfront
Posted: 04/12/2005
Development of the South Knoxville waterfront should proceed in incremental steps utilizing a vision of its potential for new housing, commercial and recreational uses. Read More
Catch a KAT to Knoxville Zoo
Posted: 04/07/2005
On Saturday, April 16, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) will partner with Knoxville Zoo to offer free and fuel-efficient transportation between the Radisson Hotel and Knoxville Zoo. Beginning at 10 a.m., visitors to downtown or the Dogwood Arts Festival can catch a shuttle to, and from the zoo every 20 minutes until 6 p.m. Zoo admission ends at 5 p.m. and the zoo closes at 6 p.m. Read More
Month of Fun Continues at Zoo
Posted: 04/06/2005
Join the festivities as Knoxville Zoo continues celebrating the recent opening of Kids Cove. April is the "Month of Fun at Kids Cove" and the zoo is offering special entertainment for the whole family. Read More
Sundown in the City Returns
Posted: 04/01/2005
Knoxville's celebrated free outdoor concert series, Sundown in the City, will return to Market Square in downtown Knoxville opening on Thursday, April 21 with a concert by rock legend Steve Winwood. Knoxville's own Hector Qirko Band will open the show. Read More
UT Hosts James Agee Celebration
Posted: 04/01/2005
The University of Tennessee, in partnership with the City of Knoxville, Knox County and other community organizations, will host a James Agee Celebration throughout April to highlight and explore the Knoxville native's work in literature and the arts. Read More
January Civilian of the Month Awarded
Posted: 03/30/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen awarded the January Civilian of the Month Award to John Venn. Venn is the supervisor for the Crime Analysis Unit and has been with the department since May 1996. Venn is being honored for serving as host to three students as part of a three-week long law enforcement internship. Read More
Officer Earns Special Honor
Posted: 03/30/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Investigator Kathy Pappas as the January Officer of the Month. Investigator Pappas has been with the Knoxville Police Department since January 1994. Read More
Officers Honored with Award
Posted: 03/30/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today awarded the department's Life Saving Award to Officer Todd Strickenberger and Officer Mike Rupe for saving the life of a trapped accident victim. Read More
Saving the Bijou Theatre
Posted: 03/30/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam announced the strategy to ensure the historic Bijou Theatre remains a Knoxville treasure for future generations. Read More
KAT Route 101X Relocated
Posted: 03/29/2005
Effective April 1, the Park & Ride location, presently at Cedar Bluff Crossing, will be relocated. Read More
Zoo Announces Kids Cove
Posted: 03/29/2005
Knoxville Zoo will open its most fun-filled exhibit area in its 57-year history on April 2. It's called Kids Cove. Read More
City seeks comment on report
Posted: 03/22/2005
The City of Knoxville will hold two public meetings to review and elicit public comments on a downtown improvement strategy recommended by the Downtown Advisory Committee. Read More
City set to host Knoxville Marathon
Posted: 03/16/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam and the Knoxville Track Club today urged residents to come out Sunday and support runners in the inaugural event for the City of Knoxville. Read More
City Selected as One of Top 50 Places to Live and Work
Posted: 03/16/2005
The Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley is now recognized as one of the top 50 places in the country to live and work. Read More
Mayor's Listening Tour Monday
Posted: 03/14/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam will host his monthly Listening Tour at Cumberland Estates Recreation Center, 4529 Silver Hill Drive, on Monday, March 14. Read More
Jerry Ledbetter to retire
Posted: 03/09/2005
Jerry Ledbetter, senior director of the City of Knoxville's Department of Engineering and Operations, will retire effective June 30, the end of the city's fiscal year. Read More
Historic Pickle Mansion to be restored
Posted: 03/04/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today that a Knoxville couple has purchased and intends to restore the historic Pickle Mansion. Read More
Adult Softball Sign-Ups begin Monday
Posted: 03/03/2005
Registration for adult softball teams begins Monday, March 7 and continues through Friday, March 18 at the City of Knoxville's Athletics Office, 917A E. Fifth Ave. Read More
City Basketball Tournament Results
Posted: 03/03/2005
The City of Knoxville basketball program held its season-ending basketball tournament February 11-19 at various sites in Knoxville recreation centers. Read More
Volleyball played at City rec center
Posted: 03/03/2005
The City of Knoxville's Cumberland Estates Recreation Center is hosting adult recreational volleyball games Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Read More
Façade improvement program launched
Posted: 03/01/2005
Owners of commercial properties in five Knoxville business districts may apply for financial assistance to renovate street-facing exteriors under a new program announced today by Mayor Bill Haslam. Read More
Hours extended at solid waste station
Posted: 02/25/2005
The City of Knoxville is extending daily hours at the Elm Street drop-off location for construction/demolition debris, tires and other solid waste items to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read More
City selects World's Fair Park finalist
Posted: 02/23/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam has begun negotiations with Kinsey Probasco Hays & Associates to redevelop City-owned structures at World's Fair Park. Read More
Construction Slated for Playground
Posted: 02/22/2005
Construction slated to begin for Knoxville's first Universally accessible playground Read More
Groundbreaking for playground Feb. 22
Posted: 02/21/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam will host a celebration at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 22 to mark the beginning of construction for the Ashley Nicole Dream Playground, the City of Knoxville's first universally accessible playground. Read More
Mayor's Listening Tour, Feb. 21
Posted: 02/16/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam will host his monthly Listening Tour at Inskip-Norwood Recreation Center on Monday, February 21. Read More
City's financial condition improving
Posted: 02/09/2005
The City's financial condition is improving because of tighter control of expenses, increased sales taxes and better collection of delinquent taxes, Mayor Bill Haslam told City Council Wednesday. Read More
December 2005 Civilian Employee of the Month
Posted: 02/09/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named David Kitts as the December 2004 Civilian Employee of the Month. Kitts is the training specialist for the Domestic Violence Unit and has been with the department since January 2002. Read More
December 2005 Officers of the Month
Posted: 02/09/2005
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today awarded the December Officer of the Month Award to Officer Todd Hardin, Officer Charles Sands, and Officer Brian Bush for their apprehension of two counterfeiting suspects. Officer Hardin has been with the department since August 1998. Officer Sands and Officer Bush have been with KPD since December 1998. Read More
City Sponsors Backyard Composter Sale
Posted: 02/07/2005
Earth Machine composters will be on sale at less than half of the normal retail price on Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Kmart parking lot, 7428 Kingston Pike, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while supplies last. Read More
Market Square Vehicle Permit Regulation
Posted: 02/04/2005
Only vehicles permitted by the City of Knoxville will be allowed access to Market Square. For Construction-related vehicle permits, please call 865-215-2060. Read More
Mayor's Budget Retreat Scheduled
Posted: 02/04/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam will host City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 9 to begin discussions on the City's budget for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. Read More
Traffic prohibited on Market Square
Posted: 02/04/2005
Vehicular traffic is prohibited on Historic Market square to maintain a safe and open pedestrian atmosphere, protect the flooring surface and provide open lanes for public safety vehicles. Read More
City Emergency Shelter Grant Funds
Posted: 02/03/2005
Non-profit organizations may apply for more than $82,000 awarded to the City of Knoxville to provide services for homeless individuals. Read More
Papermill Road Reopened Monday
Posted: 02/02/2005
Papermill Road between Kingston Pike and Westfield Road was reopened to traffic on Monday, Jan. 31st. Read More
Traffic Safety Strategies Announced
Posted: 02/02/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today strategies aimed at reducing the speed of traffic in Knoxville neighborhoods through increased enforcement and public awareness. Read More
Business seminar scheduled
Posted: 01/31/2005
The City of Knoxville's Equal Business Opportunity Program is hosting a seminar on "Business Essentials" on Thursday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the KCDC Family Investment Center, 400 Harriet Tubman Ave. Read More
Knoxville Wins Cans For Cash Contest
Posted: 01/27/2005
The City of Knoxville won $5,000 and first-place in its division in the Cans for Cash: City Recycling Challenge sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Novelis Inc. Read More
Mayor's Listening Tour at Rocky Hill
Posted: 01/21/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam will host his monthly Listening Tour at Rocky Hill Elementary School on Monday, January 24. Read More
City outlines theater process
Posted: 01/20/2005
City of Knoxville and Knox Heritage leaders at a public meeting Thursday outlined the reasons for a $3 million funding disparity between renovation and new construction to locate a new downtown movie theater in the 500 block of Gay Street. Read More
City to accept grant applications
Posted: 01/18/2005
The City of Knoxville will be accepting applications from non-profit organizations and public agencies for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds made available to the City by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read More
City to hold public meeting Thursday
Posted: 01/18/2005
The City of Knoxville, in partnership with Knox Heritage, will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday Jan. 20 at the Knoxville Convention Center to review its analysis of the cost of renovating buildings in the 500 block of Gay Street. Read More
Community Center to be dedicated Sunday
Posted: 01/13/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam will host a dedication ceremony of the Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center, 3124 Wilson Ave., on Sunday, January 16. Read More
Computer Recycling Day Jan. 15
Posted: 01/12/2005
Got a new computer for Christmas and wondering how to recycle the old one? Read More
Regal and City sign letter of intent
Posted: 01/12/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today the City of Knoxville and Regal Entertainment Group have executed a letter of intent to develop an eight-screen, 2,000-seat movie theater in downtown Knoxville. Read More
World's Fair Park proposals
Posted: 01/06/2005
Four finalists have been selected for interviews on their proposals to redevelop city-owned assets at World's Fair Park, Mayor Bill Haslam announced today. Read More
Flags flown at half-staff
Posted: 01/04/2005
Mayor Bill Haslam today ordered that flags at City of Knoxville facilities be flown at half-staff in sympathy for victims of the natural disaster in southern Asia and eastern Africa. Read More
Knoxville 'Hot City' for business
Posted: 01/04/2005
Expansion Management, a business magazine for executives of companies actively looking to expand or relocate their businesses, ranked Knoxville as one of "America's 50 Hottest Cities" in its January issue. Read More

2005

Communications Director

2005 November Officers of the Month

2005 October Civilian Employee of the Month

2005 October Officer of the Month

City of Knoxville Christmas Holiday Schedule 2005

City of Knoxville holiday schedule 2005

Phone book recycling campaign begins

South Waterfront public workshop

Swearing-in Ceremony Set for Dec. 17

Agencies in Project Homeless Connect

Meeting for transit center design

Project Homeless Connect in Knoxville

Knoxville Zoo's Knoxville Zoo's Einstein flying to New York for two television programs

Street Closures Set for Christmas Parade

City Wins Recycling Contest

Furniture needed to assist evacuees

KFD Graduates New Firefighters Class

Celebration of Lights Festival Opens

City's Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule 2005

City's playground named state's best

James White Parkway Entrance Ramp Closing

Volunteers needed for Homeless Connect

Holidays on Knoxville waterfront

KPD Opens New Drivers Training Center

South Waterfront workshop

Chris Howley Honored for Work

Recycle hangers and beautify Knoxville

Civil War Reenactment at Fort Dickerson

Install Smoke Alarms

Market Sq. Parking Garage now open

Holidays On Ice coming to Market Square

KPD Civilian Employee of the Month

September Officer of the Month for 2005

Mayor opens City greenway

Gay Street Viaduct to Close Nov. 1

James White Pkwy. Entrance Ramp Closing

Input sought to So. Waterfront plan

Mayor's Walking Tour Oct. 18

Greenways highlight of Nov. 5 bike ride

Fun at Boo! at the Zoo

Plan to end chronic homelessness

Basketball Official Workshop

First Friday Event Downtown Nov. 2005

August 2005 Officer of the Month

August 2005 Civilian Employee of the Month

KPD Chaplains Honored

Thermometer Exchange Event

Coliseum Red Cross Shelter to Close

Furniture Needed for Evacuees

Redflex Chosen for program

Zoo Hosts Hispanic Celebration

Furniture Needed for Katrina Evacuees

2005 Outstanding City Employees Announced

KPD & KFD respond to Katrina

Knoxville Zoo giving away kisses

Warehouse Halts Acceptance of Donations

Early Vote for City Primary Election

Recycle and win cash for the city

UT is Invited to Discover Downtown

Thermometer Exchange Sept. 17

Free Baseball-Softball Camp

Katrina Relief Effort Buoyed by 2-1-1

Knoxville & Knox County Efforts Underway to Help Victims of Hurricane Katrina

Donate to Red Cross at Boomsday 2005

Reservations for Market Sq. Parking Garage

Talks begin on So. Waterfront plan

KPD Announces Holiday Traffic Plans

Knoxville Sends Rural/Metro Ambulances to Hurricane Area

Knoxville Fire Department turns 120

Zoo's Yucky Exhibit Leaving Soon

Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Set for March 26, 2006

First Friday Event Downtown Sept. 2005

July Officer of the Month

Boomsday 2005 - More Music & Bang!

TDOT Opens SmartFIX40 Center and Office

Safety Measures For School Openings

Knoxville Zoo's Einstein flies the coop again - this time for "The Early Show" on CBS

Mayor's Walking Tour Aug. 9

Waterfront Project Committee Selected