2010

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Below you will find 2010 news releases from the City of Knoxville.

Henley Bridge Project Cameras Available for Public Viewing
Posted: 12/30/2010
At 12:01 a.m. on January 3, 2011, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will close the Henley Bridge for 24 to 30 months for an extensive rehabilitation project. During that time Read More
Coach Summitt to be Honored at Riverwalk of Fame
Posted: 12/29/2010
University of Tennessee Women's Basketball Coach Pat Summitt will be the first person honored with a star on the new Riverwalk of Fame during a ceremony on Volunteer Landing. Read More
Gay Street Bridge Closed for Re-striping
Posted: 12/28/2010
The Gay Street Bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, for a re-striping that will convert it from the present two-lane configuration into three lanes. Read More
Arrest of Robbery Suspects Earns Officer Special Award
Posted: 12/27/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Joseph Whitehead the September Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Officer Whitehead has been with KPD since September 2009. Read More
Explorer Honored For Service to Community
Posted: 12/27/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Chief Sterling Owen awarded the Citizens Service Award to Knoxville Police Department Explorer Cameron Paidousis. Chief Owen said Explorer Paidousis has performed beyond Read More
Helicopter to Deliver Inverter for Solar Array
Posted: 12/27/2010
Ameresco will be using a helicopter on Tuesday, December 28, to deliver an inverter for the new solar array on the roof of the Knoxville Convention Center as well as a new chiller for the center's HVAC system. Read More
Officers Honored For Arrest of Multiple Attempted Rape Suspect
Posted: 12/27/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Knoxville Police Department officers Brian Bell and Preston Whillock the October Officers of the Month. Read More
Recruitment Video Production Earns Employee Special Honor
Posted: 12/27/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Eric Miller the September Civilian Employee of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
South Knox Is Open
Posted: 12/23/2010
The Henley Bridge is closing soon but businesses on the south side of the Tennessee River will remain open and a new website, www.southknoxisopen.com is there to help you find them. Read More
Henley Bridge Closure Detour Preparations Nearly Finished
Posted: 12/22/2010
Motorists will soon notice more detour signs, flashing traffic signals and temporary lane closures as the Tennessee Department of Transportation continues detour route preparations for the upcoming closure of the Henley Bridge. Read More
Market Square Stage Officially Renamed
Posted: 12/22/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam announced during a ceremony earlier today that the stage on Market Square will be named The Bill Lyons Pavilion at Market Square. Read More
New Transit Center Officially Named
Posted: 12/22/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam presided over a ceremony this afternoon unveiling a plaque officially naming the new transit center in honor of U.S. Representative John Duncan Jr., whose support made the station a reality. Read More
Library presents Saturday Stories and Songs
Posted: 12/21/2010
Knox County Public Library is very pleased to kick off the New Year with new programming on the weekends. Read More
City Services Holiday Schedule 2010
Posted: 12/20/2010
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Friday, December 24, 2010 for the Christmas holiday. Read More
Transit Center Naming Ceremony
Posted: 12/20/2010
On Wednesday, December 22 at 2 p.m. the city will hold a ceremony naming the new transit center the John J. Duncan Jr. Knoxville Station Transit Center. Read More
KPD Dedicates New 360 Degree Shooting Facility
Posted: 12/17/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen dedicated a new 360 degree shooting facility for the department. Read More
Gay Street Bridge Closed
Posted: 12/16/2010
The Gay Street Bridge will be closed to traffic from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on December 20-22 (Monday-Wednesday) for a planned inspection by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Read More
New Special Events Director Named
Posted: 12/16/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam announced that Judith Foltz will begin work as the City of Knoxville's Director of Special Events beginning January 3, 2011. Read More
Wade Named Deputy Director for Community Development
Posted: 12/15/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam has announced that Community Development Administrator Becky Wade has been appointed to lead the City of Knoxville's Community Development Department beginning January 1, 2011. Read More
Phone Book Recycling Poster Contest Winners
Posted: 12/14/2010
Jovi Yoshioka, a student at Cedar Bluff Elementary, was recognized as being one of the two winners of this year's Knox County Phone Book Recycling Poster Contest during a ceremony at the City County Building on Monday. Read More
City's Winter Weather Operations
Posted: 12/13/2010
City of Knoxville Public Service crews used about 1,000 tons of salt to keep the city's main streets, streets around hospitals and primary feeder streets open Sunday night and Monday morning. Read More
Bredesen Announces Enhancement Grant for New Knox County Greenway
Posted: 12/09/2010
Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that the state will provide an enhancement grant in the amount of $614,400 to assist with the construction of the Edgewood Park section of the First Creek Greenway in Knox County. Read More
Bredesen Announces Grant for Transportation Museum Exhibits in Knox County
Posted: 12/09/2010
Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that the state will provide an enhancement grant in the amount of $541,752 for the addition of transportation history exhibits at Ramsey House Plantation in Knox County. Read More
Comcast Christmas at Chilhowee Park Dec. 10
Posted: 12/08/2010
Enjoy Comcast Christmas at Chilhowee Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2010. Read More
Mayor to Host Meeting for Mayors from Five Counties
Posted: 12/08/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam will host a meeting of city and county mayors from five counties Friday to discuss a $4.3 million planning grant aimed at creating a more sustainable region. Read More
City Receives AAA Credit Rating from Fitch
Posted: 12/06/2010
The Fitch Rating Service affirmed the City of Knoxville's 'AAA' credit rating - the highest possible rating from the agency - on Monday. Read More
Knox County School Phone Book Recycling Kickoff Dec. 13
Posted: 12/06/2010
The City will kick off this year's Knox County school phone book recycling effort Monday, December 13, at 10:00 a.m. at the City County Building 5th floor Atrium. Read More
Jean Teague Greenway Extension Ribbon Cutting Dec. 8
Posted: 12/03/2010
The City of Knoxville's Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the extension of Jean Teague Greenway on Wednesday, December 8, at 1:30 p.m. Read More
Knoxville Zoo's Red Pandas Featured in Mozilla Firefox Live Debut
Posted: 12/03/2010
Knoxville Zoo's red pandas are poised to gain international acclaim with a partnership with Mozilla, creator of the popular Firefox Web browser. Read More
Alternative Transportation Available for Friday Events
Posted: 12/01/2010
With activities at nearly every downtown venue on Friday, including the Christmas Parade, First Friday events, and performances at the Tennessee Theater and the Bijou, attendees should consider carpooling or taking KAT downtown. Read More
Cityview Riverwalk Grand Opening Dec. 10
Posted: 12/01/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam will preside over the grand opening of the Cityview Riverwalk on Friday, December 10, 2010 at 11:30 AM. The event will take place on the Riverwalk behind the Cityview Condominiums, located at 445 W. Blount Avenue. Read More
Zoo Admission Price Half Off until Feb. 28
Posted: 12/01/2010
Knoxville Zoo becomes the coolest place in Knoxville to visit during Penguin Discount Days! Read More
Santa Claus at the Zoo Dec. 11
Posted: 11/29/2010
Despite a hectic December schedule, Santa Claus has plans to stop by Knoxville Zoo for a special holiday appearance. Read More
Waste Vegetable Oil Collection Program
Posted: 11/29/2010
Driven feedstock for cleaner burning biodiesel, this new residential waste vegetable oil collection program will expand current educational efforts focused on proper oil disposal. Providing a recycling option for waste Read More
City Terminates Contract with First Creek Contractor
Posted: 11/26/2010
The City of Knoxville has terminated its contract with the company that had been working on the First Creek Drainage Improvement Project. Read More
City of Knoxville and CAC AmeriCorps Volunteers Organize a Work Day
Posted: 11/24/2010
The City of Knoxville and CAC AmeriCorps volunteers are organizing a work day on Saturday, December 4th from 10am to 2pm to plant trees along Third Creek in Tyson Park and remove invasive species in the restored section of Third Creek. Read More
Downtown Knoxville's Regal Celebration of Lights
Posted: 11/24/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam will lead the countdown Friday night as downtown Knoxville lights up for the holidays during the Regal Celebration of Lights. Read More
Knoxville's Holidays on Ice in Historic Market Square
Posted: 11/24/2010
East Tennessee's coolest holiday tradition will soon return to the heart of downtown Knoxville in Historic Market Square to chill and thrill young and old alike! Read More
Knoxville Police Department’s Training Academy Awarded Flagship Status
Posted: 11/22/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen announced that the Knoxville Police Department's Training Academy was awarded Flagship status at the CALEA Conference on November 20, 2010. Read More
City's 2010 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
Posted: 11/19/2010
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25th and 26th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Read More
Regal Celebration of Lights Nov. 26
Posted: 11/19/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam will lead the countdown as downtown Knoxville lights up for the holidays Friday night at the Regal Celebration of Lights. Read More
2011 Knoxville Remembered Calendars Are Now Available
Posted: 11/18/2010
Knox County Public Library's Staff Association is pleased to present their 2011 Knoxville Remembered calendar, now on sale. This one-of-a-kind calendar features images from the McClung Digital Collection that offer a glimpse into Knoxville's past. See how Knoxville's architecture, entertainment and fashion have evolved over the last hundred years through these captivating photographs. Read More
Part of Market Street to be Closed
Posted: 11/17/2010
Work on the section of Market Street between Cumberland Avenue and Church Avenue could begin as early as Thursday, November 18, as part of a project that includes improvements to the street and sidewalk in addition to utility and stormwater upgrades. Read More
Don't Let Food Poisoning Make Your Thanksgiving A Turkey
Posted: 11/16/2010
Food safety isn't on your holiday to-do list? Maybe it should be. Read More
Return a Book, Get Off the Hook
Posted: 11/10/2010
Knox County Public Library is going to hold a food drive in lieu of collecting overdue fines. Read More
Community Coalition on Family Violence Holds Anita Gregg Luncheon
Posted: 11/09/2010
The Community Coalition on Family Violence and Mercy Health Partners presented the Anita Gregg Memorial Luncheon today at the Foundry. Read More
ETHDC Holds Ribbon Cutting
Posted: 11/09/2010
Today, the East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation (ETHDC) and officials from the City of Knoxville, Suntrust Bank, the East Tennessee Foundation and Lonsdale residents joined together for the opening of 3411 Bishop Street - the first EarthCraft-certified home in Knoxville. Read More
100 Block Gay St. Closed
Posted: 11/08/2010
The 100 Block of Gay Street will be closed beginning Monday, November 15, so crews can install about two dozen large elm trees along the street. The 200 Block will also be closed later during the week for the landscaping effort. Read More
Living History Weekend at Fort Dickerson
Posted: 11/08/2010
The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable will present its annual Living History Weekend, at Fort Dickerson Park on November 13-14, 2010 to celebrate veterans, past and present. Read More
Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11, 2010
Posted: 11/08/2010
Be a part of honoring and celebrating our Nation's veterans on Thursday, Nov. 11 during the 85th Veterans Day Parade sponsored by the American Legion Knoxville Post 2. Read More
City Sponsors America Recycles Day in Knoxville
Posted: 11/05/2010
The City of Knoxville's Solid Waste Section is again helping sponsor America Recycles Day (ARD) in Knoxville for the City of Knoxville and Knox County residents. Read More
Brown Bag Green Book Gets Diverse
Posted: 11/04/2010
The popular Brown Bag Green Book lunch and learn series sponsored by Knox County Public Library and the City of Knoxville continues as Todd Witcher, Executive Director of Discover Life in America, discusses ecological discovery on Wednesday, November 17, at 12 p.m. in the East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay St. Read More
Everyone is Invited to Kroger Free Day at Knoxville Zoo
Posted: 11/04/2010
Visitors to Knoxville Zoo will enjoy free admission and parking on Kroger Free Day, Saturday, Nov. 13, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Read More
Mayor Announces Transition Plan
Posted: 11/04/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam, saying "this is a fairly extraordinary situation," announced today that he will resign as Knoxville's mayor on January 10, 2011. Read More
Mayor Haslam Press Event Nov. 4
Posted: 11/03/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam will hold a press event at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, November 4, to outline his plans for the transition from being Knoxville's mayor to becoming governor of Tennessee. Read More
PetSafe's Boyd Wins TN Recreation and Parks Award
Posted: 11/03/2010
Randy Boyd, CEO of PetSafe, was the recipient of the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association (TRPA) Individual Service Award. Read More
Ribbon Cutting for 100 Acre Ross Marble Natural Area Nov. 6
Posted: 11/03/2010
The City of Knoxville's Parks and Recreation, along with Ijams Nature Center, will host the ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the 100-acre Ross Marble Natural Area on Saturday, November 6, at 11 a.m. Read More
City to Host Public Meeting Regarding Cumberland Ave. Corridor Project on Nov. 9
Posted: 11/02/2010
The City of Knoxville will host a public meeting on Tuesday, November 9, to present the current detailed design work on the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project. Read More
Ten-Year Plan Meeting Set for Nov. 17
Posted: 11/02/2010
The Office of the Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness would like to invite the public to a conversation at the New Harvest Park community building from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17. Read More
City's Leaf Season Pickup Begins Today
Posted: 11/01/2010
The City of Knoxville's annual "Leaf Season" begins today and that means Public Service Department crews will be visiting your neighborhood on a regularly scheduled basis between now and February to vacuum up leaves. Read More
Knox Knox County Schools, County, City Partner for STEM High School
Posted: 10/29/2010
Knox County Schools, County, City partner for STEM high school The Knox County Schools, in partnership with the City of Knoxville, is pleased to announce a proposed location for a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) magnet high school at the historic L&N Station in downtown Knoxville. Read More
City of Knoxville unveils Christmas in the City
Posted: 10/28/2010
The City of Knoxville unveiled a Christmas in the City lineup that includes everything from a parade and dazzling displays of lights to ice skating, dramatic performances, concerts and church services during a late afternoon press conference at Krutch Park Extension Thursday. Read More
Halloween on the Plaza Receives Donation
Posted: 10/28/2010
Knoxville Police Chief Sterling Owen announced a name and location change for the 10th annual KPD Halloween party event. Read More
Reference Librarians Are Now Offering One-on-one Help by Appointment
Posted: 10/27/2010
Knox County Public Library's reference department is unveiling a new service for Knox County residents - reference appointments that will offer patrons the undivided attention of a qualified reference librarian to help them with their research needs. Read More
Christmas in the City Kickoff Thursday Oct. 28
Posted: 10/26/2010
The City of Knoxville will release the lineup for this year's Christmas in the City celebration at 5 p.m., on Thursday, October 28 in the Krutch Park Extension in downtown Knoxville. Read More
Halloween Events Downtown Oct. 29
Posted: 10/26/2010
Downtown Knoxville is the place to be this Halloween weekend for ghosts and ghouls of all ages. Read More
Unwanted Medicines Collection and Used Mercury Thermometer Exchange Oct. 30
Posted: 10/26/2010
The City of Knoxville and other local sponsors are hosting an Unwanted Medicines Collection, Used Mercury Thermometer Exchange and an "Ask-A-Pharmacist" event from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, October 30th, at Knoxville Center Mall. Read More
Stakeholders invited to find out latest information on Henley Project
Posted: 10/25/2010
Motorists will soon notice new detour signs and construction along the official Tennessee Department of Transportation detour route as preparations for the Henley Bridge project begin. Read More
UT Students, Faculty and Staff learn about Henley Bridge Project
Posted: 10/25/2010
In a continued effort to educate and inform the public about the upcoming Henley Bridge project and closure, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will present the latest information to University of Tennessee students, faculty and staff. Read More
August 2010 KPD Civilian Employees of the Month
Posted: 10/22/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Cadet Kristen Key, Cadet Christopher Loveday, and Cadet Christopher Hutton the Knoxville Police Department's Civilian Employees of the Month for August. Read More
August 2010 Officers of the Month
Posted: 10/22/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Knoxville Police Department Officers Ron Linkins and Brandon Glover the August Officers of the Month. Read More
July 2010 KPD Civilian Employee of the Month
Posted: 10/22/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Victim Services Counselor Teresa Williams the July Civilian Employee of the Month. Read More
July 2010 Officer of the Month
Posted: 10/22/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Brandon Wardlaw the Knoxville Police Department's Officer of the Month for July. Read More
June 2010 Officer of the Month
Posted: 10/22/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Knoxville Police Department Officer Michael Deets the Officer of the Month for June. Read More
City Participates in Disability Mentoring Day 2010
Posted: 10/20/2010
The City of Knoxville is welcoming 13 people with various disabilities this week who will be shadowing city employees in areas ranging from the horticultural services division and recycling office to the community development, parks and recreation and information systems departments during Disability Mentoring Week. Read More
City Plans to Meet with First Creek Contractor
Posted: 10/19/2010
The City of Knoxville has informed the contractor on the First Creek Drainage Improvements Project that it is considering declaring the company in default of its agreement with the city. Read More
City Receives Division of Forestry Grant
Posted: 10/18/2010
The City of Knoxville's upcoming tree planting season will be a little busier this fall thanks to a $20,000 grant from the state's Division of Forestry. Read More
Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting Oct. 21
Posted: 10/15/2010
City of Knoxville and MPC staff will hold a Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 21st in Ballroom A at the University of Tennessee Visitor Center at 2704 Kingston Pike. Read More
Knoxville Awarded HUD's Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant
Posted: 10/15/2010
The City of Knoxville - working with Knox County, the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) and other local governments and agencies - has been awarded a $4.3 million grant to develop a comprehensive plan for a more sustainable East Tennessee. Read More
South End of World's Fair Park Closing
Posted: 10/15/2010
A section of the south end of World's Fair Park will be closed beginning Sunday, October 17, for the drilling of a well that will use water from an underground aquifer to fill the park's small lake and for irrigation. Read More
Hill Avenue Viaduct and Blount Avenue Reopened
Posted: 10/14/2010
The City of Knoxville's Engineering Department has reopened the Hill Avenue Viaduct downtown and Blount Avenue in South Knoxville after completing work at those locations. Read More
Knox County CAC Energy Efficiency and Home Weatherization Fair Oct. 22
Posted: 10/14/2010
All Knox County and Knoxville residents are invited to participate in the Knoxville - Knox County CAC Energy Efficiency and Home Weatherization Fair. Read More
44th Annual Fine Craft Fair Nov. 12-14
Posted: 10/13/2010
Attend the 44th Annual Fine Craft Fair presented by the Foothills Craft Guild, Friday & Saturday, November 12 and 13, 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, November 14, 11 am to 5 pm at the Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park, Knoxville, Tennessee. Read More
An Infectious Brown Bag Green Book Event Oct. 20
Posted: 10/12/2010
The popular Brown Bag Green Book series sponsored by Knox County Public Library and the City of Knoxville will continue as Dr. Martha Buchanan, Director of Knox County Health Department, discusses the article "Superbugs" by Jerome Groopman on Wednesday, October 20, at 12 p.m. in the East Tennessee History Center Auditorium, 601 S. Gay Street. Read More
Movies on Market Square shows final movie on October 15
Posted: 10/12/2010
Knox County Public Library's outdoor movie series ends on Friday, October 15, 2010 with a finale showing of Alfred Hitchcock's classic film North By Northwest. Read More
Realty Trust Group to Rebuild Fire Damaged Lonsdale Park
Posted: 10/12/2010
Owners and employees of the Knoxville-based healthcare real estate company Realty Trust Group will begin rebuilding the playground at Lonsdale Park this Friday. Read More
Columbus Replica Ships Visiting Knoxville
Posted: 10/11/2010
On Friday November 5, the Pinta and the Nina will open in Knoxville. Read More
Mayors' Luncheon for the Parks
Posted: 10/08/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett hosted the Mayors' Luncheon for the Parks October 8th in Fort Dickerson Park in downtown Knoxville. Read More
100 and 200 Blocks of Gay St. Closed for Hola Festival
Posted: 10/07/2010
The 100 and 200 Blocks of S. Gay Street will be closed from 4:00 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Saturday, October 9 for the Hola Festival. Read More
City Employee Appreciation Picnic and Benefits Fair
Posted: 10/05/2010
On Tuesday, Mayor Haslam hosted an Employee Appreciation Picnic and Benefits Fair at Mary Costa Courtyard at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Read More
Knoxville Named Bicycle Friendly Community
Posted: 10/05/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam helped unveil a sign announcing that Knoxville is a "Bicycle Friendly Community" and officially accepted that designation from the League of American Bicyclists during a Tuesday morning ceremony in Tyson Park. Read More
City to Unveil Bicycle Friendly Communities Sign at Tyson Park
Posted: 10/04/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam will unveil a sign from the League of American Bicyclists designating Knoxville as one of its "Bicycle Friendly Communities" during a brief ceremony in Tyson Park. Read More
KFD Holds Memorial Service for Fallen Firefighters
Posted: 10/04/2010
The Knoxville Fire Department held its annual Memorial Service Honoring Fallen Firefighters Monday at the KFD's Headquarters Fire Station in downtown Knoxville. Read More
KCHD Brings Back Activ-8 for Fall
Posted: 10/01/2010
In response to the success of last spring's activ-8 program, Knox County Health Department (KCHD) is bringing it back for fall with eight weeks of guided walks featuring different parks and greenways. Read More
100 Block Gay Street to Close for Special Block Party
Posted: 09/30/2010
The City of Knoxville will close the 100 Block of Gay Street at midnight on Thursday in preparation of Friday's "Block off the Night to Celebrate the Arts" party on the block. Read More
KFD Memorial Service Oct. 4
Posted: 09/30/2010
The Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) will hold their Memorial Service Honoring Fallen Firefighters at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 4 at the Firefighter Memorial Park in front of the KFD's Headquarters Fire Station on Summit Hill Drive. Read More
KPD Bicycle Safety Fair Oct. 2
Posted: 09/29/2010
The Knoxville Police Department presents the Bicycle Safety Fair on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Read More
Property Tax Statements Going Out this Week
Posted: 09/29/2010
About 75,000 City of Knoxville property tax bills will be arriving in mailboxes across the city, the state, and the country beginning this week. Read More
20th Annual Hunger Hike Helps Get Food to Those in Need
Posted: 09/28/2010
Food pantries are always in need of financial resources to keep their shelves stocked. That's why the Hunger Hike is such an important annual event: it benefits churches and pantries which provide food to hungry people in Knox County. Read More
Field Renamed at Sam Duff Memorial Park
Posted: 09/28/2010
The football field at Sam Duff Memorial Park officially became the Coach John L. Clabo Football Field during a ceremony at the park in South Knoxville on September 25. Read More
First Friday 100 Block Grand Opening Party Oct. 1
Posted: 09/28/2010
Enjoy First Friday events PLUS celebrate the reopening of the 100 Block of S. Gay Street at the 100 Block Grand Opening Party! Read More
Kid-Friendly Halloween Fun at BOO at the Zoo
Posted: 09/28/2010
Fall is in the air and it's almost time to celebrate with your little monster at Knoxville's largest Halloween event! Read More
The Big Read Kicks off Oct. 1
Posted: 09/28/2010
YWCA Knoxville, in partnership with the Knox County Public Library and 21 other community partners, invites East Tennessee to join in The Big Read, a community reading program featuring Zora Neale Hurston's novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. Read More
Celebrate 2010 Hola Festival Oct. 9
Posted: 09/27/2010
HoLa Hora Latina is proud to present the 2010 Hola Festival, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 9, at Knoxville's newly-inaugurated Art District in the 100 and 200 blocks of Gay Street. Read More
Race Along City's Greenways Oct. 10
Posted: 09/27/2010
The Knoxville Track Club and the City of Knoxville are partnering to present the latest edition of an autumn event that sends runners racing across the city's greenways from East Knoxville to West Knoxville. Read More
Tony Hawk to Visit Knoxville Skatepark Friday Night
Posted: 09/24/2010
Legendary Skateboarder Tony Hawk and his Birdhouse Skate Team will be giving a demonstration at the Knoxville Skatepark on Friday, September 24 starting at 6 p.m. Read More
Disability Mentoring Day Set for Week of Oct. 18-2
Posted: 09/23/2010
The City of Knoxville and local businesses will stretch Disability Mentoring Day 2010 through the entire week of Oct. 18-22, this year as the annual effort to promote career development for students and job seekers with disabilities continues to grow. Read More
Give the Gift of Reading to Knox County Children
Posted: 09/23/2010
In honor of Tennessee's Imagination Library Week, Knox County Public Library is kicking off a new campaign to help raise funds for the books mailed out to Knox County children under 5 through the Imagination Library program. Read More
KCHD Celebrates Child Health Week
Posted: 09/23/2010
Every person in Knox County can have a positive impact on the health and well being of our children by helping them stay active, encouraging healthy eating habits and promoting healthy choices. Read More
Third Annual City Chili Challenge
Posted: 09/23/2010
The City of Knoxville employees had their annual Chili Challenge to benefit the City's Charitable Campaign. Read More
Annual Neighborhood Bike Ride Celebrates 10 Years
Posted: 09/22/2010
This year, the Neighborhood Bike Ride will mark its 10th annual ride on Saturday, October 2. As a nod to the first Neighborhood Bike Ride, this year's route will include a portion of 4th & Gill as well as Old North, Parkridge, Old City and Mechanicsville. Read More
City to Name Field After John Clabo
Posted: 09/22/2010
It's likely that many South Knoxville residents have memories created at a football field just off Chapman Highway. Read More
Help with the Community Nourishment Garden in Tyson Park
Posted: 09/22/2010
AmeriCorps volunteers will be hosting a workday at the Community Nourishment Garden in Tyson Park Saturday, September 25th from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Read More
TDOT Opens Henley Bridge Project Community Center
Posted: 09/21/2010
Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Gerald Nicely opened TDOT's new Henley Bridge Project Community Center Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting at the 220 East Blount Avenue location. Read More
Downtown United for United Way Hot Dog Lunch
Posted: 09/20/2010
Support the United Way and enjoy a hot dog lunch on Friday, Sept. 24 at Market Square during the Downtown United for United Way. Read More
City to Host Meeting Sept. 28 on Henley Bridge Closure and Reconstruction
Posted: 09/17/2010
The City of Knoxville will host an informational meeting on the upcoming closure and reconstruction of the Henley Street Bridge from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, September 28 in the City County Building's Large Assembly Room. Read More
Young-Williams Offers Puppy Pet Adoptions at Half Price
Posted: 09/17/2010
As Knoxville prepares for the Gators to come to town this weekend for Saturday's football showdown between the University of Tennessee and the University of Florida, Young-Williams Animal Center is ready to kick-off its "Puppy Bowl." Read More
Library Hours will be Restored to 2008 Levels
Posted: 09/16/2010
The Knox County Public Library will return operating hours at all of the system's branches and locations to 2008 levels in early November, at the direction of Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett. Read More
Mosquito Spraying at Milligan St. Area Sunday Night
Posted: 09/16/2010
Knox County Health Department will conduct follow up spraying in the Milligan Street area of East Knox County area where West Nile Virus (WNV) was found in mosquitoes. Read More
Brown Bag Green Book Sept. 29
Posted: 09/15/2010
Knox County Public Library and the City of Knoxville continue their popular lunch and learn series, Brown Bag Green Book, as Madeline Rogero, Knoxville's Director of Community Development, speaks on Wednesday, September 29 at 12 p.m. in the East Tennessee History Center Auditorium, 601 S. Gay St. Read More
Charlotte's Web Next Movie on Square
Posted: 09/15/2010
Get Caught Up in Charlotte's Web at Movies on Market Square. Read More
City Prepares Annual Report to HUD
Posted: 09/15/2010
A draft of the City of Knoxville's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is available for citizen review and comment for a period of fifteen days beginning September 15, 2010. Read More
Contractor Disputes Stall First Creek Bridge Construction
Posted: 09/15/2010
A dispute between the primary contractor for the project, DH Excavating, LLC, and Bell & Associates Construction, LP, the bridge subcontractor, has stalled work on two new bridges that are part of the effort to alleviate flooding along First Creek in North Knoxville. Read More
East TN Solar Tour and Fair Oct. 1-2
Posted: 09/15/2010
The 2010 East Tennessee Solar Tour and Fair will feature everything from workshops on existing solar opportunities - and the financial incentives available to help pay for them - to a self-guided tour of local homes and businesses already benefiting from solar power during its two-day run beginning Friday, October 1. Read More
Victor Ashe Park Walking Club Starts Sept. 15
Posted: 09/15/2010
People looking for a low-impact way to get fit can enjoy the City's new Walking Program at Victor Ashe Park, located at 4901 Bradshaw Rd. Read More
Knoxville Recognized as One of Country's Bicycle Friendly Communities
Posted: 09/14/2010
Knoxville has been recognized as one of the country's "Bicycle Friendly Communities" by the League of American Bicyclists, which announced today that the city was one of 18 communities making the list for the first time. Read More
Jackson Ave. Parking Lot Reopening
Posted: 09/10/2010
The City of Knoxville will reopen the newly-striped Jackson Avenue Parking lot beginning Friday afternoon and through the football weekend of September 10-11. Read More
Ten-Year Plan Public Meeting Sept. 22
Posted: 09/10/2010
The Office of the Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness would like to invite the public to a public conversation on Wednesday, September 22 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Cansler Family YMCA at 616 Jessamine Street. Read More
Dogwood Arts in Running for National Pepsi Refresh Everything Grant
Posted: 09/09/2010
Dogwood Arts is officially in the running to receive a $250,000 Pepsi Refresh Everything grant for a permanent Art in Public Places large-scale sculpture exhibition in Knoxville! Read More
Hill Avenue Viaduct Closed for a Month
Posted: 09/09/2010
The Hill Avenue Viaduct will be closed beginning Monday, September 13, until October 13, so crews can place a new concrete surface on the bridge that crosses over James White Parkway from State Street to Hall of Fame Drive. Read More
Keep Knoxville Beautiful River Cleanup Sept. 11
Posted: 09/09/2010
Keep Knoxville Beautiful and 20th Century Fox are sponsoring a river cleanup from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, September 11, along the James White and Neyland Greenways to help commemorate the movie studio's 75th anniversary. Read More
Knox Co. Health Dept. Offers Fast Track Flu Clinic
Posted: 09/09/2010
Knox County Health Department (KCHD) will offer influenza vaccinations through its vaccination partner, VaxCare Corporation, in the Community Room at its Dameron Avenue facility beginning Monday, Sept.13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read More
City Receives Check for Addition to Victor Ashe Park
Posted: 09/07/2010
Former ambassador to Poland and former mayor of Knoxville Victor Ashe presented a $50,000 check to the City of Knoxville which will go toward the purchase of a five-acre addition to Victor Ashe Park. Read More
Iron Man is Flying into Market Square
Posted: 09/07/2010
Iron Man kicks of Knox County Public Library's popular outdoor movie series on Friday, September 10, 2010. Read More
Sept. 11th Remembrance Ceremony
Posted: 09/07/2010
Be a part of the 9/11 Observance at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 11 on the lawn of the City County Building near the 9/11 Memorial. Read More
Check Presentation Ceremony at Victor Ashe Park Sept. 7
Posted: 09/03/2010
The public is invited to be a part of a check presentation ceremony on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Victor Ashe Park on 4901 Bradshaw Rd. Read More
City to Hold Doggie Dip at Inskip Pool
Posted: 09/03/2010
For the first time ever, the originators of the dog paddle will hit the waters of Inskip Pool for the "Doggie Dip" hosted by the City of Knoxville on Saturday, September 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More
East Knox County to Get Follow Up Mosquito Spraying
Posted: 09/03/2010
Knox County Health Department will conduct follow up spraying in the Milligan Street area of East Knox County area where West Nile Virus (WNV) was found in mosquitoes. Read More
KPD Announces Labor Day Weekend Traffic Enforcement Plans
Posted: 09/02/2010
Knoxville Police Chief Sterling Owen today announced traffic enforcement plans for the Labor Day holiday weekend. Read More
City Services Schedule for Labor Day Holiday
Posted: 09/01/2010
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Monday, September 6 for the Labor Day holiday. Read More
Movies on Market Square Starts Sept. 10
Posted: 09/01/2010
Knox County Public Library's popular outdoor movie series returns to Market Square for the seventh year of free family fun in front of the silver screen. Read More
Parking for Boomsday Celebration
Posted: 09/01/2010
The City of Knoxville will offer free parking for Boomsday in its Market Square and State Street Parking Garages and Blackstock Avenue parking lot this Sunday. Read More
Parking for U.T. Football Games
Posted: 09/01/2010
The City of Knoxville will offer free game day parking at two of its downtown garages again this fall during the University of Tennessee's football season. Read More
KCDC Holds Ribbon Cutting to Unveil Green Renovations at Valley Oaks
Posted: 08/31/2010
On Tuesday, Mayor Bill Haslam, Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale, Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC) CEO Alvin Nance, KCDC Board Members, and other representatives opened the $1.8 million "green" renovation project at Valley Oaks Apartments with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Read More
City Director of Special Events Retiring
Posted: 08/30/2010
Mickey Mallonee, the City of Knoxville's longtime Director of Special Events will be retiring on December 31. Read More
East Tennessee Solar Tour and Fair Oct. 1-2
Posted: 08/30/2010
Spend the first weekend in October seeing Solar energy in action! Read More
TDOT Meeting on Henley Bridge Closing Sept. 28
Posted: 08/30/2010
The City of Knoxville is sponsoring a public meeting from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, on the upcoming closure and reconstruction of the Henley Street Bridge. Read More
City Receives Award for Financial Reporting
Posted: 08/27/2010
The City of Knoxville has received the Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year ending on June 30, 2009. Read More
Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting Sept. 2
Posted: 08/27/2010
The City and MPC will hold a Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 2 in Ballroom B at the University of Tennessee Visitor Center at 2704 Kingston Pike. Read More
City Programs Receive Governor's Environmental Stewardship Awards
Posted: 08/26/2010
The City of Knoxville and its partners in the Knox-Area Medication Collection Program hosted one of its biggest Unwanted Medicines Collections and Used Mercury Thermometer Exchanges last Saturday at Mercy Medical Center North. Read More
City's Recycling Drop-Off Center to Close
Posted: 08/26/2010
The City of Knoxville Recycling Drop-Off Center in the Broadway Shopping Center at 2217 Broadway will be closed starting Sunday, August 29 due to an expansion by the Kroger Store which is installing gasoline pumps at that location. Read More
Second Mosquito Spraying for Cedar Bluff Area Scheduled for Sunday Night
Posted: 08/26/2010
Following national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protocol, Knox County Health Department will conduct follow up spraying of the Cedar Bluff area where West Nile Virus (WNV) was found in mosquitoes. Read More
City Director Honored for 34 Years of Service
Posted: 08/25/2010
City Council recognized longtime City Director Sam Anderson at its Tuesday meeting with a resolution honoring him for his committed service to Knoxville and its residents. Read More
Join Knoxville Zoo For Touch A Truck Event
Posted: 08/24/2010
Come out and see trucks as tall as giraffes, as fast as cheetahs, and as strong as elephants during Touch A Truck at Knoxville Zoo on Saturday, August 28, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Read More
Office of Ten-Year Plan to Host Public Meeting Aug. 25
Posted: 08/23/2010
The Office of the Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness would like to invite the public to a public conversation at the Cansler Family YMCA on Wednesday, August 25 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Read More
One Lane Henley St. Bridge Closed
Posted: 08/23/2010
One lane of Henley Street traveling south (toward the bridge) will be closed beginning Tuesday, August 24, near the Clinch Avenue intersection for the installation of part of a 28.5 kW solar photovoltaic system on the roof of the Knoxville Convention Center. Read More
KPD's Halloween Event Set for Oct. 31
Posted: 08/20/2010
The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) hosts a Halloween event each year to provide a safe alternative for families on Halloween. Read More
City Hosting Unwanted Medicines Collection and Used Mercury Thermometer Exchange
Posted: 08/19/2010
The City of Knoxville and other local sponsors are hosting an Unwanted Medicines Collection and Used Mercury Thermometer Exchange from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday, August 21, at Mercy Medical Center North. Read More
Milligan Street Area Scheduled for Community-Based Spraying Sunday Night
Posted: 08/19/2010
It’s summertime and the skeeters are busy. Knox County Health Department (KCHD) has received another lab report confirming the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes in the Milligan Street area of East Knox County near the zoo. Read More
Vote for Movies on Market Square
Posted: 08/19/2010
It's movie time in Tennessee, and you get to pick the flicks! Read More
City Accepting Applications for Challenge Grant Program
Posted: 08/17/2010
The City of Knoxville's Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for its 2010/11 Challenge Grant Program, which offers grants to nonprofit projects associated with public parks or recreation facilities within the city limits. Read More
City to Start Charging for Jackson Ave. Parking Lot
Posted: 08/17/2010
The City of Knoxville will begin charging for parking in the Jackson Avenue Parking Lot beginning on or around September 10 - though parking will still be free there at night and on weekends. Read More
Clean Commute Day is Friday
Posted: 08/16/2010
Smart Trips first annual Clean Commute Day is Friday, August 20, 2010. Read More
Solar Hot Water Installation Training Workshop Sept. 1
Posted: 08/16/2010
A Solar Hot Water Installation Training workshop will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Modern Supply located at 525 Lovell Road. Read More
Brown Bag Green Book Gets a Little Wild
Posted: 08/13/2010
The Brown Bag Green Book lunch and learn series continues on Wednesday, August 25, at 12 p.m. in the East Tennessee History Center auditorium, 601 S. Gay St., as Don Barger, Senior Regional Director of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) presents Rewilding the World: Dispatches from the Conservation Revolution by Caroline Fraser. The popular series is sponsored by the Knox County Public Library and the City of Knoxville. Read More
Fire Department Helps with Local Heat Relief Program
Posted: 08/13/2010
Beginning August 15 through September 30, the Knoxville Fire Department will participate in a joint effort with Knox County CAC Local Heat Relief program to provide drop off locations so fans may be distributed to people in need during these hottest days of summer. Read More
Knoxville Station Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Posted: 08/13/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam, U.S. Rep John Duncan Jr., and U.S. Rep. James L. Oberstar, chair of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure were among those cutting the ribbon to open the new Knoxville Station Transit Center Friday morning. Read More
Residences at Eastport Groundbreaking Ceremony
Posted: 08/13/2010
Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today at the site of the old Eastport school at 2036 Bethel Avenue. Read More
Walk, Bike and Drive Safely To and From School
Posted: 08/13/2010
With students heading back to school next week, Knox County Health Department and the Knox County Safe Routes to School Partnership would like to remind everyone about the importance of walking, biking and driving safely to and from school. Read More
Efficient Energy of Tennessee Installs One Megawatt Solar Array in Knoxville
Posted: 08/12/2010
Today utility executives joined with business leaders, and federal, state and local officials to inaugurate a new one megawatt (1 MW) solar power system, the largest in Tennessee and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Region. Read More
Knoxville Station Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Friday
Posted: 08/12/2010
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Knoxville Station Transit Center will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 13 at 301 Church Avenue (at the corner of Church and Hall of Fame) and the ceremony will be outside on the bus platform. Read More
Cedar Bluff Scheduled for Community-Based Spraying Sunday Night
Posted: 08/11/2010
Knox County Health Department (KCHD) has received a lab report confirming the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes in the Cedar Bluff area of Knox County. Read More
City Installs Solar Hot Water System Through Housing Program
Posted: 08/10/2010
A family of five will have a lower utility bill because their new home includes a solar hot water system. Read More
Firefighter to be Honored
Posted: 08/09/2010
On Tuesday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m. during the City Council meeting, Master firefighter Jeff Nichols will be honored by Mayor Bill Haslam and City Council. Read More
Rate Change at Solid Waste Management Facility
Posted: 08/06/2010
Effective September 1, 2010, the tipping fee at the Solid Waste Management Facility (SWMF) will be raised from $25 per ton/prorated to $35 per ton/prorated. Read More
City Repaving Streets in Fort Sanders Area
Posted: 08/05/2010
The City of Knoxville will be repaving several streets in the Fort Sanders neighborhood during the next two weeks with the work taking place between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Read More
City to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Traffic Operations
Posted: 08/05/2010
The City of Knoxville's Engineering Department is hosting an informal open house to discuss an ongoing study of traffic operations on Kingston Pike and Northshore Drive in the area surrounding their intersection. Read More
Alert Animal Control Officer Prevents Serious Medical Harm To Fellow Employee
Posted: 08/03/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Animal Control Officer Ronda Halseth the April Civilian Employee of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Halseth has been with KPD since March 2008. Read More
Arrest of Three Robbery Suspects Earns Award for Officers
Posted: 08/03/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Knoxville Police Department Officers Amanda Bunch, Tim Riddle, and John Stevens the Officers of the Month for April. Officer Bunch and Officer Stevens have been with the department since January 2007 while Officer Riddle has been a member since October 2004. Read More
Development of Electronic Database Earns Employee Award
Posted: 08/03/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Jack Hampson the May Civilian employee of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Officer Honored for Prevention of Murder and Suicide
Posted: 08/03/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Travis Harvey the May Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Officers Recognized For Their Leadership and Quick Response To School Shooting
Posted: 08/03/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officers Tolliver Robertson, Keith Lyon, Amanda Bunch, Stephanie Wilson and Ryan Kuykendall the February Officers of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Sign Up Today to Become a KnoxAchieves Mentor
Posted: 08/03/2010
KnoxAchieves is recruiting its third class of volunteer mentors. Read More
City Looking for Bids on Sidewalk Improvement Project
Posted: 07/30/2010
The City of Knoxville will begin advertising this weekend for bids on a sidewalk improvement project for portions of Market Street and Union Avenue in downtown. Read More
City to Begin Enforcing Parking Meters
Posted: 07/30/2010
The City of Knoxville will begin enforcing the parking meters in the city parking lot between Summit Hill Drive and the O.P. Jenkins Furniture Store beginning Monday, August 2. Read More
Sequoyah Park Restrooms Now Open
Posted: 07/30/2010
The new restrooms at Sequoyah Park will open on Friday, July 30. Read More
Realigned Section of Valley View Drive to Open July 30
Posted: 07/29/2010
A realigned section of Valley View Drive that will make it easier and safer for residents and other drivers to access Washington Pike near Knoxville Center Mall will open to traffic Friday morning at 9 a.m. Read More
City Employee and Others Honored for ADA Work
Posted: 07/26/2010
The DisABILITY Resource Center's Annual Spirit of ADA Awards Ceremony was held Monday at Knoxville's first totally accessible playground, the Ashley Nicole Dream Playground. Read More
City Repairing Community Garden Damage at Parkridge Park
Posted: 07/26/2010
City of Knoxville Public Service crews are working in Parkridge Park today to make amends after city workers dropped part of a dead tree on top of a small community garden there last week. Read More
City to Launch Pilot Recycling Program Downtown
Posted: 07/26/2010
The City of Knoxville is partnering with Waste Connections to launch a pilot recycling program in downtown Knoxville. Read More
Mayor Honors 20th Anniversary of ADA
Posted: 07/26/2010
In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Mayor Haslam presented a proclamation declaring the day as "Recommitment Day" and for everyone in the city to work toward full accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities not just today but every day. Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center Announces New Hours of Operation
Posted: 07/26/2010
Young-Williams Animal Center, the official animal shelter for the city of Knoxville and Knox County, recently announced new hours of operation. Read More
City to Hold Splash Jam for Summer Playground Participants
Posted: 07/22/2010
The City of Knoxville's Parks and Recreation Department is holding a "Splash Jam" for the children who have participated in the City's Summer Playground Program this year. Read More
Knoxville Zoo's New Gorilla Exploring Gorilla Valley Exhibit
Posted: 07/22/2010
Ajari, the Western lowland gorilla who made his public debut last month in the Gorilla Courtyard, can now be seen in the one-acre Gorilla Valley exhibit. Read More
Stars from PBS Coming to Knoxville Zoo This Saturday
Posted: 07/22/2010
Two of PBS' biggest stars are visiting Knoxville Zoo this weekend! Read More
Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting July 29
Posted: 07/21/2010
A Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 29 to review variances requested by Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center for proposed new signs and wayfinding measures on the hospital's campus. Read More
Expect Increased Traffic Downtown Wednesday July 21
Posted: 07/20/2010
The Knoxville Civic Auditorium-Coliseum will be hosting Get Motivated Seminars on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Read More
KPD Training Academy CALEA Onsite Assessment in August
Posted: 07/20/2010
The Knoxville Police Department's Law Enforcement Training Academy is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards. Read More
Lawson McGhee Library will be Closed July 23-25 for HVAC Upgrades
Posted: 07/20/2010
Lawson McGhee Library will be closed to the public for three days from July 23-25 so Trane US Inc. Read More
100 Block Gay St. Ribbon Cutting Held
Posted: 07/19/2010
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Gay Street Streetscapes Project was held on Monday, July 19 at the 100 Block of Gay Street. Read More
KAT to Hold First Friday Art and Architecture Event
Posted: 07/19/2010
KAT will be hosting a First Friday event highlighting the art and architecture of the new Knoxville Station transit center on August 6th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Read More
Donate Blood Downtown July 19-23
Posted: 07/16/2010
A convenient location will not be a problem for those who want to donate blood during MEDIC Regional Blood Center's annual Downtown Donor Days on July 19-23. Read More
Vote for Knoxville's Boomsday in the Pepsi Refresh Project
Posted: 07/16/2010
Boomsday is competing nationally in the Pepsi Refresh Project and needs your vote to win! Read More
Zoo's George Chimpanzee Turns Two Years Old
Posted: 07/15/2010
George, Knoxville Zoo's charismatic baby chimpanzee, is turning two years old on July 19. Read More
100 Block Gay St. Ribbon Cutting Set for July 19
Posted: 07/14/2010
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Gay Street Streetscapes Project will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 19 at the 100 Block of Gay Street. Read More
Knoxville Zoo's Feast with the Beasts Tickets Now On Sale
Posted: 07/13/2010
Feel like doing a little grazing, trying out a new watering hole, and shaking your tail feathers? Read More
Join the Walk and Read Club for a two-for-one healthy habit
Posted: 07/12/2010
Wouldn't it be great to have someone read you a great story while you are taking an invigorating walk? Read More
Brown Bag Green Book Tackles Fast Food Culture
Posted: 07/07/2010
Knox County Public Library and the City of Knoxville will present the continuing Brown Bag Green Book series on Wednesday, July 21, at 12:00 p.m. in the East Tennessee History Center auditorium, 601 S. Gay Street. This month's discussion features John Nolt, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tennessee and a long-time environmental activist, discussing the classic Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser. Read More
Knoxville Zoo Announces the Birth of Red Panda Cubs
Posted: 07/06/2010
Knoxville Zoo, which ranks as one of the top two zoos in the world in the breeding of endangered red pandas, welcomed two new red panda cubs on June 14, 2010. Read More
Public Meeting July 22 Regarding Downtown North Redevelopment
Posted: 07/06/2010
The City of Knoxville will host a public meeting on Thursday, July 22, to discuss future projects in the Downtown North Redevelopment Area. Read More
City Risk and Benefits Manager Honored by National Business Publication
Posted: 07/02/2010
Risk and Benefits Manager Gary Eastes has been honored by a national business publication for his role in substantially reducing the city's skyrocketing health insurance costs by focusing on improving employee and dependent health. Read More
Jackson Ave. and Gay Street Intersection Closed for Two Weeks
Posted: 07/02/2010
The intersection of Jackson Avenue and Gay Street (adjoining the Gay Street Viaduct) will be closed for approximately two weeks for paving work, including decorative paving, beginning on Monday, July 5. Read More
Knoxville Zoo Honors Service Members with Free Admission
Posted: 06/30/2010
Knoxville Zoo honors service men and women on Independence Day weekend by honoring them with free admission during the Salute to Service Weekend on Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4. Read More
City Services Schedule for July 4, 2010 Holiday
Posted: 06/29/2010
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Monday, July 5th for the July 4th holiday. Read More
New Gorilla Making Himself at Home at Knoxville Zoo
Posted: 06/29/2010
Knoxville Zoo has welcomed a new Western lowland gorilla to its Gorilla Valley exhibit. Ajari, a 10-year-old male from San Diego Wild Animal Park, is making his first appearances in the exhibit's courtyard as he acclimates himself to his new surroundings. Read More
Zoning Variance Request for Old Flenniken School Project Withdrawn
Posted: 06/29/2010
The Office of the Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness announced today that Southeastern Housing Foundation, a non-profit affordable housing development organization, is withdrawing a request for a zoning variance for the old Flenniken School project following a public meeting with area residents. Read More
100 Block Ribbon Cutting July 20
Posted: 06/28/2010
The City of Knoxville will hold a ribbon cutting to re-open the 100 Block of Gay Street and celebrate the completion of the Gay Street Streetscapes Project on Tuesday, July 20th. Read More
Knox County Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Partnership Holds Public Meetings
Posted: 06/25/2010
All residents and neighbors of the Inskip, Lonsdale and Mascot communities are invited to attend public meetings hosted by the Knox County Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Partnership. Read More
Knoxville Prepares for Electric Vehicles
Posted: 06/25/2010
The new electric cars won't arrive until late this year but the City of Knoxville and its partners are already developing the public infrastructure necessary to support electric transportation through an ambitious program called the EV Project. Read More
Celebrate the Bijou at the Jubilee 2010
Posted: 06/24/2010
Jubilee! 2010 is an annual celebration of the Bijou Theatre, Knoxville's historic host of a multitude of entertainers for more than 100 years. Read More
Cherokee Heritage Day at James White's Fort June 26
Posted: 06/23/2010
Cherokee Heritage Day Get set for James White's Fort annual Cherokee festival. Read More
2010 Veterans’ Business Conference set for August 3 in Oak Ridge
Posted: 06/18/2010
The Y-12 National Security Complex along with a host of partners will be presenting the 4th Annual East Tennessee Veterans Business Conference on August 3, 2010 at the Y-12 National Security Complex New Hope Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Read More
Brown Bag-Green Book Series June 16
Posted: 06/15/2010
The Brown Bag-Green Book series returns for its second summer tomorrow June 16 at 12 noon with Harvey Abouelata, vice president of Efficient Energy of Tennessee, leading a discussion of Amanda Little's book, 'Power Trip: From Oil Wells to Solar Cells - Our Ride to the Renewable Future.' Read More
The Downtown Dog Park is Officially Opened
Posted: 06/15/2010
The wait is over. The PetSafe Downtown Dog Park officially opened today to Knoxville dogs and their owners! Read More
United States Army Day in Knoxville
Posted: 06/14/2010
City of Knoxville 311 Director Russ Jensen presented a proclamation to Staff Sgt. Dana Rothstein and Maj. Jason Deel, on Monday celebrating the 235th anniversary of the creation of the United States Army. Read More
City of Knoxville and PetSafe open the Downtown Dog Park
Posted: 06/11/2010
The City of Knoxville's Parks and Recreation, along with PetSafe, will host the ribbon cutting for the PetSafe Downtown Dog Park on Tuesday, June 15, at 10 a.m. Read More
Father's Day Fishing Event June 19, 2010
Posted: 06/11/2010
Dads, kids, and the whole family will be able to catch a bonding experience at the Father's Day Fishing Event, presented by City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation on Saturday, June 19, 2010, in Victor Ashe Park. Read More
Ten-Year Plan Public Conversation June 23
Posted: 06/11/2010
The Office of the Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness would like to invite the public to a public conversation at the Deane Hill Recreation Center on Wednesday, June 23 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at 7400 Deane Hill Drive. Read More
City to Host Business Breakfast June 17, 2010
Posted: 06/10/2010
The City of Knoxville is hosting a breakfast for companies interested in learning more about upcoming projects and opportunities to do business with the city during the next year. Read More
Jackson Ave. and Gay Street Intersection to Reopen
Posted: 06/09/2010
The intersection of Jackson Avenue and Gay Street (adjoining the Gay Street Viaduct) will be reopened later today after being closed since mid-May for utility construction. Read More
KTSC Building Renamed Gloria Ray Building
Posted: 06/09/2010
One of downtown Knoxville's most important civic facilities now bears the name of one of the community's most important and iconic civic leaders. Read More
International Biscuit Festival Weekend
Posted: 06/02/2010
Get ready to celebrate the most Southern of foods -- the biscuit. Read More
E. Hill Avenue Bridge Viaduct Closure Rescheduled
Posted: 06/01/2010
The E. Hill Avenue (bridge-viaduct) closure from State Street to Hall of Fame Drive has been rescheduled to June 7th thru June 11th. Read More
Small Business Owners Win U.S. Chamber Awards
Posted: 06/01/2010
On Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Haslam and the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce honored five area small businesses who recently received national U.S. Chamber of Commerce Awards. Read More
E. Hill Avenue Bridge Viaduct Closed
Posted: 05/28/2010
E. Hill Avenue (bridge-viaduct) will be closed from State Street to Hall of Fame Drive on June 1 thru June 5 for milling out old asphalt and deck repair. Read More
Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting June 3
Posted: 05/28/2010
City of Knoxville and MPC staff will hold a Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 3 in Ballroom B, University of Tennessee Visitor Center, 2704 Kingston Pike. Read More
Pleasant Ridge Road Reopened
Posted: 05/28/2010
Pleasant Ridge Road has reopened to 2-way traffic for the total length of the project, Merchant Drive to the I-640 Bridge. Read More
Caswell Park to Start a Recycling Project
Posted: 05/27/2010
The City's Solid Waste Division of the Public Service Department is working with City Parks and Recreation to start collecting recyclable materials at Caswell Park. Read More
Honor Veterans on Memorial Day
Posted: 05/27/2010
This Memorial Day honor those who have died in our nation's service. Read More
Knoxville Police Prepared for Increase of Holiday Traffic
Posted: 05/26/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen announced traffic enforcement plans for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Traffic enforcement efforts will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May Read More
Memorial Day Holiday Schedule 2010
Posted: 05/26/2010
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day. Read More
Jackson Avenue Intersection Closed for Two Weeks
Posted: 05/24/2010
The intersection of Jackson Avenue and Gay Street (adjoining the Gay Street Viaduct) will be closed for at least two weeks for utility construction beginning on Tuesday June 1. Read More
2010 Tennessee Statehood Day May 29
Posted: 05/20/2010
Enjoy Tennessee Statehood Day on Saturday, May 29 at Blount Mansion, Crescent Bend, James White's Fort, Mabry-Hazen House, Marble Springs, Ramsey House and the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum. Read More
City Accepts Tree Inventory Grant from KUB
Posted: 05/20/2010
City Council voted to accept a $15,000 grant from the Knoxville Utilities Board Tuesday that will help the city complete an inventory of its trees and develop a comprehensive plan for managing its forest resources. Read More
Gay St. Bridge Closed for Inspection
Posted: 05/20/2010
The Gay Street Bridge will be closed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on June 7-8 while the Tennessee Department of Transportation conducts its regular scheduled inspection of the bridge. Read More
Ramsey House Celebrates Statehood Day with Music
Posted: 05/19/2010
Ramsey House will celebrate Statehood Day with free tours, a special exhibit and two free workshops. Read More
Ijams Nature Center Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Posted: 05/18/2010
On Saturday, May 22, Ijams Nature Center will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Ijams family's dedication to scouting, nature and family on the Ijams property. Read More
Mayors' Leadership Luncheon May 18
Posted: 05/18/2010
The Mayors' Leadership Luncheon was held today on the Helipad at Mercy Riverside from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read More
Cumberland Avenue Streetscape Plan Moves Forward
Posted: 05/17/2010
Following the April 19th Cumberland Avenue Streetscape Public Meeting, the City of Knoxville has determined that it will continue to move forward with plans to develop a three lane street section including two through lanes, a center turn lane for left turn movements, and wider sidewalks. Read More
Summer reading kicks off at the Knox County Public Library
Posted: 05/17/2010
Knox County Public Library is encouraging readers of all ages to gear up for a summer of reading with the Summer Library Clubs. Read More
Ten-Year Plan Public Meeting May 19
Posted: 05/17/2010
The Ten-Year Plan public conversation: Cost of Permanent Supportive Housing will be held from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19 at the Cansler Family YMCA, 616 Jessamine Street. Read More
Children’s Festival of Reading is Splashing into Summer on May 22
Posted: 05/13/2010
Get your splash on as Knox County Public Library jump starts its summer reading clubs with the Children's Festival of Reading from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. on May 22 in World's Fair Park in downtown Knoxville. Read More
Commitment To Program Earns Explorer Special Award
Posted: 05/13/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Victoria LaGrange the 2009 Explorer of the Year for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Consistent Performance, Dedication, and High Level of Achievement Earns Officer Special Honor
Posted: 05/13/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Randall Smith the 2009 Officer of the Year for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Performance, Enthusiasm, and Responsibility Earns Award For Organized Crime Unit Accounting Clerk
Posted: 05/13/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Rose Manley the 2009 Civilian Employee of the Year for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Reserve Officer Honored For Service To The Community
Posted: 05/13/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Reserve Officer Patrick Riggins the 2009 Reserve Officer of the Year for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Smart Trips 2010 Commuter Challenge
Posted: 05/13/2010
The City of Knoxville and Knox County are encouraging employees to take part in the Smart Trips 2010 Commuter Challenge, which runs May 1 to September 1, 2010. Read More
Vine Ave. to Become One-Way Street Again
Posted: 05/13/2010
Vine Avenue - which has been a two-way street between Gay and Walnut during the ongoing Gay Street Streetscapes Project - will revert back to a one-way traffic (traveling west) on Monday, May 17. Read More
Mayor Honors Farmers' Market Director
Posted: 05/12/2010
Today on Market Square before the WDVX Blue Plate Special broadcast, Mayor Haslam presented Charlotte Tolley, director of the Market Square Farmers' Market with a proclamation recognizing her efforts in establishing and growing the Farmers' Market during the past seven years. Read More
WDVX and Farmers' Market at Market Square Today
Posted: 05/12/2010
The WDVX Blue Plate Special is a live performance radio show hosted by Red Hickey each weekday at noon Monday thru Thursday at the Knoxville Visitors Center on the corner of Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive in Downtown Knoxville. Read More
Peace Officers Memorial Service 2010
Posted: 05/11/2010
The City of Knoxville, Knoxville Police Department, Knox County, Knox County Sheriff's Department, the Fraternal Order of Police and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies held a joint law enforcement memorial service on Tuesday, May 11 at the Mary Costa Plaza at the Knoxville Coliseum to honor National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Read More
City Offering Canoe Tours of TN River
Posted: 05/10/2010
Grab your sunscreen! The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department is giving canoe tours of the Tennessee River once again this year. Read More
Smart Trips Walk This Week
Posted: 05/10/2010
Jack Neely will lead another Smart Trips Month walk this week, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, from Market Square. Read More
City Sending Vehicles to Aid in Flood Clean-Up
Posted: 05/07/2010
The City of Knoxville's Public Service Department is sending two vehicles to Franklin this afternoon and Knox Area Transit is making arrangements to send six Para transit lift vehicles to Nashville to help flood relief efforts in the two cities. Read More
23 Restaurants Allow Dogs on Patios
Posted: 05/06/2010
Nearly two dozen Knoxville restaurants now have city permits allowing dogs in their outdoor serving areas. Read More
Community Nourishment Garden Public Meeting May 19
Posted: 05/06/2010
The Knoxville-Knox County CAC AmeriCorps team will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, to form a committee of dedicated volunteers to oversee the Community Nourishment Garden. Read More
City Offers Proper Tree Maintenance Guidelines
Posted: 05/05/2010
With spring in full bloom the City of Knoxville's Public Service Department and the City Tree Board want to let neighborhood groups and residents know that tree topping is an outdated practice which will actually harm trees in the long run. Read More
City's Fitch Credit Rating Upgraded
Posted: 05/04/2010
The Fitch Rating Service has upgraded the City of Knoxville's credit rating to AAA, the highest rating possible from the agency. Read More
Gay Street Streetscapes Project Public Meeting May 10
Posted: 05/03/2010
The City of Knoxville is hosting a public meeting on the status of the ongoing Gay Street Streetscapes project at 5:30 p.m.on Monday, May 10 at Emporium Building, 100 S ... Read More
Knoxville Parks and Recreation Kicks off May as Older Americans’ Month
Posted: 04/30/2010
Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department, along with seniors from senior community centers; Former Knoxville Mayor and U.S. Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe will kick off May as Older Americans' Month on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Larry Cox Senior Center, 3109 Ocoee Trail Read More
Knox-Area Medication Collection Receives Governor's Award
Posted: 04/29/2010
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced Wednesday, April 28 that the Knox-Area Medication Collection Program has received a Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award for its role in keeping medication out of local waters and landfills, and for making the community a safer place by collecting expired and unwanted prescriptions. Read More
Neighborhood Codes Enforcement Program on CTV
Posted: 04/26/2010
During an average month the City of Knoxville's Neighborhood Codes Enforcement Division will receive nearly 1,000 requests for service ranging from complaints about overgrown lots and dilapidated buildings to abandoned cars and illegal dumping. Read More
State Street Closure As Early As April 26
Posted: 04/23/2010
The short section of State Street between Summit Hill Drive and Vine Avenue will be closed permanently as early as Monday, April 26th. Read More
City's Credit Rating Upgraded by Moody's Investor Services
Posted: 04/22/2010
Moody's Investors Services has upgraded the City of Knoxville's credit rating from Aa2 to Aa1, the second highest rating available after completing a recent recalibration of its municipal ratings. Read More
Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness Public Meeting April 28
Posted: 04/22/2010
A public meeting will be held for the Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness regarding Case Management in Permanent Supportive Housing at 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28 at the Cansler Family YMCA, 616 Jessamine Street. Read More
Fountain City Opens Skatepark
Posted: 04/21/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam, Parks and Recreation Director Joe Walsh, former Fountain City Town Hall President Michael Kane, and others opened the Fountain City Skatepark with a an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday. Read More
City to Host Breakfast for Contractors Interested in KAT Renovation
Posted: 04/19/2010
The City of Knoxville's Equal Business Opportunity Program is partnering with Knoxville Area Transit, the Public Building Authority and Merit Construction to host an informational breakfast for contractors interested in working on the $2.36 million KAT Renovation project. Read More
Fountain City Skatepark Ribbon Cutting April 20
Posted: 04/19/2010
The concrete has been poured; the parking lot striped, and the skaters are ready to take their wheels to the pavement in Fountain City. Read More
Mayor Kicks off Earth Week with Solar Event
Posted: 04/19/2010
To help kick-off Earth Week in Knoxville, Mayor Bill Haslam visited the site of the newest and largest solar installation in the City and joined the owner of Tillery Self-Storage and the founder of Sustainable Future of Knoxville, the system installer, in "flippin' the switch" to solar power generation for the self-storage company. Read More
Grand Opening of the Largest Solar PV System in the City
Posted: 04/16/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam will join Ray Lahti, owner of Tillery Self Storage and David Bolt, the founder of Sustainable Future LLC, to celebrate the grand opening of the largest Solar PV system in the City of Knoxville. Read More
Groundbreaking for New Community Nourishment Garden in Tyson Park
Posted: 04/15/2010
There will be a groundbreaking event, literally, at the first workday for the new Community Nourishment Garden in Tyson Park set for 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, April Read More
Tree Board will Celebrate Arbor Day on April 23
Posted: 04/15/2010
The City of Knoxville's Tree Board will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 23, at Ijams Nature Center beginning at 12:30 p.m. Read More
Concept Designs for the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape Project
Posted: 04/13/2010
The City of Knoxville will host a public meeting to present and discuss three potential concept designs for the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape Project at 6 p.m., Monday, April 19, at the University Visitors Center. Read More
EarthFest 2010 Growing a Greener Tennessee
Posted: 04/12/2010
Be a part of EarthFest 2010 on April 17, 2010 from 10am - 5pm at Pellissippi State Technical Community College. Read More
Unwanted Medications Collection and Mercury Thermometer Exchange Event at EarthFest 2010
Posted: 04/12/2010
The City of Knoxville will hold an Unwanted Medications Collection and Mercury Thermometer Exchange at EarthFest 2010 on April 17th, 2010 - 10 AM to 5 PM at Pellessippi State Community College. Read More
City Council Recognizes Knoxville-Knox Co. AmeriCorps Members
Posted: 04/09/2010
Three members of the Knoxville-Knox County AmeriCorps were recognized at City Council this week for their outstanding service to the community during their service this past year. Read More
City Named Tree City for 19th Consecutive Year
Posted: 04/09/2010
The City of Knoxville has continued what has become a spring tradition by being named as a Tree City USA for the 19th consecutive year. Read More
Celebrate Earth Day at Knoxville Zoo
Posted: 04/08/2010
Knoxville Zoo invites you to be a part of North America's largest Earth Day celebration at Party for the Planet, a conservation-themed bash that takes place Sunday, April 25 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Read More
City Code Change for Electrical Contractors
Posted: 04/08/2010
Effective Monday, May 3, 2010, all electrical work must be installed to comply with the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code with local amendments as approved by Ordinance No. 0-30-2010 by the City of Knoxville City Council. Read More
Councilman Pavlis Offers $500 Reward Over Vandalism
Posted: 04/08/2010
Knoxville City Councilman Nick Pavlis has personally offered a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the vandalism of a sculpture commissioned by the Dogwood Arts Festival for James Agee Park in Fort Sanders. Read More
Knoxville Zoo Transforms Into a Magical Animal Kingdom on Princess Day
Posted: 04/08/2010
Knoxville Zoo invites the royalty in your family to a fairytale adventure in our animal kingdom. Read More
Cumberland Ave. Streetscape Project Public Meeting April 19
Posted: 04/07/2010
The City of Knoxville and the consultants for the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape Project will hold a public meeting on the roadway concept designs for Cumberland Avenue on Monday, April 19 at 6:00 pm in the University Visitors Center(former Faculty Club) at 2704 Kingston Pike. Read More
Dogwood Arts Festival 50th Anniversary
Posted: 04/07/2010
On Wednesday, Mayor Haslam presented a proclamation to the Dogwood Arts Festival declaring the month of April as Dogwood Arts Festival Month. Read More
Youth Art Month in Knoxville
Posted: 04/06/2010
On Tuesday, Mayor Haslam presented a proclamation to Amy Broady and Jackie Spaulding-Wright declaring Youth Art Month in Knoxville. Read More
Gay Street Streetscapes Project Change on Council Agenda
Posted: 04/05/2010
The City of Knoxville, through its Engineering Department, will ask City Council to approve a $200,000 change order for the Gay Street Streetscapes Project at Council's meeting on Tuesday, April 6. Read More
Library to Increase Fee for Out of County Library Cards
Posted: 04/01/2010
Knox County Public Library will be increasing its fee for out of county library cards effective Wednesday, April 7, 2010. The fee will be raised to $40, up from $25 previously. Read More
Zoo Holding Elephant Egg Hunt April 3-4
Posted: 04/01/2010
Got big plans for the weekend? Read More
April 1st is National Census Day
Posted: 03/31/2010
Tomorrow, April 1, is National Census Day and the City of Knoxville encourages its residents who haven’t responded yet to fill out their 2010 Census questionnaires and drop them in the mail. Read More
City to Host a Bus Tour of Community Development Projects
Posted: 03/31/2010
The City of Knoxville's Community Development Department is hosting a bus tour of the department's projects from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6. Read More
Vine Ave. at Gay St. to Close for Three Weeks
Posted: 03/30/2010
The intersection of Vine Avenue at Gay Street will be closed for at least three weeks for road and utility construction beginning on the morning of Monday, April 5. Read More
Thousands Run Knoxville Marathon
Posted: 03/29/2010
Thousands of runners, including Mayor Bill Haslam, filled Knoxville's streets Saturday and Sunday as the 6th Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon attracted a record crowd of runners. Read More
City Submits Application for Google's Fiber Communities Project
Posted: 03/26/2010
The City of Knoxville has submitted its response to Google's request for information from communities interested in being a trial location for Google's proposed ultra high-speed broadband network. Read More
City's 2010 Good Friday Holiday Schedule
Posted: 03/26/2010
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Friday, April 2nd, for the Good Friday holiday. Read More
KCHD Cooking Seminar Features Fresh Spring Veggies
Posted: 03/25/2010
Got plans for lunch this Friday? Read More
Public Meeting March 29 Regarding Community Garden in Tyson Park
Posted: 03/25/2010
Members of Knox County CAC AmeriCorps team and the City of Knoxville will host a public meeting with community members on March 29, to discuss development of a charitable community garden in Tyson Park. Read More
Popular Zoo Play Area Revamped and Reopened
Posted: 03/24/2010
Wee Play Zoo, Knoxville Zoo's unique indoor play area that lets kids run their own zoo, has reopened after a short hiatus to bring in new additions and enhance favorite activities in one of the zoo's most popular exhibits. Read More
Ten-Year Plan Advisory Board Meeting March 26
Posted: 03/24/2010
The Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness Advisory Board will hold its quarterly meeting at the Knox County Public Defenders Community Law Office at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 26. Read More
Knoxville Marathon This Weekend
Posted: 03/23/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam, Tony Spezia - president and CEO of Covenant Health, Covenant Health Fitness Expert Missy Kane and Race Director Jason Altman presented a press conference Tuesday to announce last minute details for the Knoxville Marathon this weekend. Read More
Lane Closure on Blount Ave.
Posted: 03/23/2010
Blount Avenue will be reduced to one-way traffic traveling west from Chapman Highway to Hawthorne Avenue beginning Thursday, March 25, for road, utility and drainage improvement work on that section of the road. Read More
City Requests Public Input on Community Development Five-Year Plan
Posted: 03/22/2010
The City of Knoxville is requesting public input and comment on its draft Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Community Development, as well as the Annual Action Plan, and a public hearing has been scheduled. Read More
City and County Announce Basketball Tournament Winners
Posted: 03/18/2010
Knoxville's version of March Madness has come to a end with the conclusion of the third annual City of Knoxville vs. Knox County Youth Basketball Tournament this past weekend. Read More
March of Dimes Awards Grant to the Knox Co. Health Dept.
Posted: 03/17/2010
The March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter has awarded a grant to the Knox County Health Department to support Clearing the Air Together: Nurses Empowering Parents to Quit Smoking, which targets underserved maternal and child health needs here in Knox County. Read More
K-9 Veterans Day March 13
Posted: 03/11/2010
The German Shepherd Dog Club of East Tennessee and the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine will host a "K-9 Veterans Day" observance at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 13. Read More
Help Give our Watersheds CPR
Posted: 03/10/2010
Join the Water Quality Forum, Keep Knoxville Beautiful and its other community partners on March 20th, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our annual watershed CPR (Clean, Protect, & Restore) clean-up event! Read More
Mayor Honors City Employees
Posted: 03/09/2010
Today at the Employee Recognition Luncheon the City honored 123 employees who have served at least 20 years with the city or have retired during the past year. Read More
City Parks and Recreation Opens an Adopt-a-Park Program
Posted: 03/05/2010
Many of us have grown up playing tee ball on a city ballfield; taking an evening walk with our loved ones on the greenways; or just enjoyed nature in a park. Read More
Knoxville Zoo Saddened by the Unexpected Loss of Jackie Chimpanzee
Posted: 03/05/2010
Knoxville Zoo is saddened to announce the death of Jackie, a 35-year-old female chimpanzee, due to complications with her pregnancy. Read More
Road Closure at Cross Park Drive
Posted: 03/05/2010
There will be a road closure at Cross Park Drive just west of its intersection with Corporate Drive for a continuation of utility improvements at that site. Read More
Public Meeting Regarding Holbrook Dr. Bridge Replacement Set for March 16
Posted: 03/04/2010
The City of Knoxville's Engineering Department will host a public meeting on the planned replacement of the Holbrook Drive Bridge from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 16 at the First Baptist Church of Fountain City. Read More
Mayor Appoints Arrowmont Relocation Committee
Posted: 03/02/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam has appointed a committee to study the possible relocation of the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts to Knoxville and to work with Arrowmont officials to develop a proposal that's beneficial to both the school and the city. Read More
Miniature Donkeys Make Their Debut at Knoxville Zoo
Posted: 03/01/2010
Cuteness is catching on at Knoxville Zoo with the arrival of Alex and Ice, two miniature donkeys who are sure to be a hit with visitors to The Clayton Family Kids Cove. Read More
The Great Cake Bake comes to Knoxville
Posted: 03/01/2010
Imagination Library is celebrating five sweet years of free books for Knox County children. Read More
Drug Shipment Investigation Results In Award For Officer
Posted: 02/26/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Lance Halseth the November Officer of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
Investigation and Arrest of Attempted Rape Suspect Earns Officer Award
Posted: 02/26/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Robert Cook the December 2009 Officer of the Month. Read More
Two Officers Honored For Investigation Into Robbery of Pizza Delivery Employees
Posted: 02/26/2010
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam and Police Chief Sterling Owen named Officer Justin Ruth and Officer Jeff Damewood the January Officers of the Month for the Knoxville Police Department. Read More
City presents the 2010 Premiere Teen Step Show
Posted: 02/25/2010
The City of Knoxville is hosting the 5th Annual Premiere Teen Step Show at the Civic Auditorium, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010 Read More
Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting March 4
Posted: 02/25/2010
There will be a Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 4 in Ballroom B, University of Tennessee Visitor Center, 2704 Kingston Pike. Read More
City Accepting Applications for Community Agency Grants
Posted: 02/24/2010
Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2010. Read More
City to Focus on Pothole Repair
Posted: 02/22/2010
Term repairs. Residents are encouraged to call 311 to report any potholes or other problems on city streets. The Public Service Department wants to repair potholes within 24 Read More
Knoxville Zoo Mourns Loss of Beloved Black Bear
Posted: 02/22/2010
Knoxville Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved animals. Read More
KAT Conducting Series of Public Meetings for Proposed Route System Changes
Posted: 02/19/2010
The Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) has completed an intensive Short-Range Transit Development planning effort aimed at improving the transit service throughout the KAT service network. Read More
Knoxville Zoo Reveals New Web Site
Posted: 02/17/2010
Knoxville Zoo has unveiled a redesigned Web site that allows visitors to explore the zoo before they even get there at www.zooknoxville.org. Read More
City Holds Small Business Conference March 10
Posted: 02/16/2010
The City of Knoxville is partnering with the Tennessee Small Business Development Centers, SunTrust Bank and Pellissippi State Community College to offer its 4th Annual Small Business Conference on Wednesday, March 10. Read More
City's Civic Coliseum Recycling Program Hits Success
Posted: 02/15/2010
The Knoxville Civic Coliseum - in partnership with the Knoxville Ice Bears and the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's AmeriCorps Volunteers - launched an ambitious recycling project at the Coliseum in October of 2009. To date the Coliseum has recycled just under two and one half tons of materials. Read More
Knoxville's Mardi Growl This Weekend
Posted: 02/12/2010
Be a part of Knoxville's Mardi Growl! Read More
Renovated Henley St. Bridge to Include Bicycle Lanes
Posted: 02/11/2010
The Tennessee Department of Transportation, in response to a request from the City of Knoxville, will include bicycle lanes on a renovated Henley Street Bridge. Read More
Gay St. Streetscapes Project Public Meeting Feb. 16
Posted: 02/09/2010
The City of Knoxville is hosting a public meeting updating the status of the ongoing Gay Street Streetscapes project at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16 in the Emporium Building at 100 S. Gay Street. Read More
Julie Chimpanzee Makes a New Start in Albuquerque
Posted: 02/09/2010
Julie, a 23-year-old female chimpanzee, arrived safely in New Mexico last week and is getting settled in at her new home at Albuquerque's Rio Grande Zoo. Read More
City Awarded Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
Posted: 02/05/2010
In September 2009, the City of Knoxville was awarded $2,012,700 in Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Read More
City Seeking Contractor for Solar Photovoltaic Array
Posted: 02/05/2010
The City of Knoxville is seeking a contractor to design, install, and finance a large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) array, ideally on the roof of the Knoxville Convention Center. Read More
City's Budget on Course
Posted: 02/03/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam said Tuesday that the city has continued to maintain a steady financial performance despite a weak economy and should finish the 2010 Fiscal Year in the black. Read More
KCHD Takes Parenting Classes to a New Level
Posted: 02/02/2010
Mothers and Mommy's To Be: Did you know your baby recognizes your voice from inside the womb? Read More
Mayor's Budget Retreat Feb. 2
Posted: 02/02/2010
Mayor Bill Haslam told City Council today that the city is continuing to stretch its resources to maintain city services at current levels and continue its redevelopment efforts despite a weak economy. Read More
Become a Knoxville Zoo Volunteer
Posted: 02/01/2010
Knoxville Zoo is looking for special people who would like to volunteer their time and talents to the zoo's mission of education, conservation and recreation. Visit Knoxville Zoo's Volunteer Fair on Saturday, February 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Lee Congleton Conference Center and see if becoming a zoo volunteer is right for you. Read More
City's Snow Plan Available Online
Posted: 01/29/2010
In anticipation of snow this afternoon and Saturday the City of Knoxville's Public Service Department has updated its snow response information available on the city's website. Read More
Dogs on Patios Permit Now Available
Posted: 01/26/2010
The City of Knoxville issued its first permit this week for a restaurant seeking to let customers bring their pet dogs into its outdoor seating area. Read More
Knoxville's Mardi Growl Set for Feb. 13
Posted: 01/25/2010
Animal lovers can get in the spirit of Carnivale at the third annual Knoxville's Mardi Growl Saturday, Feb. 13. Read More
Unwanted Medicines and Mercury Thermometer Exchange Jan. 29 and 30
Posted: 01/25/2010
The City of Knoxville and other local sponsors are hosting an Unwanted Medicines Collection event and a Used Mercury Thermometer Exchange on Friday and Saturday, January 29th & 30th, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Healthy Living Expo in the Knoxville Convention Center. Read More
Brown Bag Green Book Panel to Discuss Water Management in East TN
Posted: 01/21/2010
The Brown Bag, Green Book series sponsored by the Knox County Public Library and the City of Knoxville presents its next program on Tuesday, February 2, at 12 p.m. in the East Tennessee History Center Auditorium, 601 South Gay Street, as a part of H2Oh!, a series of events about water, in partnership with the Howard H. Baker, Jr. Center for Public Policy. Read More
Computer Recycling Event Scheduled for Jan. 23
Posted: 01/20/2010
The City of Knoxville is partnering with several organizations including the Optimist Club of West Knoxville and the Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad to host a "Plug into Your Community" computer recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 23, at Chilhowee Park. Read More
Public Meeting Regarding Henley St. Bridge Jan. 27
Posted: 01/15/2010
The City of Knoxville intends to ask the Tennessee Dept. of Transportation (TDOT) to provide for bicycle lanes on the Henley Street Bridge after the bridge is rebuilt. Read More
City to Plant 382 New Trees
Posted: 01/14/2010
It's the heart of winter but the City of Knoxville's Public Service Department is in the middle of an annual effort designed to make the city greener, not only this spring but for years to come. Read More
Traffic Study Public Meeting Jan. 21
Posted: 01/13/2010
The City of Knoxville's Engineering Department is hosting an informal open house to discuss an ongoing study of traffic operations on Kingston Pike and Northshore Drive in the area surrounding their intersection. Read More
One Lane Summit Hill Drive Closed
Posted: 01/12/2010
The right lane on the westbound side of Summit Hill Drive where it intersects with Gay Street will be closed from 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, through 6 a.m. Monday, January 18. Read More
2010 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Posted: 01/11/2010
The MLK Commemoration Commission of Greater Knoxville has developed a series of events to commemorate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read More
City's 2010 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule
Posted: 01/11/2010
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Monday, January 18th, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Read More
Gay Street Bridge Reopened
Posted: 01/11/2010
The Gay Street Bridge was opened to traffic shortly before 1 p.m. Monday. Read More
Knox County Public Library to Host Table Readings of New Plays
Posted: 01/11/2010
New plays and new writers are the lifeblood of a strong and vibrant theater. Read More
Nissan LEAF Comes to Knoxville
Posted: 01/11/2010
Nissan will bring its new electric car, The Nissan LEAF, to Knoxville next week as part of its 22-city Nissan Leaf Zero Emission Tour. Read More
Help Knox Co. Health Dept. Starts Phase 2 In-School H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
Posted: 01/08/2010
Knox County Health Department (KCHD) will begin the second phase H1N1 vaccinations in the Knox County Schools beginning Monday, Jan. 11. Children under 10 who have already received a H1N1 vaccine need a second dose to gain full immunity. Read More
Help Revitalize Alex Haley Heritage Square Jan. 16
Posted: 01/08/2010
The City of Knoxville and Keep Knoxville Beautiful invite you to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year by helping to revitalize the historic Alex Haley Heritage Square in Morningside Park on Saturday, January 16. Read More
No City Garbage Collection on Friday
Posted: 01/08/2010
There will be no city garbage collection today due to icy road conditions in most of Knoxville's neighborhoods. Waste Connections is the city's household garbage contractor. Read More
Gay Street Bridge Closed Due to Weather Conditions
Posted: 01/07/2010
The City of Knoxville closed the Gay Street Bridge a little before 3:30 p.m. today due to weather conditions and Public Service crews are currently salting the city's main streets as well as those surrounding medical facilities. Read More
January is National Radon Action Month
Posted: 01/07/2010
Radon is a natural cancer-causing radioactive gas that can't be seen, smelled or tasted. Read More
Knox County Selected as One of 41 Sites for National Program to Fight Childhood Obesity
Posted: 01/07/2010
Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale and officials from Knox County Health Department will announce a major grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) on Jan. 12, 10 a.m., at Beardsley Farms, 1719 Reynolds Avenue. Read More
ETF Announces 2010 Grant Opportunities for Local Neighborhood Organizations
Posted: 01/06/2010
East Tennessee Foundation (ETF), the City of Knoxville Community Development Department, Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, and Knoxville City Council are pleased to announce that funding is available through the Neighborhoods Small Grants Program (NSGP) to support projects in 2010. Read More
Inskip Park Renovation Public Meeting Jan. 11
Posted: 01/06/2010
The City of Knoxville's Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed plans for the renovation of Inskip Park on Monday, January 11, in the Adair Building at 1807 Adair Dr. Read More
Computer Recycling Events Scheduled for Jan. 9 and 23
Posted: 01/04/2010
The City of Knoxville is partnering with several organizations including the Optimist Club of West Knoxville and the Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad to host two "Plug into Your Community" computer recycling events in Knoxville and Knox County this month. Read More
Public Meeting Scheduled for Jan. 28 Regarding Sagwa Drive Sidewalk Project
Posted: 01/04/2010
The City of Knoxville Engineering Department is holding an informal "Open House" public meeting from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 28 at Sequoyah Elementary School Gymnasium at 942 Southgate Road. Read More
Recycle Your Old Phone Books for a Real Deal on Zoo Admission
Posted: 01/04/2010
This January, it pays to recycle! Read More

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Henley Bridge Project Cameras Available for Public Viewing

Coach Summitt to be Honored at Riverwalk of Fame

Gay Street Bridge Closed for Re-striping

Arrest of Robbery Suspects Earns Officer Special Award

Explorer Honored For Service to Community

Helicopter to Deliver Inverter for Solar Array

Officers Honored For Arrest of Multiple Attempted Rape Suspect

Recruitment Video Production Earns Employee Special Honor

South Knox Is Open

Henley Bridge Closure Detour Preparations Nearly Finished

Market Square Stage Officially Renamed

New Transit Center Officially Named

Library presents Saturday Stories and Songs

City Services Holiday Schedule 2010

Transit Center Naming Ceremony

KPD Dedicates New 360 Degree Shooting Facility

Gay Street Bridge Closed

New Special Events Director Named

Wade Named Deputy Director for Community Development

Phone Book Recycling Poster Contest Winners

City's Winter Weather Operations

Bredesen Announces Enhancement Grant for New Knox County Greenway

Bredesen Announces Grant for Transportation Museum Exhibits in Knox County

Comcast Christmas at Chilhowee Park Dec. 10

Mayor to Host Meeting for Mayors from Five Counties

City Receives AAA Credit Rating from Fitch

Knox County School Phone Book Recycling Kickoff Dec. 13

Jean Teague Greenway Extension Ribbon Cutting Dec. 8

Knoxville Zoo's Red Pandas Featured in Mozilla Firefox Live Debut

Alternative Transportation Available for Friday Events

Cityview Riverwalk Grand Opening Dec. 10

Zoo Admission Price Half Off until Feb. 28

Santa Claus at the Zoo Dec. 11

Waste Vegetable Oil Collection Program

City Terminates Contract with First Creek Contractor

City of Knoxville and CAC AmeriCorps Volunteers Organize a Work Day

Downtown Knoxville's Regal Celebration of Lights

Knoxville's Holidays on Ice in Historic Market Square

Knoxville Police Department’s Training Academy Awarded Flagship Status

City's 2010 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Regal Celebration of Lights Nov. 26

2011 Knoxville Remembered Calendars Are Now Available

Part of Market Street to be Closed

Don't Let Food Poisoning Make Your Thanksgiving A Turkey

Return a Book, Get Off the Hook

Community Coalition on Family Violence Holds Anita Gregg Luncheon

ETHDC Holds Ribbon Cutting

100 Block Gay St. Closed

Living History Weekend at Fort Dickerson

Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11, 2010

City Sponsors America Recycles Day in Knoxville

Brown Bag Green Book Gets Diverse

Everyone is Invited to Kroger Free Day at Knoxville Zoo

Mayor Announces Transition Plan

Mayor Haslam Press Event Nov. 4

PetSafe's Boyd Wins TN Recreation and Parks Award

Ribbon Cutting for 100 Acre Ross Marble Natural Area Nov. 6

City to Host Public Meeting Regarding Cumberland Ave. Corridor Project on Nov. 9

Ten-Year Plan Meeting Set for Nov. 17

City's Leaf Season Pickup Begins Today

Knox Knox County Schools, County, City Partner for STEM High School

City of Knoxville unveils Christmas in the City

Halloween on the Plaza Receives Donation

Reference Librarians Are Now Offering One-on-one Help by Appointment

Christmas in the City Kickoff Thursday Oct. 28

Halloween Events Downtown Oct. 29

Unwanted Medicines Collection and Used Mercury Thermometer Exchange Oct. 30

Stakeholders invited to find out latest information on Henley Project

UT Students, Faculty and Staff learn about Henley Bridge Project

August 2010 KPD Civilian Employees of the Month

August 2010 Officers of the Month

July 2010 KPD Civilian Employee of the Month

July 2010 Officer of the Month

June 2010 Officer of the Month

City Participates in Disability Mentoring Day 2010

City Plans to Meet with First Creek Contractor

City Receives Division of Forestry Grant

Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting Oct. 21