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2008

Communications Director

Kristin Farley
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(865) 215-2589

400 Main St., Room 691
Knoxville, TN 37902

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Below you will find 2008 news releases from the City of Knoxville.

It's Time for Christmas Tree-cycling
Posted: 12/31/2008
The Knox County Solid Waste Office, in partnership with Keep Knoxville Beautiful, will again hold Christmas Tree-cycling the first Saturday following New Year's Day, which this year is January 3rd. Read More
Recycle Electronics at Plug Into Your Community Event
Posted: 12/31/2008
The City of Knoxville is partnering with several organizations including Goodwill and the Optimist Club of West Knoxville to host two "Plug Into Your Community" computer recycling events in Knoxville and Knox County this month. Read More
City's 2008 New Year's Schedule
Posted: 12/30/2008
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Thursday, January 2nd in observance of the New Year's holiday. Read More
Bearden High School Makes Top 20 in U.S. Cellular's $1 Million Giveaway
Posted: 12/23/2008
Bearden High School rallied community spirit in Knoxville and made the top 20 leader board this week in U.S. Cellular's Calling All Communities campaign. Read More
City's 2008 Christmas Holiday Schedule
Posted: 12/22/2008
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Thursday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. Read More
Arrest of Bank Robbery Suspect Earns Officer Award
Posted: 12/18/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer Josh Shaffer the November Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Officer Shaffer has been with the department since August 2000. Read More
Breakfast With Santa at the Knoxville Zoo
Posted: 12/18/2008
Knoxville Zoo invites guests to ring in the holiday season at Breakfast with Santa. Begin a holiday tradition at Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 8:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. in the zoo's Pilot Special Exhibits Building. Read More
City to Become Part of a Model City Recycling Initiative
Posted: 12/18/2008
The City of Knoxville will become only the second "model city" for recycling in the United States after agreeing to enter into a partnership aimed at substantially increasing residential recycling in the city. Read More
KUB Earns the ENERGY STAR for Superior Energy Efficiency
Posted: 12/18/2008
The Miller's Building, KUB's downtown Knoxville headquarters, has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) prestigious ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection. Read More
Rates at Parking Garages to Increase
Posted: 12/18/2008
The City of Knoxville will raise the daily and monthly rates for its six parking garages in early 2009. Read More
Fire Department's 2008 Recruit Class Graduation Dec. 17
Posted: 12/17/2008
A Graduation Ceremony for the Knoxville Fire Department's 2008 Recruit Class will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17 at the Knoxville Convention Center, Ballrooms E, F and G. Read More
Public Meeting of Ten-Year Plan Advisory Board
Posted: 12/16/2008
The public is invited to a meeting of The Ten-Year Plan Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting. Read More
Public Meeting of Public Art Committee
Posted: 12/15/2008
There will be a Public Art Committee Meeting on Thursday, December 18th at 5:00 p.m.in The Boardroom of the Knoxville Museum of Art. Read More
City Finishes First Steps on North Central Street Transformation
Posted: 12/12/2008
City contractors finished the first steps this week to transforming North Central Street into what will become a mixed-use zone featuring residential and retail elements facing a pedestrian-friendly street. Read More
Knoxville's First Group of Gold-Certified LEED Houses Opening
Posted: 12/11/2008
The City of Knoxville's Community Development Department and the Knox Housing Partnership will celebrate the completion of the first group of affordable Gold-certified LEED houses. Read More
Solar 101 Workshop Saturday
Posted: 12/11/2008
The City of Knoxville’s Solar America Cities Program is sponsoring "Solar 101 - Solar Basics for the Home" on Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Visitor Center at Ijams Nature Center at 2915 Island Home Avenue. Read More
My McNabb House Giveaway Starts Dec. 10
Posted: 12/09/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam will purchase the ceremonial first ticket for the My McNabb House Giveaway. Read More
Tenants Announced for 500 Block of Gay Street
Posted: 12/09/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam and John Craig of 500 Block, LLC announced four tenants for the former S&W Cafeteria and WROL buildings, that will occupy the majority of the space in the project on the 500 Block of Gay Street. Read More
500 Block Gay Street Announcement
Posted: 12/08/2008
On Tuesday, December 9th at 10:00 a.m. at 516 South Gay Street, Mayor Haslam and500 Block, LLC will make a major announcement regarding the redevelopment of the former S&W Cafeteria, Athletic House and WROL buildings. Read More
Knox County Schools Eligible to Win $100,000
Posted: 12/05/2008
Financially stressed Knox County schools are eligible to win $100,000 with no strings attached in U.S. Cellular's "Calling All Communities" program in which local communities will decide which 10 schools around the country will share in $1 million. Read More
Enjoy Holiday Lights by Bicycle
Posted: 12/04/2008
Experience the beautiful holiday lights of downtown and Island Home by bicycle. Read More
First Friday Downtown Filled with Events
Posted: 12/04/2008
Downtown Knoxville will be booming with activities this Friday night, December 5th. Read More
Public Meeting Regarding Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
Posted: 12/04/2008
A public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building. Read More
WIVK Fowlers Christmas Parade This Friday
Posted: 12/04/2008
The WIVK/Fowler's Furniture Christmas Parade starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 5th along Gay Street and the Old City in downtown Knoxville. Read More
City Seeks Comments on 2009 Action Plan
Posted: 12/03/2008
The City of Knoxville's Community Development Department is seeking public comment in order to develop its 2009 Action Plan. Read More
Phone Book Recycling Campaign Kicks Off Dec. 9
Posted: 12/03/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam will kick off this year's Knox County school phone book recycling effort Tuesday, December 9, at 1:30 p.m. at the new City of Knoxville Recycling Center. Read More
Designer Selected for Fountain City Skate Park
Posted: 12/02/2008
The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation announced that Cannon & Cannon Engineering has been selected to finalize the design and prepare construction bid specifications for the Fountain City Skate Park. Read More
Arrest of Vehicle Burglary Suspects Earns Officer Award
Posted: 12/01/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Joshua Dykes the September Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Officer Dykes has been with the department since August 2005. Read More
Dedication to Duty Earns Special Recognition for Three Employees
Posted: 12/01/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen honored Karen Ellis, Danielle Wieberg, and Carrie Perry for their dedication to the department and the citizens of Knoxville. Read More
Quick Recovery of Kidnapping Victim Earns Honors for Officers
Posted: 12/01/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Stan Cash and Officer Eric Razote the October Officers of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Celebration of Lights Nov. 28
Posted: 11/26/2008
The City of Knoxville will light up for the Christmas season this Friday evening as the Regal Celebration of Lights kicks off the heart of the Christmas in the City celebration. Read More
Free Christmas Concert Nov. 30
Posted: 11/26/2008
Kick back, relax, and start off the holiday season with the 2008 Knoxville Community Recreation Band's Christmas Concert. Read More
Crash Reduction Main Focus of Holiday Traffic Enforcement
Posted: 11/25/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today announced traffic enforcement plans for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Read More
First Night Knoxville Button Launch
Posted: 11/25/2008
First Night Knoxville 2009, the New Year's Eve celebration of the arts in downtown Knoxville, will launch the sales of 2009 Admission Buttons at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 on the Market Square stage. Read More
City's 2008 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
Posted: 11/24/2008
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Read More
CrossKnox 15K Race and 5K Walk This Saturday
Posted: 11/21/2008
The Mercy Health Partners CrossKnox 15K Race and 5K Walk will take place this Saturday, November 22 at 8:30 a.m. Read More
Knoxville Track Club installs mile markers along City greenways
Posted: 11/21/2008
As racers and walkers make their way along city greenways during the 2008 Mercy Health Partners CrossKnox 15k Race and 5k Walk this Saturday, they may notice a new feature on the trails. Read More
Get Away or Come Together with the Blues at Art Museum
Posted: 11/20/2008
The Knoxville Museum of Art's Alive After Five concert series presents the swingin' blues music of Slow Blind Hill on Friday November 28, 2008, from 5:30-8:00 pm. Read More
Pilot Corp. Commemorates 50th Anniversary with Investment in Knoxville's Future
Posted: 11/20/2008
Pilot Corporation today announced a $1 million donation to Knoxville parks to build a lasting legacy for the people who use parks and to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. Read More
New Home Repair Program Available
Posted: 11/18/2008
The City of Knoxville is launching a new home repair program for homeowners located in Knoxville's Empowerment Zone that offers low interest and even forgivable loans aimed at helping build stronger neighborhoods in the core of the city. Read More
City Opens New Courts at West Hills Tennis Center
Posted: 11/14/2008
Phase I of the West Hills Tennis Center Rescue project is complete and Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam will officially open the eight renovated courts for play on Monday. Read More
Appalachian Ballet Company Presents the Nutcracker
Posted: 11/13/2008
The Appalachian Ballet Company in their 37th season will present the annual holiday tradition - The Nutcracker. This production is the only Nutcracker in Knoxville with live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Read More
America Recycles Day in Downtown Knoxville
Posted: 11/12/2008
The City of Knoxville's Solid Waste Office is partnering with several local groups to support America Recycles Day in downtown Knoxville this Friday. Read More
Mercury Thermometer Exchange Nov. 15
Posted: 11/12/2008
The City of Knoxville's Public Service Division is helping sponsor a used Mercury thermometer exchange for Knoxville and Knox County residents from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, November 15, at the Kmart next to West Town Mall. Read More
City-County Joint Greenway at Ten Mile Creek Opened
Posted: 11/11/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and the city's Parks and Recreation Department officially opened the city's portion of the Ten Mile Creek Greenway today. Read More
Public Comments Sought for Neighborhood Stabilization Program Plan
Posted: 11/11/2008
The City of Knoxville is requesting public comments on its draft Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Read More
2009 Knoxville Remembered Calendars Are Now Available
Posted: 11/10/2008
Give a gift of Knoxville's history! Knox County Public Library's 2009 calendar, "Knoxville Remembered" is now on sale. Read More
City Offers Printer Ink Cartridge Recycling
Posted: 11/06/2008
The City of Knoxville's Public Service Department and Cartridge World have teamed up to conduct a pilot project recycling printer and laser ink cartridges at three of the city's Recycling Drop-off Centers. Read More
City to Hire Energy Management Company
Posted: 11/06/2008
The City of Knoxville will hire an energy management company to develop a comprehensive plan aimed at significantly reducing energy and water consumption and costs at city facilities. Read More
Students Honored for Drawings of Knoxville
Posted: 11/06/2008
The Knoxville Visitor Center, Gloria Ray, Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation (KTSC) President and CEO, Russ Jensen, City of Knoxville's 311 Center Director (representing Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam) and characters from Disney On Ice honored 22 first grade students from Tate's School of Discovery for their Knoxville-inspired artwork. Read More
All Aboard the Christmas Express Train Ride in Knoxville
Posted: 11/05/2008
Take a special train ride this holiday season and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, storytelling, and a visit from Santa. The Christmas Express is a popular holiday past time for many families with sold out trips every year. The 1925 steam engine is scheduled to run for every trip during the holiday season. Read More
City Hosts Unwanted Medicines Collection
Posted: 11/04/2008
The City of Knoxville and other sponsors are hosting an Unwanted Medicines Collection event on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Kmart parking lot at 7428 Kingston Pike. Read More
Mercury Thermometer Exchange on Nov. 15
Posted: 11/04/2008
Exchange your used mercury thermometers with battery-operated digital thermometers on November 15 at the K-Mart at 7428 Kingston Pike next to West Town Mall from 9 AM to 3 PM. Read More
Leaf Pickup Now Available
Posted: 11/03/2008
The City of Knoxville's annual "Leaf Season" begins this week and that means Public Service Department crews will be visiting your neighborhood several times between now and February to vacuum up leaves. Read More
2008 Christmas in the City Lineup Unveiled
Posted: 10/29/2008
The City of Knoxville's Christmas in the City celebration will be bigger, brighter and better than ever in 2008 including roughly 100 different events and attractions on a calendar stretching from November to New Year's Eve. Read More
Civil War Roundtable Presents Living History Weekend
Posted: 10/29/2008
The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable will present its annual Living History Weekend at Fort Dickerson Park November 7-9, 2008 to celebrate veterans, past and present and commemorate the 145th Anniversary of the Siege of Knoxville. Read More
HonorAir Takes Flight Honoring WWII Vets
Posted: 10/29/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, Knox County's Chief of Staff Mike Arms and U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr., met with World War II veterans at McGhee Tyson Airport Wednesday morning. Read More
PROTECT to Locate to Knoxville
Posted: 10/29/2008
PROTECT, a national pro-child and anti-crime organization, is locating its national headquarters to Knoxville. Read More
Grammy Nominee to Perform at Knoxville Art Museum
Posted: 10/28/2008
The Knoxville Museum of Art's Alive After Five concert series presents the Tony O Blues Band, led by Grammy Nominee Tony O, on Friday November 7, 2008, from 5:30-8:00 pm. Read More
City Kicks Off Solar Cities Project
Posted: 10/24/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam and Tom Kimbis officially launched Knoxville's Solar America Cities Program today. Read More
City Announces CrossKnox 15k Race Date
Posted: 10/23/2008
The City of Knoxville held a press conference at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, on Volunteer Landing to announce the date and sponsor of the 2008 Mercy Health Partners CrossKnox 15k Race. Read More
Mayor Encourages Businesses to Add Rooftop Trees
Posted: 10/21/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam led a special breakfast Tuesday at the Knoxville Convention Center to help generate support from local business leaders for this year's Christmas in the City celebration. Read More
Chancellor Releases Hotel Ruling
Posted: 10/20/2008
Chancellor Daryl R. Fansler has ruled that the Development Agreement does not violate the city ordinance dealing with a convention center hotel. Read More
Mayors Host Luncheon for Legacy Parks Foundation
Posted: 10/17/2008
Mayor Haslam and Mayor Ragsdale hosted the second annual mayors' luncheon for the parks on Friday, October 17 at Caswell Park. Read More
New Goodwill Recycling Supercenter to Open
Posted: 10/16/2008
Mayor Bill Haslem announced today the opening of a new City Super Recycling Center located at 820 Metler Dr. just off Clinton Hwy. Read More
City to Kickoff Solar Cities Project Oct. 24
Posted: 10/14/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam, Tom Kimbis, U.S. Department of Energy, and representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville Utilities Board, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy will participate in the City of Knoxville's Solar Cities Project kickoff event. Read More
Outdoor Movies Turn Ghoulish Friday
Posted: 10/14/2008
Knox County Public Library’s popular outdoor movie series comes to a close this Friday on Market Square with a double bill. Read More
FCC Town Hall Forum Oct. 13 to Discuss Digital TV Broadcasting
Posted: 10/10/2008
Federal Communications Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate will hold Town Hall Forum Monday at the University of Tennessee on the upcoming transition to digital, or DTV, television broadcasting. Read More
KFD Holds Memorial Service for Fallen Firefighters
Posted: 10/07/2008
The Knoxville Fire Department held its annual Memorial Service Honoring Fallen Firefighters Tuesday at the KFD's Headquarters Fire Station in downtown Knoxville. Read More
Mayor to Walk This Way
Posted: 10/07/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam will take part in Bearden Elementary School's Fifth Annual "Walk to School" celebration. Read More
15th Annual Buddy's Race Against Cancer
Posted: 10/06/2008
Make the race against cancer your mission at Thompson Cancer Survival Center's 15th annual BUDDY'S Race Against Cancer. The event is set for Sunday, Nov. 16 at World's Fair Park and features a 5K Walk 'n Run and one-mile Walk in the Park. Read More
City's Announces Challenge Grant Recipients
Posted: 10/03/2008
The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department has announced the recipients of its challenge grants for 2008-2009. Read More
Alive After Five 16th Year Premiers with Outdoor Concert
Posted: 10/02/2008
The Knoxville Museum of Art's Alive After Five series of live music performances will premier its 16th year outdoors in the Museum's North Garden on Friday, October 10, from 5:30-8:30 pm with performances by Big Bill Morganfield and special guests The Detroit Daddies. Read More
City Reveals Improvements Planned for N. Central Street
Posted: 10/02/2008
Redevelopment Director Bob Whetsel laid out the city's short-term plans for improvements on part of North Central Street this fall at a Sept. 30, public meeting at the Knox County Health Department. Read More
Readers Needed for Read with Me Program
Posted: 10/01/2008
"Read with Me" readers are needed urgently in 13 schools. Read More
City Holds Public Meeting Regarding Re-striping N. Central St.
Posted: 09/30/2008
The City of Knoxville will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, September 30, to outline its plans for re-striping part of North Central Street. Read More
KFD Holds Memorial Service for Fallen Firefighter
Posted: 09/30/2008
The Knoxville Fire Department will hold a memorial service honoring fallen firefighters on Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. in front of the KFD's Headquarters Fire Station on Summit Hill Drive. Read More
Hunger Hike Helps Get Food to Those in Need
Posted: 09/29/2008
Help get food to those in need by helping the annual Hunger Hike this year. Read More
School FluMist Vaccination Program Sept. 22-Dec. 12
Posted: 09/26/2008
The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) kicked off their 2008 School FluMist Vaccination Program on September 22. Read More
Public Meeting Set to Discuss Downtown Dog Park
Posted: 09/25/2008
The City of Knoxville will hold a public meeting to discuss plans for the new downtown dog park at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1. Read More
City Selects Engineering Team for Cumberland Ave. Project
Posted: 09/24/2008
The City of Knoxville has selected an engineering team led by Vaughn & Melton (Tennessee) Inc. to design its ambitious Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes project. Read More
Big Read 2008 Features The Grapes of Wrath
Posted: 09/23/2008
YWCA Knoxville and Knox County Public Library are pleased to bring The Big Read back to Knox County for a second year, this time featuring John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. Read More
Bredesen Appoints Mayor To State Board
Posted: 09/22/2008
Gov. Phil Bredesen announced his appointment of City of Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam to the board of directors of the Tennessee Technology Development Corporation (TTDC). Mayor Haslam succeeded Tennessee Municipal League (TML) Executive Director Margaret Mahery, whose term expired June 30. Read More
City to Begin Gay Street 100 Block Construction Project Jan. 2009
Posted: 09/19/2008
The City of Knoxville will not begin work on the Gay Street 100 Block construction project until January of 2009. Read More
City to Close Part of Tennessee Avenue
Posted: 09/19/2008
The City of Knoxville will permanently close Tennessee Avenue to vehicular traffic between Western Avenue and Schofield Street on Monday, September 22. Read More
Public Meeting on Downtown North Improvements
Posted: 09/18/2008
Representatives from the City of Knoxville, the Metropolitan Planning Commission and Knoxville's Community Development Corporation will discuss improvement plans regarding Downtown North during Public Meeting. Read More
Park Free in Two of City's Garages for U.T. Football Games
Posted: 09/17/2008
The City of Knoxville is waiving game day parking fees at the Market Square Garage and State Street Garage in downtown Knoxville for the remainder of the University of Tennessee's football season. Read More
Sept. 17-23 is Constitution Week
Posted: 09/16/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam and Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale presented the Daughters of the American Revolution's Knox County Council of Regents with proclamations declaring Sept. 17-23 as "Constitution Week" in Knoxville and Knox County. Read More
Gasoline Situation in Knoxville
Posted: 09/15/2008
Knoxville residents and businesses are experiencing a high spike in gasoline prices as a result of disruptions from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Read More
Art Museum Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Alive After Five
Posted: 09/11/2008
The Knoxville Museum of Art's Alive After Five (AA5) series of live music performances will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Friday, September 19, from 5:30-9:30 pm with performances by Sharon Mosby & the Wendel Werner Quartet with special guests John Myers and his band. Read More
City's Tennis Courts Closed for Upgrades
Posted: 09/11/2008
Eight tennis courts in the City of Knoxville's West Hills Park will be closed beginning Monday, September 15, for a renovation project to upgrade the courts, lighting and fencing. Read More
Mercury Thermometer Exchange at U.T.
Posted: 09/10/2008
Exchange your used mercury thermometers with battery-operated digital thermometers on September 11th at the University of Tennessee. Read More
Neighborhood Bike Ride Visits Historic Downtown North
Posted: 09/10/2008
The 8th Annual Neighborhood Bike Ride is set for Saturday, September 27, beginning at 10 a.m. in Market Square. Read More
UT Home Opener Traffic Control Plans Announced
Posted: 09/10/2008
Knoxville Police Department Chief Sterling Owen announced traffic control plans for the first home football game for the University of Tennessee. Read More
Monica Abbott Knoxville Softball Camp
Posted: 09/09/2008
The former University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers and United States Olympic Team pitcher Monica Abbott will conduct an instructional clinic for young players at Caswell Park. Read More
Mayor's Walking Tour in Edgewood Park Neighborhood
Posted: 09/04/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam will lead a Walking Tour in the Edgewood Park Neighborhood. Read More
Bocangel Named Mentoring Program Coordinator for Compassion Coalition
Posted: 09/02/2008
A key position in the public/private effort aimed at helping chronically homeless men and women transition from the streets into permanent housing has been filled. Read More
President Bush Appoints Mayor to Historic Preservation Advisory Council
Posted: 09/02/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam has been appointed to a four-year term on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation by President George W. Bush. Read More
City of Knoxville Labor Day Holiday Schedule
Posted: 08/28/2008
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Read More
2008 Line Up for Movies on the Town
Posted: 08/27/2008
Knox County Public Library's popular outdoor movie series starts its fifth season on Friday, September 5. Read More
City Taking Applications for Mayor's U.T. Student Advisory Board
Posted: 08/27/2008
The City of Knoxville is now accepting applications for students interested in serving on the Mayor's University of Tennessee Student Advisory Board. Read More
Chilhowee Park Steam Engine Moving Across Town
Posted: 08/22/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam, Pete Claussen, and Jim Tolliver announced plans to restore the ex-Southern Railway 1890 steam engine, Number 154, located in Chilhowee Park. Read More
Boomsday Set for Sunday, August 31st
Posted: 08/20/2008
The Labor Day holiday constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well being of the United States. What a better way to celebrate than by enjoying the nation's largest Labor Day weekend fireworks show, right here in Knoxville! Read More
City to Hold Grand Opening for Bicycle Rentals on Volunteer Landing
Posted: 08/18/2008
If renting a bicycle and riding a scenic route is one of your vacation pastimes, then vacation has been brought home to Knoxville. Read More
History of City's Parks Now Available
Posted: 08/18/2008
Each park, greenway, and recreation center in the City of Knoxville has a unique history and the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department has recently compiled information that tells the story about most of these areas. Read More
Vote Now for Movies on the Town
Posted: 08/18/2008
It's time for "Movies on the Town", a FREE outdoor movie series brought to you by the Knox County Public Library. Read More
Knox Senior Co-Ed Recreational Softball League Starts
Posted: 08/12/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam will be on hand to throw out the first pitch Thursday morning as the Knox Senior Co-Ed Recreational Softball League celebrates its first season of play. Read More
Mayor's Walking Tour in North Hills
Posted: 08/12/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam will lead a Walking Tour in the North Hills Neighborhood on August 18 at 5:30 p.m. Read More
City Wins Award for Its Financial Report
Posted: 08/11/2008
The City of Knoxville has received the Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2006-07. Read More
Mayor's Walking Tour in Westwood
Posted: 08/06/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam will lead a Walking Tour in the Westwood Neighborhood on August 14 at 5:30 p.m. Read More
Early Bird Registration for Marathon Now
Posted: 08/05/2008
The 2009 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon has been set for Sunday, March 29, and organizers are predicting record turnout for the five-year-old event. Read More
National Neighborhors Night Out in Knoxville
Posted: 08/05/2008
More than 40 crime watch groups and neighborhood organizations across Knoxville will be taking part in National Neighbors Night Out. Read More
New Signature Exhibit at ETHS
Posted: 08/05/2008
The Grand Opening of the East Tennessee Historical Society's new signature exhibition, Voices of the Land: The People of East Tennessee, will be held August 22- 24. Read More
Doing Business with Your Local Governments Event
Posted: 08/04/2008
The East Tennessee Purchasing Association (ETPA) announces the third annual, "Doing Business with Your Local Governments" Conference for Small Businesses. Read More
Officer of the Month June 2008
Posted: 08/04/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer Dan Paidousis the June Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
First Friday Events for August 1, 2008
Posted: 08/01/2008
Enjoy First Friday Downtown this Friday, August 1st. Read More
Tennessee Shines Live Radio Show Comes to the Bijou
Posted: 07/30/2008
Mayor Haslam, AC Entertainment, WDVX, Knoxville Americana Music Foundation and the Maid Rite Stringband announced this afternoon the creation of a new live monthly radio show that highlights the music of Tennessee and the region. Read More
FBI Celebrates 100 Years
Posted: 07/25/2008
On July 26, 2008, the Federal Bureau of Investigation will commemorate 100 years of service to the United States. Read More
Shakespeare on the Square 2008
Posted: 07/25/2008
Shakespeare on the Square is back! Read More
Transit Center Contractors Breakfast July 31
Posted: 07/24/2008
Johnson & Galyon and the City of Knoxville are hosting a networking breakfast on Thursday, July 31 for companies interested in helping build the new Knoxville Station Transit Center. Read More
Knoxville Irish Festival July 26
Posted: 07/21/2008
While green is the color of choice where any Irish celebration is concerned the City of Knoxville's Public Service Department and the organizers of the first ever Knoxville Irish Festival plan to take green to the next level in World's Fair Park on July 26. Read More
Thermometer Exchange July 22
Posted: 07/21/2008
The City of Knoxville's Public Service Division will join the University of Tennessee to offer a used Mercury Thermometer Exchange. Read More
Cumberland Ave. Public Meeting Set for July 24th
Posted: 07/17/2008
The City of Knoxville and the Metropolitan Planning Commission are hosting a public meeting about the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project. Read More
Water professionals meet in Knoxville to share practices
Posted: 07/16/2008
Ever wonder what it takes to deliver high-quality drinking water to your faucet? Read More
New Arch at Mary James Park
Posted: 07/14/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam and Councilman Joe Hultquist were among those taking part in the dedication this morning of a new brick arch that will welcome visitors to Mary James Park in South Knoxville. Read More
KAT Public Meeting Set for July 24th
Posted: 07/10/2008
The Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) will hold a public hearing for the purpose of considering public comment on the proposed list of options for increasing revenues and/or decreasing expenses in the Knoxville Area Transit operating budget. Read More
Environment-Friendly International Convention Comes to Knoxville
Posted: 07/09/2008
Officials with the Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation (KTSC) announced that EcoQuest (EQ) International has agreed to bring its international convention to the Knoxville Convention Center on August 19-22, 2009. Read More
Million Dollar Prize Contest at Williams Creek Golf Course
Posted: 07/08/2008
The Wee Course at Williams Creek, a City of Knoxville Golf Course, announced the first annual Million Dollar Shoot Out. Read More
Visit Knoxville's Historic Homes
Posted: 07/08/2008
Take a look at Knoxville's Historic Homes with the Historic Homes of Knoxville Combo Ticket! Read More
Networking Breakfast Set for Transit Center Contractors
Posted: 07/07/2008
Groundbreaking for the $29 million Knoxville Station Transit Center took place June 9th and the primary contractor for the transit center, Johnson & Galyon, is wasting no time in alerting interested contractors of bidding opportunities. Read More
New Web Prescence for City's Office of Neighborhoods
Posted: 07/07/2008
The Office of Neighborhoods is offering a new page on the City of Knoxville's website where it will provide basic information about the many neighborhood organizations, including crime watch groups, in Knoxville. Read More
City Wins Award in Best of the Blue Ridge 2008
Posted: 07/03/2008
America just can't get enough of Knoxville. On June 8, 2008, 20 of the city's attractions were featured in The New York Times. Read More
Applications available Challenge Grant Program
Posted: 07/02/2008
The City of Knoxville's Parks and Recreation Division is accepting applications for its 2008/09 Challenge Grant Program, which offers grants to nonprofit projects associated with public parks or recreation facilities within the City limits. Read More
Holiday Traffic Enforcement Plans Announced
Posted: 07/02/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today announced traffic enforcement plans for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Read More
April 2008 Officer of the Month
Posted: 07/01/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Chas Terry the April Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Officer Terry has been with the department since March 2005. Read More
James White Parkway Permanent Ramp to Open July 2
Posted: 07/01/2008
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) crews will open the newly constructed permanent ramp from James White Parkway northbound to I-40 westbound on Wednesday, July 2. Read More
Life Saving Award Presented To Officer
Posted: 07/01/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen awarded the department's Life Saving Award to Investigator Andrew Boatman. Read More
May 2008 Officer of the Month
Posted: 07/01/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Eric Parks the May Officer of the Month. Read More
Proposed amendments to the Civil Service Merit Board Rules and Regulations
Posted: 07/01/2008
Proposed amendments to the Civil Service Merit Board Rules and Regulations are to be considered during a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room 453 of the City County Building. Read More
City of Knoxville celebrates first Energy Star-certified home projects
Posted: 06/30/2008
The City of Knoxville will celebrate completion of its first Energy Star-certified home projects with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3339 Selma Avenue on Wednesday 2. Read More
City of Knoxville July 4th Holiday Schedule
Posted: 06/27/2008
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of the 4th of July holiday. Read More
Kuumba Festival June 26-29, 2008
Posted: 06/27/2008
Enjoy the Knoxville Kuumba Festival June 26-29, 2008. Read More
Take Canoe Tours of the TN River
Posted: 06/27/2008
The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department will launch its new canoe program on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 8 a.m. Read More
Red Carpet Event Helps Raise Money for Charity
Posted: 06/25/2008
Bright lights and a Red Carpet fronted Regal Cinemas Pinnacle Stadium 18 at Turkey Creek on Tuesday. Read More
Shoney's KidCare Photo ID Program Set for Aug. 22-24
Posted: 06/24/2008
As part of a national campaign to increase awareness about missing children, Shoney's of Knoxville, Inc. will again host a series of Shoney's KidCare events at area malls in conjunction with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Read More
Jackson Avenue Ramp Reopens
Posted: 06/23/2008
The City of Knoxville will reopen the Jackson Avenue ramp to traffic today after the Tennessee Department of Transportation approved repairs on the structure. Read More
Nickle Road Resurfacing Project
Posted: 06/19/2008
As part of the City of Knoxville’s ongoing road resurfacing program, part of Nickle Road will be resurfaced on Friday and Saturday, June 20-21. Read More
Library Offers New Interactive Children's Storybook
Posted: 06/18/2008
Knox County Public Library is pleased to offer Tumblebooks - a fun and interactive library of animated, talking story books for preschoolers, beginner readers and older independent readers. Read More
2008 Veterans Business Conference Set for August 5
Posted: 06/13/2008
The Y-12 National Security Complex and The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services Procurement Technical Assistance Center (UT CIS-PTAC) join with a host of East Tennessee agencies for the second annual East Tennessee Veterans Business Conference. Read More
City's Summer Concert Series Starts June 22
Posted: 06/13/2008
The City of Knoxville's free "Summer Concert Series" continues this year with Knoxville Community Recreation Band performances on Market Square and at The Cove. Read More
Gay Street Bridge Closed June 17-19
Posted: 06/13/2008
The Gay Street Bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on June 17-19, for a routine inspection by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Read More
Honda Hoot Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary in Knoxville
Posted: 06/13/2008
More than 16,000 motorcycle enthusiasts will blow out the candles this June 18-21 at Chilhowee Park as the Honda Hoot celebrates its 15th birthday in Knoxville. Read More
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center
Posted: 06/10/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam and Knox Housing Partnership officials are holding a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Knox Housing Partnership's NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 12 at 109 N. Winona Street. Read More
City Breaks Ground on Transit Center
Posted: 06/09/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam, U.S. Representative John Duncan Jr. and other officials celebrated the long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony for the new Knoxville Station Transit Center Monday morning. Read More
James White Parkway Lane Closures
Posted: 06/09/2008
One lane of James White Parkway in each direction will be closed due to construction work on the new Knoxville Station Transit Center scheduled to begin later this week. Read More
ETHDC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Posted: 06/06/2008
The East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation (ETHDC), proudly presents their first CHDO home built in the Lonsdale Community. Read More
Safety City opens to the general public
Posted: 06/06/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen, IV announced that Safety City will be open for use by the general public on Mondays and Thursdays starting June 9-July 31 from 9a.m. until 7 p.m. Read More
Lay's Meats Brand Returns to East Tennessee
Posted: 06/05/2008
Mayor Haslam along with Steve Smith, Tom Hembree, John Edd Wampler, and John Ward announced today that Food City is bringing Lay's Meats back to life exclusively at its grocery stores. Read More
Meetings Scheduled for Changes in City's Zoning Ordinance
Posted: 06/04/2008
The City of Knoxville and the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) will host two public meetings regarding the proposed reorganization of Article 4 and Article 7 of the city's zoning ordinance. Read More
Father's Day Fishing Event June 15
Posted: 06/02/2008
Dads, their kids, and of course, moms will be able to catch a bonding experience at the Father's Day Fishing Event, presented by Knoxville Parks and Recreation and Mast General Store, on Sunday, June 15, in Victor Ashe Park. Read More
New Street Circulation for Market Square
Posted: 06/02/2008
Pedestrians need to always remember to look both ways before they cross the street - but it's particularly important to remember that rule in downtown Knoxville this week. Read More
Ballfield Named After Pee Wee Henderson
Posted: 05/30/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam joined family members and dozens of friends of Everett “Pee Wee” Henderson and his late wife, Peggy Henderson, for a Thursday evening ceremony honoring the couple by naming a field and the concession stand at the Holston-Chilhowee Ball Fields in their honor. Read More
City to Sign Contract for Jackson Ave. Ramp Work
Posted: 05/29/2008
The City of Knoxville expects to sign a contract in the next few days with a local construction firm, Southern Constructors, to stabilize the Jackson Avenue ramp. Read More
City Presents Plaques at Field
Posted: 05/28/2008
Mayor Haslam honored three of the most important figures in Knoxville's baseball history in a special ceremony at Ridley/Helton Field on Monday, January 28. Read More
Flag Retirement Ceremony Scheduled for Flag Day Weekend
Posted: 05/27/2008
The City of Knoxville is joining with Knox County and several businesses and organizations to sponsor a flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14. Read More
Children’s Festival of Reading May 31
Posted: 05/23/2008
Knox County Public Library is pleased to present the 4th annual Children's Festival of Reading from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on May 31 in World's Fair Park. Read More
City Pools Open This Weekend
Posted: 05/23/2008
City Parks and Recreation's outdoor pools open this Saturday at 11 a.m. Read More
Police Explorer Class Orientation
Posted: 05/23/2008
The Knoxville Police Department is pleased to announce that we will be starting a new police explorer class soon. Read More
Blood Drive at KPD
Posted: 05/22/2008
The Knoxville Police Department has organized a blood drive with Medic Regional Blood Center for today until 5 p.m. at police headquarters at 800 Howard Baker, Jr. Avenue Read More
City Holiday Schedule for Memorial Day
Posted: 05/22/2008
The City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day. Read More
Summer Movie Magic Returns to Tennessee Theatre
Posted: 05/21/2008
Summer Movie Magic kicks off June 22 with screenings of "Thunder Road" and festivities celebrating the film's 50th anniversary including the attendance of James Mitchum, Robert Mitchum's son and Thunder Road co-star. Read More
Arrest of Murder Suspect Earns Officer Award
Posted: 05/19/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer Scott Coffey the March Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Officer Coffey has been with the department since November 1994. Read More
Central Street - Past and Future
Posted: 05/19/2008
Participate in Smart Trips Month by taking an afternoon walk along Central Street at 5:30 p.m. on May 21 to visit the past and see what's in store for the street. Read More
Drugs and Guns Seizure Earns Officer Award
Posted: 05/19/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Jason Booker the March Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Haley Statue 10 Yrs Celebration
Posted: 05/15/2008
The City of Knoxville and the African American Appalachian Arts, Inc. will celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the Alex Haley statue and Haley Heritage Square on Sunday, May 15, 2008. Read More
Peace Officers Memorial Service 2008
Posted: 05/13/2008
Many federal law enforcement agencies held a joint law enforcement memorial service on Tuesday, May 13 at the World's Fair Park Amphitheater to honor National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Read More
Third Annual Mayors' Cup Event Set for Wednesday
Posted: 05/12/2008
A team of Knox County Commissioners captained by Mayor Mike Ragsdale will square off against their City of Knoxville counterparts and Mayor Bill Haslam this week to see who really knows their way around downtown. Read More
Mayor Names Massey New Neighborhood Coordinator
Posted: 05/08/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today that David Massey has agreed to become the City of Knoxville's Neighborhood Coordinator. Read More
Mayors Meet with Knoxville's Destination ImagiNation Team
Posted: 05/08/2008
Mayor Haslam and Mayor Ragsdale met with the Destination ImagiNation team named "Knoxville Go For It" on Thursday. Read More
East Tennessee Healthcare Center Breaks Ground
Posted: 05/07/2008
Mayor Haslam, Mayor Ragsdale, Mike Edwards, Dr. Kamilia Kozlowski, Dr. Tracy Dobbs, and Dr. Terry Douglass spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the East Tennessee Healthcare Center on Wednesday, May 7. Read More
Police Explorer Class Starting Soon
Posted: 05/07/2008
The Knoxville Police Department is pleased to announce that we will be starting a new police explorer class soon. Read More
Rader Named 2007 Reserve Officer of the Year
Posted: 05/07/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Reserve Officer Matthew Rader the 2007 Reserve Officer of the Year for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Wilson Named Officer of the Year
Posted: 05/07/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Sgt. Will Wilson the Officer of the Year for the Knoxville Police Department. Sgt. Wilson has been with the department since November 1994. Read More
City's 311 Call Center Celebrates Anniversary
Posted: 05/05/2008
The City of Knoxville's Call 311 Center celebrates its third anniversary today. Read More
City Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Build Home
Posted: 05/04/2008
Mayor Haslam and City employess partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build a three-bedroom home in the Lonsdale Community from Saturday, March 29 thru Saturday, April 5, on Divide Street. Read More
Mayor Presents 2007-2008 Budget
Posted: 05/01/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam presented a 2008-2009 City of Knoxville budget Thursday showing that the city is in good financial condition despite a difficult economic climate nationwide. Read More
Nikki Giovanni Honored
Posted: 04/29/2008
Mayor Haslam unveiled of a historical marker honoring award-winning writer and Knoxville native, Nikki Giovanni. Read More
Green Power First Friday
Posted: 04/25/2008
Green Power First Friday is a celebration of environmentally friendly initiatives and services. Read More
Knoxville Farmer's Market Opens for 2008
Posted: 04/25/2008
The 5th season of the Market Square Farmers' Market (MSFM) will begin on April 26, 2008. Read More
Arbor Day Celebration Friday at Ijams
Posted: 04/24/2008
The City of Knoxville's Tree Board is sponsoring its annual Arbor Day Celebration 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Ijams Nature Center. Read More
EarthFest this Saturday
Posted: 04/24/2008
Knoxville's 9th annual EarthFest 2008 will be Saturday, April 26 from 11am to 7pm at our new location, Pellissippi State Community College. Admission and parking are free. Read More
Make Downtown Green Block for Block
Posted: 04/22/2008
Downtown residents and businesses are encouraged to purchase green power as part of a new initiative to make downtown Knoxville green. Read More
UT Students Showcase Ideas for Future of Cumberland Ave.
Posted: 04/21/2008
Visions of what a revitalized Cumberland Avenue might look like in the not-too-distant future will be on display from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday April 24, in the Downtown Design Studio at 500 Gay Street. Read More
City Closes Jackson Avenue Ramp
Posted: 04/18/2008
The City of Knoxville closed the Jackson Avenue ramp between State Street and Gay Street to traffic Friday after receiving a report that it has structural deficiencies. Read More
Pleasant Ridge Road Project to Start as Early as April 23
Posted: 04/18/2008
The $8.76 million road project on the 1.3 mile stretch of Pleasant Ridge Road between Merchant Drive and Interstate 640 is due to start as early as April 28. Read More
National START! Walking Day
Posted: 04/16/2008
Mayor Haslam and Mayor Ragsdale proclamed Wednesday, April 16 in Knoxville as "National Start! Walking Day" in honor of the American Heart Association's Start! movement. Read More
Mayor's Listening Tour May 5
Posted: 04/15/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam will host his Listening Tour at the future site of the Fountain City Skate Park on the corner of Knox Road and Maple Drive on May 5th. Read More
Public Meeting Set Regarding Tennis Facility
Posted: 04/15/2008
The City of Knoxville will hold a public meeting to seek input on the renovations for the West Hills Park tennis facility. Read More
Skatepark Closed April 17th and 18th
Posted: 04/15/2008
The builders of the Knoxville Skatepark, California Skatepark will be doing some final grading work on the skating facility on Thursday, April 17, and Friday, April 18. Read More
KPD Summer Youth Academies Set for June
Posted: 04/14/2008
The Knoxville Police Department is proud to announce that two youth academies will be offered this summer. Read More
30-Foot-High Mural Revealed
Posted: 04/11/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam and pub owners Jeffrey and Pat Nash participated in the ribbon-cutting of a 60-foot-long, 30-foot-high mural of a London street scene in the beer garden of The Crown & Goose in the Old City on Thursday. Read More
Dogwood Arts Festival Parade CANCELLED
Posted: 04/11/2008
The Dogwood Arts Parade scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday has been postponed due to the threat of severe thunderstorms and possible damaging winds during the evening. Read More
City to Hold Informational Meeting
Posted: 04/10/2008
The City of Knoxville is hosting an informational meeting about an upcoming road improvement project that is expected to begin later this month. Read More
KPD Civilian Employee Wins Award
Posted: 04/10/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Jack Hampson the Civilian Employee of the Month for February. Read More
UT Lady Vols Basketball Team Day
Posted: 04/09/2008
On Wednesday night April 9th, Mayor Haslam, local officials, the UT band, citizens of Knoxville and Lady Vol fans from around the area attended a welcome home celebration for the National Champions Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball Team at the Thompson Boling-Arena. Read More
City Holds Site Development Workshop
Posted: 04/08/2008
The City of Knoxville Engineering Department held a Site Development Workshop at the Civic Coliseum on Tuesday. Read More
Dogwood Arts Festival this Month
Posted: 04/08/2008
More than 60 local and regional artists, and a variety of live performers will gather during the Festival on Market Square, a popular attraction of the 2008 Dogwood Arts Festival, presented by ORNL Federal Credit Union. Read More
Mayors Meet with Youth Action Council
Posted: 04/07/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam and County Mayor Mike Ragsdale met with the 2007-08 members of the Youth Action Council to discuss their current projects and plans for the future. Read More
City Presents Check to Young-Williams Animal Center
Posted: 04/03/2008
Madeleine Weil, Mickey Mallonee, and Kathleen Gibi presented a check to Tim Adams and Kathy Darnell of the Young-Williams Animal Center. Read More
SYSCO Distribution Center Opens
Posted: 04/02/2008
Mayor Haslam, Mayor Ragsdale, and Tommy Dail participated in the grand opening of the SYSCO Distribution Center. Read More
CAC Local Government Day
Posted: 04/01/2008
Local community and neighborhood leaders participating in the 2008 CAC Local Government Day met with Mayor Haslam today. Read More
Rossini Festival Set for April 19
Posted: 04/01/2008
Knoxville Opera's 2008 Rossini Festival Italian Street Fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 from noon to 9 p.m. on Gay Street and Market Square in downtown Knoxville. Read More
Tour Six Historic Homes on April 5
Posted: 04/01/2008
Knox Heritage, the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation, the Junior League of Knoxville, and Historic Homes of Knoxville, will present historic home tours featuring two routes including six of the seven public house museums in Knox County. Read More
Sundown in the City Returns in 2008
Posted: 03/31/2008
Knoxville's celebrated free outdoor concert series, Sundown in the City, will return to Market Square in downtown Knoxville opening on Thursday, April 17 with a concert by Galactic with guest emcee Boots Riley plus Garage Deluxe. Read More
City Receives Grant for Solar Technology
Posted: 03/28/2008
The City of Knoxville has been selected as one of 12 Solar America Cities by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and will receive a grant of $200,000 plus technical assistance to increase use of solar technology. Read More
City Receives AA+ Credit Rating
Posted: 03/27/2008
Standard & Poor's has announced that it is upgrading the City of Knoxville's credit rating to AA+ - the highest rating in the city's history - based on the city's strong financial performance and a stable forecast for the future. Read More
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon This Sunday
Posted: 03/27/2008
The fourth annual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon promises to be bigger than ever, with more participants and greater involvement from the community and area businesses. Read More
Marathon Road Closures
Posted: 03/27/2008
The March 30, 2008 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon will necessitate periodic road and lane closures throughout the city from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More
Mayor Recognizes the Ice Bears
Posted: 03/26/2008
Mayor Haslam recognized the Knoxville Ice Bears Hockey Team at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 25. Read More
City to Hold Free Basketball in the Park
Posted: 03/25/2008
The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department will host FREE outdoor basketball leagues in Harriet Tubman Park and Lonsdale Park this spring. Read More
Groundbreaking for Green House
Posted: 03/25/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam, Community Development Director Madeline Rogero and others took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new, affordable "Green" house located at 722 S. Chestnut Street. Read More
Small and Disadvantaged Business Conference
Posted: 03/20/2008
The City of Knoxville will hold a Small and Disadvantaged Business Conference from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26th at the Moses Center at 220 Carrick Street. Read More
City's 2008 Good Friday Holiday Schedule
Posted: 03/19/2008
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Friday, March 21st in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Read More
Mayors For Meals Day
Posted: 03/19/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam joined Mayor Mike Ragsdale and other city and county officials for "Mayors for Meals Day" on Wednesday, March 19. Read More
Mercury Thermometer Exchange Set for March 29
Posted: 03/19/2008
The City of Knoxville's Public Service Division will join with Earth Fare, Shops at Turkey Creek to offer a used Mercury Thermometer Exchange. Read More
Gameday Agreement Terminated
Posted: 03/17/2008
A development agreement between the City of Knoxville and Gameday Centers Southeastern, LLC, for the purchase of city-owned property on Poplar Street has been terminated. Read More
National Community Development Week
Posted: 03/14/2008
The City of Knoxville will celebrate National Community Development Week on March 24-30 with a series of events focusing on home ownership and business development. Read More
Small Business Conference March 26
Posted: 03/14/2008
The City of Knoxville will partner with several other organizations to offer a free Small Business Conference on Wednesday, March 26, at the Moses Center at 220 Carrick Street. Read More
SmartFIX40 I-40 Closure Information
Posted: 03/12/2008
Beginning in May 2008, a short section of Interstate 40 between James White Parkway (exit 388A) and Hall of Fame Drive (exit 389) will be closed for reconstruction. Read More
Dedication of Mayor's Portrait Gallery
Posted: 03/11/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam and former mayors Kyle Testerman, Randy Tyree and Ambassador Victor Ashe gathered to dedicate the City of Knoxville's Mayors' Portrait Gallery on Tuesday, March 11 in the 5th Floor Atrium in the City County Building. Read More
Streets Near Market Square to Change Directions
Posted: 03/10/2008
The City of Knoxville announced today that it will implement a plan changing the street circulation pattern near Market Square and those changes should be in place this summer. Read More
Public Meeting March 10
Posted: 03/05/2008
Knoxville and Knox County residents are invited to learn about a proposed plan for the future of parks, recreation and greenways in the city and the county. Read More
Mercury Thermometer Exchange Set for March 17
Posted: 03/04/2008
The City of Knoxville's Public Service Division will join with the Magnolia Campus of Pellissippi State Technical Community College to offer a used Mercury Thermometer Exchange. Read More
Public Art Task Force Submits Report
Posted: 02/28/2008
The City of Knoxville's Public Art Task Force sent its report to Mayor Bill Haslam today after a series of meetings that began late last year. Read More
Public Meeting Set for March 4
Posted: 02/28/2008
The City of Knoxville will hold a public meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, to discuss implementation of proposed changes in the street circulation pattern near Market Square. Read More
Second Creek Greenway Opens
Posted: 02/28/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam and Interim University of Tennessee Chancellor Jan Simek joined others in opening the new Second Creek greenway on Thursday, February 28, 2008. Read More
Mills Promoted to Deputy Law Director
Posted: 02/26/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today that Ronald E. Mills has been promoted to deputy law director for the City of Knoxville. Read More
Mary Poppins Sing-A-Long at TN Theatre
Posted: 02/25/2008
Joy of Music presents "Mary Poppins Sing-Along" at the Tennessee Theatre on Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m. Read More
Mayor Welcomes LMU to Old City Hall
Posted: 02/25/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam, Congressman John. J. Duncan, Pete DeBusk, Nancy Moody, James G. Alexander, and William S. Owen took part in a signing ceremony welcoming Lincoln Memorial University as the new tenant in the Old City Hall. Read More
Signup for Softball Leagues
Posted: 02/22/2008
Signups for City adult softball leagues will begin Monday, February 25, with other adult, youth and senior baseball and softball spring league signups following at various dates during the next few weeks. Read More
D.I. Coming to Knoxville
Posted: 02/21/2008
Knoxville will be home to the Destination ImagiNation Global Finals on May 21 - 24, 2008 for the twelfth year in a row. Read More
Step Off Show March 7
Posted: 02/21/2008
The City of Knoxville will hold its 3rd Annual High School Step Off Show at 7 p.m., Friday, March 7 in the Tennessee Auditorium of the Carolyn P. Brown Memorial University Center. Read More
THINKFAST Game Show Hits Knoxville
Posted: 02/20/2008
ThinkFast is the nation's first mobile audience response trivia-based game show brought to students. Read More
City Seeks Change to Knology Agreement
Posted: 02/19/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam will ask City Council to approve an ordinance amending the City's cable television agreement with Knology to require the company to spend at least five percent of its annual revenues extending its services across Knoxville. Read More
Mayor Honors City Employees
Posted: 02/19/2008
Mayor Haslam honored 75 city employees who have served at least 20 years with the city or have retired during the past year at a special Employee Appreciation Luncheon at the Knoxville Coliseum on Tuesday, February 19. Read More
Officer Wins Award
Posted: 02/14/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer Eric Heitz the November Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Officers Win Award
Posted: 02/14/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen today named Officer Chris Jones and Officer Joshua Dykes the December Officers of the Month. Read More
Neighborhood Conference Info
Posted: 02/13/2008
Registration for the 2008 Knoxville/Knox County Neighborhood Conference is now available. Read More
AQS Coming to Knoxville
Posted: 02/12/2008
Mayor Haslam, Mayor Ragsdale and officials with the Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation (KTSC), announced that the American Quilter's Society (AQS) had signed a contract to bring its International Convention to Knoxville for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011. Read More
City Offers Old City Hall as LMU Satelite Campus
Posted: 02/12/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam will ask city council to approve two resolutions tonight that would allow Lincoln Memorial University to establish a satellite campus in Old City Hall in downtown Knoxville. Read More
City to Hold Public Workshop
Posted: 02/11/2008
The City of Knoxville will hold a public workshop to review and receive comments on potential changes to the SmartFIX40 project along relocated 4th Ave. Read More
City Offers Brush Pickup Schedule Online
Posted: 02/07/2008
The City of Knoxville has provided a simple way for residents to find out when their brush will be picked up. Read More
Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale
Posted: 02/07/2008
Friends of the Knox County Public Library are pleased to announce their annual Used Book Sale on March 3-9 in the Knoxville Convention and Exposition Center, lower level of the Holiday Inn at the World's Fair Site. Over 14,000 square feet of books, cds, and movies will be available -- most for $2 or less. Read More
Dance Championships Coming to Knoxville
Posted: 02/06/2008
Get ready to get your groove on when the USA Dance 2008 North Central Regional Championships comes to Knoxville's Downtown Marriott February 8-10. Read More
Dogs Strut Their Stuff at Mardi Growl Parade
Posted: 02/04/2008
With Smokey IX, the University of Tennessee's blue tick coonhound mascot leading the way in a red convertible, over 350 dogs took to the streets of downtown Knoxville on Saturday for the first-ever Mardi Growl Dog Parade. Read More
Mayors Open Knoxville Skatepark
Posted: 02/01/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam and Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale helped open the long-awaited Knoxville Skatepark today. Read More
City Financial Performance Exceeds
Posted: 01/31/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam told City Council members today that the city's financial performance through the first half of fiscal year 2007-2008 has slightly exceeded expectations despite a softening of the overall economy. Read More
Ribbon Cutting for the New Knoxville Skatepark
Posted: 01/28/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam, Mayor Mike Ragsdale, David Jarnigan and members of the Knoxville Skatepark Task Force will hold a ribbon cutting for the new Knoxville Skatepark. Read More
City Presents Plaques at Ridley/Helton Field
Posted: 01/28/2008
Mayor Haslam honored three of the most important figures in Knoxville's baseball history in a special ceremony at Ridley/Helton Field on Monday, January 28, 2008. Read More
Mardi Growl Dog Parade Grand Marshals Announced
Posted: 01/25/2008
University of Tennessee mascot Smokey - both the blue tick coonhound and the human version - will be grand marshal for the first ever Mardi Growl Dog Parade in downtown Knoxville on Saturday, February 2. Read More
Poplin New Law Director
Posted: 01/25/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam announced today that Debra C. Poplin has agreed to serve as the City of Knoxville's Law Director. Read More
Celebrate Imagination Library's Third Birthday
Posted: 01/18/2008
Knox County's Imagination Library is celebrating its third birthday from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, January 26 at Lawson McGhee Library. Read More
City's Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Posted: 01/18/2008
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Monday, January 21st in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Read More
Reid Announced as Director
Posted: 01/17/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam announced that Avice Evans Reid has begun work as Executive Director of the City of Knoxville's Police Advisory and Review Committee. Read More
City Recognizes Figures in Knoxville's Baseball History
Posted: 01/15/2008
The City of Knoxville is recognizing three of the most important figures in Knoxville's baseball history. Read More
Mardi Growl Parade Feb. 2
Posted: 01/14/2008
Be a part of Knoxville's first ever "Mardi Growl Parade" - a costume parade for dogs and their owners through downtown Knoxville. Read More
Applications for Funding Available
Posted: 01/11/2008
Applications for funding under the City of Knoxville's Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Act programs are now available. Read More
City Dedicates Regas Square
Posted: 01/10/2008
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, members of City Council, and numerous friends and supporters gathered at Regas Restaurant to officially dedicate Regas Square. Read More
Early Vote Jan. 16-31
Posted: 01/07/2008
Early Voting for the Feb. 5th Presidential Primary and County Primary election is Jan. 16-31. Centers will be open 10 am till 6 pm and on the last three days centers will be open from 10 am till 8 pm. Centers closed every Sunday. Read More
King Week Celebration January 16-21, 2008
Posted: 01/07/2008
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Commission invites you to honor the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the achievements of MLK Honorees at the 2008 King Week Celebration January 16th through the 21st. Read More
First Creek Drainage Improvements Project Public Meeting Set
Posted: 01/04/2008
A public meeting on the First Creek Drainage Improvements Project, Phase II, will be held Tuesday, January 8, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Arlington Baptist Church at 1928 Fairmont Blvd. Read More
Regas Square Dedication January 10
Posted: 01/04/2008
In December Knoxville's City Council unanimously voted to designate the city block bounded by Gay Street, Magnolia Avenue, Depot Street and Williams Street as "Regas Square". Read More
Cumberland Ave. Project Mgr. Selected
Posted: 01/03/2008
Mayor Bill Haslam has announced that Anne Wallace has accepted the position of Cumberland Avenue Project Manager and will lead the City of Knoxville's efforts to revitalize that area. Read More
Gridiron Burgers Coming Downtown
Posted: 01/03/2008
Downtown Knoxville will have another great dining option later this year when the latest Gridiron Burgers opens its doors next to the Regal Riviera 8 Theater. Read More

2008

Communications Director

It's Time for Christmas Tree-cycling

Recycle Electronics at Plug Into Your Community Event

City's 2008 New Year's Schedule

Bearden High School Makes Top 20 in U.S. Cellular's $1 Million Giveaway

City's 2008 Christmas Holiday Schedule

Arrest of Bank Robbery Suspect Earns Officer Award

Breakfast With Santa at the Knoxville Zoo

City to Become Part of a Model City Recycling Initiative

KUB Earns the ENERGY STAR for Superior Energy Efficiency

Rates at Parking Garages to Increase

Fire Department's 2008 Recruit Class Graduation Dec. 17

Public Meeting of Ten-Year Plan Advisory Board

Public Meeting of Public Art Committee

City Finishes First Steps on North Central Street Transformation

Knoxville's First Group of Gold-Certified LEED Houses Opening

Solar 101 Workshop Saturday

My McNabb House Giveaway Starts Dec. 10

Tenants Announced for 500 Block of Gay Street

500 Block Gay Street Announcement

Knox County Schools Eligible to Win $100,000

Enjoy Holiday Lights by Bicycle

First Friday Downtown Filled with Events

Public Meeting Regarding Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness

WIVK Fowlers Christmas Parade This Friday

City Seeks Comments on 2009 Action Plan

Phone Book Recycling Campaign Kicks Off Dec. 9

Designer Selected for Fountain City Skate Park

Arrest of Vehicle Burglary Suspects Earns Officer Award

Dedication to Duty Earns Special Recognition for Three Employees

Quick Recovery of Kidnapping Victim Earns Honors for Officers

Celebration of Lights Nov. 28

Free Christmas Concert Nov. 30

Crash Reduction Main Focus of Holiday Traffic Enforcement

First Night Knoxville Button Launch

City's 2008 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

CrossKnox 15K Race and 5K Walk This Saturday

Knoxville Track Club installs mile markers along City greenways

Get Away or Come Together with the Blues at Art Museum

Pilot Corp. Commemorates 50th Anniversary with Investment in Knoxville's Future

New Home Repair Program Available

City Opens New Courts at West Hills Tennis Center

Appalachian Ballet Company Presents the Nutcracker

America Recycles Day in Downtown Knoxville

Mercury Thermometer Exchange Nov. 15

City-County Joint Greenway at Ten Mile Creek Opened

Public Comments Sought for Neighborhood Stabilization Program Plan

2009 Knoxville Remembered Calendars Are Now Available

City Offers Printer Ink Cartridge Recycling

City to Hire Energy Management Company

Students Honored for Drawings of Knoxville

All Aboard the Christmas Express Train Ride in Knoxville

City Hosts Unwanted Medicines Collection

Mercury Thermometer Exchange on Nov. 15

Leaf Pickup Now Available

2008 Christmas in the City Lineup Unveiled

Civil War Roundtable Presents Living History Weekend

HonorAir Takes Flight Honoring WWII Vets

PROTECT to Locate to Knoxville

Grammy Nominee to Perform at Knoxville Art Museum

City Kicks Off Solar Cities Project

City Announces CrossKnox 15k Race Date

Mayor Encourages Businesses to Add Rooftop Trees

Chancellor Releases Hotel Ruling

Mayors Host Luncheon for Legacy Parks Foundation

New Goodwill Recycling Supercenter to Open

City to Kickoff Solar Cities Project Oct. 24

Outdoor Movies Turn Ghoulish Friday

FCC Town Hall Forum Oct. 13 to Discuss Digital TV Broadcasting

KFD Holds Memorial Service for Fallen Firefighters

Mayor to Walk This Way

15th Annual Buddy's Race Against Cancer

City's Announces Challenge Grant Recipients

Alive After Five 16th Year Premiers with Outdoor Concert

City Reveals Improvements Planned for N. Central Street

Readers Needed for Read with Me Program

City Holds Public Meeting Regarding Re-striping N. Central St.

KFD Holds Memorial Service for Fallen Firefighter

Hunger Hike Helps Get Food to Those in Need