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2023

Communications Director

Kristin Farley
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400 Main St., Room 691
Knoxville, TN 37902

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Below you will find 2023 news releases from the City of Knoxville.

Ring in 2024 with New Year's Eve at the Sunsphere
Posted: 12/27/2023
The City of Knoxville will host its third annual New Year’s Eve at the Sunsphere event, presented by Lowe’s, on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at the World’s Fair Park Festival Lawn. Read More
Volunteers, Supplies Sought for Homeless Warming Centers
Posted: 12/27/2023
Local churches, homeless service providers, and the Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability (OHS) are partnering to open overnight warming centers for those living outside during the coldest days of the year. Read More
City Offices Closed Dec. 22, 25 and Jan. 1, 2024
Posted: 12/19/2023
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 22, Monday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Read More
Mayor Kincannon, Council, Judge Sworn In
Posted: 12/16/2023
Today (Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023), Indya Kincannon was sworn in at the City County Building and officially began her second term as Knoxville's 69th Mayor. City Council incumbents Charles Thomas (5th District), Lynne Fugate (At-large Seat A) and Amelia Parker (At-large Seat C) were also sworn in for their second terms. New Council member Debbie Helsley (At Large Seat B) begins her first term, and Tyler Caviness was sworn in as Knoxville’s first new City Court Judge in 37 years. Read More
City Invests in East Knoxville
Posted: 12/14/2023
City assistance to leverage $21 million in private investments along Magnolia Avenue – plus a $700,000 City down payment on a new Burlington fire hall – were proposed by Mayor Indya Kincannon and approved by City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Read More
BlueCross Healthy Place Opens at Morningside Park
Posted: 12/14/2023
Representatives from the City of Knoxville and the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation celebrated the grand opening of the BlueCross Healthy Place at Morningside Park in East Knoxville on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. Read More
Inauguration Ceremony Set for Dec. 16, 2023
Posted: 12/04/2023
Mayor Indya Kincannon, City Council members Charlie Thomas, Lynne Fugate, Amelia Parker, and Debbie Helsley, along with newly elected City Judge Tyler Caviness, will be officially sworn in on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Read More
Knoxville Community Band Performs Free Holiday Concert Dec. 3, 2023
Posted: 11/29/2023
The Knoxville Community Band will perform its annual Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at 3 p.m., at the historic Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street. Admission is free. Read More
50th WIVK Parade Crosses Downtown Dec. 1, 2023
Posted: 11/28/2023
The 50th WIVK Christmas Parade will be held Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in downtown Knoxville. Read More
Join Post-Thanksgiving Fun in Downtown Knoxville
Posted: 11/21/2023
Holiday traditions ensue in downtown Knoxville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, as the Holidays on Ice open-air ice skating rink opens and celebrants light the Christmas tree in Krutch Park during Regal Celebration of Lights. Read More
Tour de Lights Holiday Bike Ride is Dec. 9, 2023
Posted: 11/21/2023
Visit Knoxville announces the return of community favorite Tour de Lights in partnership with Bike Walk Knoxville, taking place Dec. 9, 2023. Read More
City Offices, Services - Holiday Closures
Posted: 11/20/2023
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Read More
KUB Begins Upgrades on North Broadway Water Systems
Posted: 11/20/2023
Beginning in November 2023 and lasting through June 2024, KUB and contractor crews will upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure along N. Broadway between Bluff Avenue and Oglewood Avenue. Read More
TDOT Halts Lane Closures During Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period
Posted: 11/20/2023
Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this holiday. Read More
Christmas at Chilhowee Kicks Off Season Nov. 17
Posted: 11/16/2023
The City’s series of holiday celebrations known as Christmas in the City begins Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, with Comcast Christmas at Chilhowee. Read More
KPD Announces Launch of Take Me Home Program
Posted: 11/16/2023
The Knoxville Police Department officially announced the launch of its Take Me Home program, a new service designed to improve safety for individuals with developmental or cognitive disabilities Read More
Public Survey Requests Feedback on Downtown Parking
Posted: 11/14/2023
An online parking survey for all City residents and visitors is now available, as the City seeks input for a strategic downtown parking plan. Read More
Road Crash Victims Remembered During Event
Posted: 11/14/2023
On Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at 12 p.m., families of road crash victims and street safety advocates will gather at Market Square to commemorate World Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims and to call for safe streets in Knoxville and increased awareness and sensitivity in discussing the epidemic of road crashes. Read More
Save the Dates for Christmas in the City
Posted: 11/09/2023
Christmas in the City is right around the corner! This eagerly anticipated series of holiday events provides the entire family with opportunities to soak up the season in Knoxville. Read More
Knoxville Area Transit Begins Mobile Ticketing
Posted: 11/08/2023
Effective Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) passengers can use the Transit app not only to plan their trip and track their bus, but also to pay their fare. Read More
Open House: McClung Warehouse Redevelopment
Posted: 11/08/2023
The City soon will be seeking proposals for the redevelopment of the McClung Warehouse site along West Jackson Avenue. But first things first: What does Knoxville want to see at this site? An open house on the redevelopment of the McClung Warehouse site will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at The Standard, 416 W. Jackson Ave. Read More
Downtown Roads Close Friday for 98th Veterans Day Parade
Posted: 11/07/2023
Knoxville’s 98th Veterans Day Parade will march down Gay Street on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Read More
Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting Nov. 15, 2023
Posted: 11/07/2023
Knox County Residents can participate in and provide input at an upcoming Hazard Mitigation Plan Update meeting hosted by the City of Knoxville, Knox County and Town of Farragut. Read More
Comprehensive Disparity Study Completed
Posted: 11/02/2023
On Monday, Nov. 6, the City and its consultant will present the findings of a comprehensive Disparity Study, which aims to identify ways to make it easier for small businesses and those owned by minorities, women, service-disabled veterans and persons with disabilities to compete for and be awarded City contracts. Read More
Lancaster Drive Sidewalk to Open
Posted: 11/01/2023
At 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, join Mayor Kincannon, City Council members and South Knoxville neighborhood advocates as they cut the ceremonial ribbon and officially open the City’s newest sidewalk on Lancaster Drive. After the ribbon-cutting, Mayor Kincannon will walk the immediate area and discuss other new public amenities under construction, including a shade structure and restrooms at Baker Creek Preserve and new amenities soon to come to the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park. Read More
$4.3 M in Fed Grants to Expand Tree Canopy
Posted: 11/01/2023
Thanks to two federal grants totaling $4.3 million, tree lovers hoping to expand Knoxville’s canopy – especially in neighborhoods needing it the most – are especially joyful this Arbor Day. Read More
City Opens Gay Street to Pedestrians on Fall Weekends
Posted: 10/30/2023
The City of Knoxville is opening up Gay Street to pedestrians as part of a pilot project. For four weekends, the 400 block of Gay Street from Wall Avenue to Union Avenue will be opened up, creating a new vibrant public space that is free of vehicles. Read More
Third Creek Greenway Project Leads to Temporary Closures
Posted: 10/26/2023
Third Creek Greenway–the City’s first greenway and a much-used public thoroughfare for commuters, walkers and cyclists–is getting a major makeover that has closed part of the greenway for the next few weeks. Read More
Annual Homeless Count Decreases from 2022
Posted: 10/25/2023
Between 2022 and 2023 there was a 21% decrease in the number of people counted as homeless during the Point-in-Time count conducted Jan. 25, 2023.. Read More
City, Nonprofits Celebrate Afterschool Programs Oct. 26
Posted: 10/24/2023
To mark Lights On Afterschool Day on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, the City of Knoxville's Parks and Recreation department joins United Way of Greater Knoxville and several youth-serving community groups in efforts to draw attention to the valuable afterschool programs that keep our children safe and active after the school bell rings. Read More
10 Free Stop-n-Go Parking Spaces at Market Square
Posted: 10/19/2023
Starting the week of Oct. 23, 10 new Downtown Stop-n-Go parking spaces will be in effect on Wall Avenue, which fronts the north end of Market Square downtown. These spaces, designated strategically throughout downtown to support businesses and their patrons, allow people to turn on their vehicle’s flashers and park for free for 15 minutes. Read More
Public Safety Complex Official Ribbon-Cutting Set for Oct. 25, 2023
Posted: 10/17/2023
The City of Knoxville is officially cutting the ribbon on the new Public Safety Complex in North Knoxville October 25, at 4 p.m. at 1650 Huron Street. Read More
Land Purchased for Pedestrian Bridge
Posted: 10/11/2023
In partnership with the City of Knoxville and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has acquired 2323 W. Blount Ave., the primary parcel needed to construct a proposed pedestrian bridge and continue the City’s progress toward implementing the community-inspired South Waterfront Vision Plan. Read More
Downtown Roads Close for Knox Pride Weekend Events
Posted: 10/04/2023
Some roads will be closed in downtown Knoxville on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, for the Knox Pride Parade, and Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, for Knox Pride Fest on World’s Fair Park. Read More
City Celebrates Impact of Diverse Businesses
Posted: 09/29/2023
The City of Knoxville recognized seven diverse business enterprises, also known as DBEs, during the eighth annual Diversity Business Enterprise Awards Ceremony held on the morning of Sept. 28, 2023, at Lakeshore Park’s Marble Hall. Read More
Walk and Roll to School Day is Oct. 4
Posted: 09/29/2023
In celebration of Walk & Roll to School Day, Bike Walk Knoxville and the Knox County Safe Routes to School Partnership will support walking events at two Knox County elementary schools on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Read More
K-Town Connect Ambassador Program Expands
Posted: 09/28/2023
Starting Oct. 2, 2023, the K-Town Connect ambassadors program will expand its services from downtown Knoxville to Cumberland Avenue and parts of the University of Tennessee campus. Read More
Legacy Parks Announces Full Accessible Water Trail
Posted: 09/28/2023
New access to our waterways and new partnerships were announced today to a sold-out crowd of more than 1,100 guests at Legacy Parks Foundation’s annual Legacy Luncheon for the Parks. Read More
American Rescue Plan Provides $62.5M to Fund Wide Range of City Projects
Posted: 09/26/2023
Since 2021, Knoxville has invested $62.5 million for public safety, water quality, street paving and other projects, thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act. Read More
$1.8 Million Federal Grant Will Support Youth Homelessness Services
Posted: 09/22/2023
On Sept. 20, 2023, the Knoxville-Knox County Continuum of Care (CoC) received $1,823,342 in funding through the federal Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) to prevent and end youth homelessness in Knoxville. Read More
Changes to City of Knoxville Audit Committee
Posted: 09/22/2023
Effective January 1, 2024, the composition of the City of Knoxville audit committee will change to include three professional members. Read More
New Interactive Mural Project Connects Fort Kid to the Knoxville Museum of Art
Posted: 09/15/2023
Work is underway at Fort Kid Park to turn the concrete sidewalk and retaining walls leading to the park into an interactive mural project. Read More
Learn More About Missing Middle Housing at Open House Events
Posted: 09/14/2023
Residents are invited to learn about “missing middle” housing and opportunities to diversify housing options at Community Open House events scheduled for Sept. 21 and 25. Read More
City, County Establish Joint Office of Housing Stability
Posted: 09/08/2023
Knoxville City Council and Knox County Commission each approved resolutions to establish the Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability (OHS). Erin Read, who previously worked for the Knox County Health Department, will lead the Office. Read More
PARC Meeting Scheduled for Sept. 14, 2023
Posted: 09/07/2023
The Police Advisory and Review Committee (PARC) will convene for its second quarter meeting on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Avenue, to review cases submitted between April and July 2023. Read More
Inskip Flats Affordable Housing Community to Open
Posted: 09/06/2023
Inskip Flats - Knoxville's latest affordable housing community, supported by the City of Knoxville's $2 million investment - is nearing completion. Read More
9/11 Memorial Service to be Held Downtown
Posted: 09/06/2023
Mayor Indya Kincannon and other City leaders will observe the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks at the annual wreath laying ceremony at the City County Building. Read More
Meeting on Downtown Solid Waste Study Set for Sept. 14, 2023
Posted: 09/06/2023
The City of Knoxville, MSW Consultants and DSM Environmental will present findings from the 2023 Downtown Solid Waste Study at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at Lox Salon, 103 W. Jackson Ave. Read More
Visit Knoxville Announces Sunsphere Updates
Posted: 09/05/2023
Visit Knoxville announced Sept. 25, 2023, that the Sunsphere base will be painted back to its original blue color, in Phase I of the plan to update and enhance the iconic structure. Phase II will see the construction of a new Sunsphere Visitors Center. Read More
City Offices Closed Sept. 4, 2023, for Labor Day Holiday
Posted: 09/01/2023
All City of Knoxville offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, for the Labor Day holiday. Read More
Rebekah Jane Justice, Cheryl Ball Promoted to New Roles
Posted: 09/01/2023
Mayor Indya Kincannon has promoted two members of her staff into new senior roles: Rebekah Jane Justice will serve as Chief of Urban Design and Development, and Cheryl Ball will serve as Chief Policy Officer. Read More
Urban Forest Master Plan Update Open House Sept. 13, 2023
Posted: 09/01/2023
Trees Knoxville will host an open house on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Public Works Service Center, at 3131 Morris Avenue. Read More
City Responds to Aug. 7, 2023 Storm by Doubling Brush Pickup
Posted: 08/31/2023
City Public Service Department crews have worked long and hard to pick up tree debris following the intense Aug. 7, 2023 storm – 24/7 staffing initially, then extra hours daily for another three weeks. Read More
Mayor Kincannon Secures Second Term, Announces Staff Changes
Posted: 08/30/2023
With nearly 60 percent of the vote in last night’s primary election, Mayor Indya Kincannon has secured a second term. Read More
Federal ARP Funds Help City Fix Flooding Problems
Posted: 08/30/2023
The City is committing more than $2 million in mostly federal funding to redesign or repair stormwater infrastructure in three flood-prone areas – with more construction money to follow once designs are finalized. Read More
TDOT Announces No Lane Closures for Labor Day Holiday
Posted: 08/28/2023
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Read More
KUB and TVA announce $220,000 in grants through Community Care Fund
Posted: 08/28/2023
The Knoxville Utilities Board has awarded funds totaling $220,000 to 20 nonprofits in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority through Community Care Fund grants. Read More
City Builds on $38M in Affordable Housing Investments
Posted: 08/25/2023
Since 2019, the City has invested more than $38 million on the creation of affordable housing units and leveraged $500 million in other public and private investments. The result, when everything is completed, will be more than 2,000 units available to residents with incomes below the average area income. Read More
City Brings Jazz, Square Dance to Market Square in September
Posted: 08/25/2023
Live music returns to Market Square in September starting with Jazz Tuesdays on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, and a square dance as Variety Thursdays on Sept. 21, 2023. Read More
KAT Route 34 Burlington on Detour starting August 28. 2023
Posted: 08/21/2023
KAT Route 34 – Burlington will be on a long-term detour due to on time performance-related issues effective Monday, August 28, 2023. Read More
City Invests $6 M in Sidewalks; Atlantic Ave. is the Latest
Posted: 08/17/2023
This year, the City has invested close to $6 million in new sidewalks to create three new major pedestrian corridors in three different parts of Knoxville – with construction of a fourth project soon to get underway. Read More
Mayor Releases Statement Ahead of Special Session
Posted: 08/17/2023
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon releases a statement ahead of the Aug. 21 special legislative session being held in Nashville. Read More
KCDC Breaks Ground on Supportive Housing for Veterans
Posted: 08/16/2023
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), along with business and community leaders and residents, officially broke ground Aug. 16, 2023 on Liberty Place, a 32-unit permanent supportive housing development for veterans. Read More
Action Plan Outlines Path to Zero Traffic Deaths on City Roads
Posted: 08/10/2023
The Vision Zero Action Plan combines data and public input data and public input to create a road map for ending life-altering crashes on City roads. Read More
KUB: Call 811 on Aug. 11, National 811 Day, and Every Day You Dig
Posted: 08/10/2023
August 11, 2023 is National 811 Day for safe digging. Read More
KAT Hosts Job Fair for New Bus Operators
Posted: 08/10/2023
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is seeking driven, dedicated, and community-minded candidates to take the wheel for their future by attending the KAT Bus Operator Job Fair on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Read More
KUB Fiber Has Connected to Areas in South Knoxville
Posted: 08/07/2023
Mayor Indya Kincannon and others gathered to celebrate the expansion of KUB Fiber to more than 4,100 South Knoxville homes and businesses in this rapidly growing area of the city. Read More
KCDC Marks Launch of Transforming Western Implementation
Posted: 08/03/2023
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), along with business and community leaders and residents, officially broke ground Aug. 3, 2023 on the first phase of transformation of Western Heights, which will begin with the site’s infrastructure. Read More
Annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival Set for Aug. 12, 2023
Posted: 07/28/2023
The saying, “the early bird gets the worm,” is never more true than when bird watching, so Ijams Nature Center’s 13th annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival: A Celebration of Wings is starting 30 minutes earlier on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Read More
Neighborhood Resource Fair Connects Residents, Agencies on Aug. 12, 2023
Posted: 07/14/2023
The City’s Office of Neighborhood Empowerment will host the inaugural Neighborhood Resource Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park, 401 Lakeside St. Read More
Fire Street Alley Closure July 12, 2023
Posted: 07/11/2023
KUB crews will close a section of Fire Street Alley between Union Avenue and W. Summit Hill Drive from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2023, as work is performed on the water and wastewater systems in the area. Read More
Local Responders to Conduct Emergency Exercise July 12-13, 2023
Posted: 07/10/2023
Emergency management personnel in Knox County, Blount County, Sevier County, and Hamblen County, along with response agencies will conduct an emergency exercise on Wednesday, July 12 and Thursday, July 13, 2023. Read More
Knoxville Area Transit Awarded ‘Low or No Emissions’ grant by FTA
Posted: 07/10/2023
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2023 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Low or No Emissions Grant to be used for overhead electric bus charging infrastructure. This $3.64 million grant recognizes KAT's commitment to reducing emissions and improving air quality in the Knoxville area. Read More
Financial Literacy 720 Campaign Includes Free Workshops
Posted: 07/05/2023
The Financial Literacy 720 campaign is aimed at raising awareness and providing assistance to individuals striving for credit scores that promote financial stability and the path to generational wealth. Read More
Fort Sanders Summer Roundup Includes Temporary No-parking Zones
Posted: 06/30/2023
Taking advantage of summer break, when most UT students are off campus, City crews will be thoroughly cleaning the streets of Fort Sanders on two July weekends: Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9, and Saturday and Sunday, July 22-23. Read More
KUB Sutherland Ave. Road Closure July 5-10, 2023
Posted: 06/30/2023
KUB contractor crews will close a section of Sutherland Avenue to through traffic between Forest Park Boulevard and Forest Heights Road continuously (except for the weekend of July 8-9, when the road will reopen to normal traffic flow) starting Wednesday, July 5, through Monday, July 10, 2023, as work is performed on the wastewater collection system pipes and manholes. Read More
City Offices Closed for Independence Day Holiday July 4, 2023
Posted: 06/29/2023
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Parks and pools will be open, and residential trash and recycling pickups will operate on a regular schedule. Read More
KAT Reimagined Recommended Bus Network Plan Introduced
Posted: 06/28/2023
The Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) was introduced to the recommended bus network for the KAT Reimagined project on Thursday of last week at its regular monthly meeting. Read More
KUB Shares Tips to Save Money and Keep Cool
Posted: 06/28/2023
As hotter weather arrives in East Tennessee, KUB wants customers to know how to manage their utility usage and stay cool. Read More
Celebrate at the City's Festival on the Fourth
Posted: 06/27/2023
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day the Knoxville way at Festival on the 4th, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Knoxville’s iconic World's Fair Park. Read More
Dedication of Home Run Alley
Posted: 06/26/2023
In the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, baseball was key to community building – and racial integration – in Pond Gap. Read More
TDOT: July 4 Travelers in Tennessee Won't Be Delayed By Construction
Posted: 06/26/2023
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. Read More
Knoxville Named No. 4 Best Arts District by USA Today
Posted: 06/23/2023
Knoxville is the No. 4 “Best Arts District” nationwide, according to USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2023 poll. Read More
Sharp's Ridge Overlook to Close Temporarily
Posted: 06/22/2023
The J.B. Owen Overlook on Sharp’s Ridge will be closed during the middle of summer, as contractor crews hired by WBIR Channel 10 methodically dismantle the station’s nearby 701-foot-tall backup tower. Read More
US Cycling Brings World-Class Athletes, Road Closures
Posted: 06/21/2023
The USA Cycling Professional Road National Championships return to the Knoxville area this weekend (June 23-25, 2023) for the sixth time, bringing exciting races, a new public event at Safety City and a few road closures. Read More
Edgewood Avenue Immediate Road Closure June 16, 2023
Posted: 06/16/2023
KUB crews have closed a short section of Edgewood Avenue at the Bellevue Street intersection for water main repairs. Read More
City Serves Up Opportunity at Annual Business Breakfast
Posted: 06/14/2023
Businesses seeking to network and pursue business with the City are invited to the 14th annual Business Opportunities Breakfast on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 7:30-11 a.m. at Chilhowee Park in the Jacob Building. Read More
Walnut Street Road and Sidewalk Closures June 14, 2023
Posted: 06/13/2023
KUB crews will close a short section of Walnut Street to through traffic between Union Avenue and Summer Place from 6 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, as work is performed on the electric system. Read More
City Offices Closed Juneteenth; Community Celebrations Planned
Posted: 06/12/2023
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023, for the Juneteenth holiday. Several community groups are hosting events and celebrations. Read More
Sequoyah Hills Kingston Pike Lane Closure June 12-16, 2023
Posted: 06/12/2023
KUB crews will close a short section of the eastbound right lane on Kingston Pike between Scenic Drive and West Hillvale Turn daily from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., June 12-16, 2023, as work is performed on the natural gas distribution system in the area. Read More
PARC Holds Specially Called Vote
Posted: 06/08/2023
Members of the Police Advisory and Review Committee (PARC) will gather for a specially called vote on the appointment of Jered Croom as PARC’s new Executive Director on Monday, June 12, 2023. Read More
Neyland Drive Lane Closures & Neyland Greenway Path Shifts
Posted: 06/06/2023
KUB contractor crews will implement temporary lane closures on Neyland Drive between Joan Cronan Way and the Henley Street Bridge nightly from 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. starting Wednesday, June 7, 2023, and lasting through February 2024 as work is performed on the wastewater collection system. Read More
Dedication of Honorary Sign for Big John Tate June 6, 2023
Posted: 06/05/2023
Mayor Kincannon will join Councilwoman Gwen McKenzie and Documentarian William Winnett to unveil a new honorary street sign at Lakeside Avenue next to Chilhowee Park to honor former heavyweight boxing champion Big John Tate (1979-80). Read More
Lane on Gay Street Bridge to Close Monday, Tuesday
Posted: 06/02/2023
Next Monday and Tuesday, June 5-6, 2023, anticipate one of the two lanes on the Gay Street Bridge to be closed while the Tennessee Department of Transportation performs its routine annual safety inspection. Read More
Fort Sanders 19th Street Road Closure June 5, 2023
Posted: 06/02/2023
KUB crews will close a section of 19th Street to through traffic between White Avenue and Clinch Avenue from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023, as work is performed on the water distribution system. Read More
Fort Sanders Laurel Ave. Road Closure June 2, 2023
Posted: 06/01/2023
KUB crews will close a section of Laurel Avenue to through traffic between 12th Street and 13th Street from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, as work is performed on the water distribution system. Read More
Open Streets 2023 Loops Through Downtown North
Posted: 05/31/2023
The 10th annual Open Streets Knoxville event on Sunday, June 4, will make Downtown North a car-free zone, allowing people of all ages to play, exercise and socialize in the street. Read More
Some Downtown Roads Closed During Weekend Events
Posted: 05/31/2023
Some roads in the downtown Knoxville area will temporarily close for special events on Saturday and Sunday. Drivers are encouraged to be aware and plan their trips with these closures in mind. Read More
Safe Haven Baby Box Used to Save a Life
Posted: 05/30/2023
At 12:19 AM on May 27, 2023, the Knoxville Fire Department Station 17 received a "Baby Box Alert" for their Baby Box in the station. Read More
City Offices Closed on Memorial Day
Posted: 05/24/2023
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023, for the Memorial Day holiday. Read More
Kincannon Budget Boosts Parks Funding
Posted: 05/24/2023
Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed 2023-24 budget includes nearly $9.5 million in Parks and Recreation Department operational funding, plus $3.1 million in capital funding for major upgrades at Lakeshore Park and the Williams Creek Golf Course and to kickstart work on a new community park in Lonsdale. Read More
Next PARC Meeting May 25, 2023
Posted: 05/22/2023
The City of Knoxville Police Advisory & Review Committee (PARC) will meet Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Beck Cultural Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Avenue. Read More
TDOT to Suspend All Lane Closure Activity for the Holiday Weekend
Posted: 05/22/2023
Road Construction will not delay motorists as they travel Tennessee's highways this Memorial Day weekend. Read More
West Knoxville Community Open House June 1, 2023
Posted: 05/22/2023
The City of Knoxville will host a West Knoxville Community Open House on Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Bearden Middle School, 1000 Francis Road. Read More
Groups Funded for Summer Youth Violence Prevention
Posted: 05/18/2023
Thirteen local organizations will receive a total of $198,621.50 in Summer Youth Opportunity Grant funding to provide summer job opportunities and activities to opportunity youth – young people ages 16-24 who are most at risk for violence. Read More
Knoxville Fire Department Temporarily Relocates Burlington Station
Posted: 05/16/2023
On Monday, May 15, Knoxville Fire Chief Stan Sharp made the difficult decision to relocate Fire Station 6 equipment and personnel to Fire Station 16. This was due to structural and settling issues at Fire Station 6. This move is temporary in nature as the department and City work to find a resolution to the problem. Read More
Owner Granted Permit for Pryor Brown Garage Demolition
Posted: 05/15/2023
The owners of the century-old Pryor Brown Garage in downtown Knoxville have been issued a permit to demolish the four-story brick structure, which is vacant, deteriorating and has been mostly missing a roof for several years. Read More
Mayor Appoints New PARC Director, Davidson Joins Office of Community Safety & Empowerment
Posted: 05/12/2023
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon has appointed Jered Croom to serve as Executive Director of the City’s Police Advisory & Review Committee (PARC). Read More
City Expands Knoxville Compost Project
Posted: 05/08/2023
The City’s Knoxville Compost Project now includes more locations for neighbors to bring their household food scraps to be composted rather than go to the landfill. Read More
KUB’s 2022 Water Quality Report is Now Available
Posted: 05/08/2023
KUB is committed to providing safe, high-quality drinking water to the community, and makes its annual Water Quality Report available online. Read More
Cannon Steps Down as Chief Economic Development Officer
Posted: 05/05/2023
After 3 years as the City of Knoxville’s Chief Economic Development Officer, Harold Cannon announces his semi-retirement. Read More
Knoxville's 311/211 Wins 2023 Award of Excellence
Posted: 05/04/2023
CS Week ENGAGE311 announced Knoxville’s Center for Service Innovation 311/211 (CSI) as its 2023 Award of Excellence winner. Read More
Stormwater Survey: Proactivity Saves Money
Posted: 05/03/2023
You have probably seen the contractor crews around Knoxville – clusters of men and women wearing reflective vests and hardhats, opening manholes, peering down into the depths of stormwater drains, then marking the water flow and depth measurements with chalk on the street or sidewalk. The systematic effort, the first of its kind in Knoxville in decades, is mapping and evaluating the City's entire stormwater system – 25,000 separate parts and 400 miles of pipes. Read More
Mayor Kincannon's Proposed Budget Invests in Public Safety, Housing, Great Places and Services
Posted: 04/26/2023
Mayor Indya Kincannon today proposed her 2023-24 budget, which continues to prioritize public safety and high-quality core City services while providing the continued investment needed to maintain infrastructure, support affordable housing, and create great parks and public spaces to serve Knoxville residents. Read More
Mayors Announce Joint City County Office on Housing Stability
Posted: 04/24/2023
City of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs have announced the establishment of the Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability (OHS) to lead efforts to prevent and respond to housing instability and homelessness. Read More
Roads Downtown Closed Saturday for Rossini Festival
Posted: 04/20/2023
Portions of Gay Street and additional downtown streets will be temporarily closed to on-street parking and vehicular traffic this weekend for Rossini Festival, Knoxville Opera's annual International Street Fair, being held Saturday, April 22, 2023, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Read More
KUB Opens Subscriptions to Knoxville’s First Community Solar Array
Posted: 04/17/2023
KUB Community Solar, a partnership between KUB, the City of Knoxville, and TVA, provides homeowners, renters, and businesses the opportunity to purchase a share of a 1-megawatt solar array. Read More
City Concert Series Returns to Market Square May 2, 2023
Posted: 04/14/2023
The popular Concerts on the Square series, presented by Comcast, begins Tuesday, May 2, with the first Jazz Tuesday, featuring the Greg Tardy Quartet. Variety Thursdays begin May 18, 2023 with the WIMZ Garage Band. Read More
City Celebrates Affordable Housing Efforts During Community Development Week
Posted: 04/10/2023
The City of Knoxville Housing and Neighborhood Development (HND) department invites residents to celebrate and learn more about its efforts to advance housing affordability during National Community Development Week, April 10 - 14, 2023. Read More
Major Upgrades Coming Soon to Augusta Quarry
Posted: 04/10/2023
By mid 2024, Augusta Quarry will boast many new amenities - new restrooms, changing rooms, and a vendor pavilion; an expanded overlook on the western side of the quarry; new floating beach and swim platforms; and an improved, more accessible walkway and partially terraced gathering spaces connecting the Augusta Quarry parking lot and the water's edge. Read More
City Offices Closed for Easter Holiday
Posted: 04/04/2023
City of Knoxville offices will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023 to commemorate Good Friday. Read More
Interstate Construction Halted for Easter Holiday
Posted: 04/03/2023
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. Read More
City Hosts Free Backyard Composting Workshop April 8, 2023
Posted: 03/28/2023
The City’s Waste and Resources Management office will host a free backyard composting workshop on Saturday, April 8, 2023 Read More
City Hosts East Knoxville Community Open House April 11, 2023
Posted: 03/28/2023
The City of Knoxville will host an East Knoxville Community Open House on Tuesday, April 11, 5-7 p.m. at the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park. City staff and partners will be present to provide information and answer questions about many projects located in East Knoxville Read More
Event-Filled Weekend Includes Road Closures, Crowds
Posted: 03/27/2023
City officials and partners are working together to plan for event-related road closures, detours, driving routes and parking capacity challenges related to the festivals, sporting events, concerts and conferences being held March 30-April 2, in downtown Knoxville and on UT campus. Read More
Award-Winning Kid A'Riffic Fun in the Park Begins June 7
Posted: 03/24/2023
Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park, sponsored by Home Federal Bank, returns this summer with free mid-week fun for area families! Events begin June 7 and are held every Wednesday in June and July, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read More
Norris Appointed to National Council on Youth
Posted: 03/24/2023
Youth Engagement Coordinator for the City of Knoxville Emily Norris has been appointed to the National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2023 Council on Youth, Education, and Families. She will represent the City at the NLC's Congressional Cities Conference. Read More
Knox St. Patrick's Day Parade Returns Friday
Posted: 03/15/2023
Knox St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to downtown Knoxville March 17, 2023 Read More
Grant Program Funds Summer Engagement for At-Risk Youth
Posted: 03/14/2023
Local nonprofits are invited to apply for grant funding from the City’s Summer Opportunity Youth Grant program to provide summer jobs and opportunities for young people who are most at risk for violence. The deadline to apply is April 6, 2023. Read More
City Funds Support Spring Break Jobs, Activities for Youth
Posted: 03/10/2023
During Knox County Schools’ Spring Break, 10 community organizations will provide jobs, activities and development opportunities for opportunity youth with the support of grant funding from the City’s Office of Community Safety. Read More
Stadium Funding Plan Finalized
Posted: 03/06/2023
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Tennessee Smokies Owner Randy Boyd agree that the originally approved plan for the funding of an East Knoxville multi-use stadium will not change. Read More
City Celebrates New Fort Kid Park
Posted: 03/06/2023
After years of planning, Mayor Indya Kincannon and other community leaders cut the ribbon on the new Fort Kid Park, Monday, March 6, 2023. Read More
Some Downtown Streets Close Temporarily for Mardi Growl
Posted: 02/28/2023
Pets and their people will parade from the Old City to the World’s Fair Park this Saturday, March 4, as part of Mardi Growl, the annual event benefitting Young-Williams Animal Center. Some downtown roads will be temporarily closed, with street parking unavailable. Read More
Brooklyn Sawyers Belk Tapped as KPD Deputy Chief of Professional Standards
Posted: 02/17/2023
University of Tennessee law professor and former federal prosecutor Brooklyn Sawyers Belk has been appointed as the Knoxville Police Department’s first-ever Deputy Chief of Professional Standards. Read More
Nominate Knoxville's Next Poet Laureate
Posted: 02/17/2023
The City of Knoxville and the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville seek nominations for the City’s next Poet Laureate. Read More
PARC Meets Thursday Feb. 16, 2023 to Review 4th Quarter Cases
Posted: 02/15/2023
The City of Knoxville Police Advisory & Review Committee (PARC) will meet Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Ave. Read More
Cumberland Ave. Project to Create New Housing, Retail, Parking
Posted: 02/10/2023
Construction of Hub on Campus – a transformative private development on Cumberland Avenue that will include more than 800 apartments, 30,000 square feet of retail space and a 10-story parking garage – is slated to begin today. Read More
City Hosts Community-Wide First Aid Workshops
Posted: 02/09/2023
February is American Heart Month, and the City of Knoxville is offering free opportunities for residents to be prepared for emergencies and support community safety efforts. Hands-Only CPR and Stop the Bleed workshops will be held at Larry Cox Senior Center, 3109 Ocoee Trail, on Monday, Feb. 20, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 25, 9-11 a.m. Read More
Milton Roberts Community Center Reopens After $1.5 Million Renovation
Posted: 02/06/2023
On Feb. 6, 2023, Mayor Indya Kincannon, members of City Council, community partners and an enthusiastic cluster of fun-loving children cut a ceremonial ribbon and officially reopened the Milton Roberts Community Center. Read More
North Knoxville Project Updates Available at Feb. 9, 2023 Open House
Posted: 01/30/2023
North Knoxville neighbors, business owners and other stakeholders are invited to an informational open house hosted by the City of Knoxville on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Fulton High School Library, 2509 N. Broadway. Read More
South Knoxville Projects Addressed at Feb. 13, 2023 Open House
Posted: 01/30/2023
South Knoxville neighbors, business owners and other stakeholders are invited to an informational open house hosted by the City of Knoxville on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, from 4-6:30 p.m. at Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Avenue. Read More
Neighborhood Achievement Award Nominations Accepted Through Friday
Posted: 01/30/2023
The City of Knoxville Office of Neighborhood Empowerment seeks applications for the annual Neighborhood Achievement Awards, which recognize the work of neighborhood organizations in improving, protecting and enhancing their neighborhoods. The deadline for applications is Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Read More
City Hosts Annual Public Meeting on Housing, Community Development Priorities
Posted: 01/27/2023
The City’s Housing and Neighborhood Development department seeks input from residents at a public meeting to be held Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6 p.m. at the City’s Public Works Service Center, at 3131 Morris Avenue. Read More
City Accepting Applications for Community Agency Grants
Posted: 01/23/2023
The City of Knoxville is now accepting applications from local non-profit organizations for grant funding available through the Community Agency Grant (CAG) program for Fiscal Year 2023-24, which begins July 1, 2023. Read More
Mayor Appoints Dubose as Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development
Posted: 01/17/2023
Kevin DuBose, former City of Knoxville Deputy Director of Community Development and current Emerald Youth Foundation Director, has been appointed by Mayor Indya Kincannon as the City’s Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development. Read More
City Offices Closed Monday for MLK Holiday
Posted: 01/11/2023
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Read More
KUB’s Project Help Spreads Warmth During Cold Winter Months
Posted: 01/10/2023
During the cold winter months, many families struggle with the cost of heating their homes. Read More
Knoxville MLK Commemorative Commission Lists 2023 Events
Posted: 01/04/2023
Since 1982, the Knoxville MLK Commission has organized a special celebration each year for the Knoxville area to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read More

2023

Communications Director

Ring in 2024 with New Year's Eve at the Sunsphere

Volunteers, Supplies Sought for Homeless Warming Centers

City Offices Closed Dec. 22, 25 and Jan. 1, 2024

Mayor Kincannon, Council, Judge Sworn In

City Invests in East Knoxville

BlueCross Healthy Place Opens at Morningside Park

Inauguration Ceremony Set for Dec. 16, 2023

Knoxville Community Band Performs Free Holiday Concert Dec. 3, 2023

50th WIVK Parade Crosses Downtown Dec. 1, 2023

Join Post-Thanksgiving Fun in Downtown Knoxville

Tour de Lights Holiday Bike Ride is Dec. 9, 2023

City Offices, Services - Holiday Closures

KUB Begins Upgrades on North Broadway Water Systems

TDOT Halts Lane Closures During Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period

Christmas at Chilhowee Kicks Off Season Nov. 17

KPD Announces Launch of Take Me Home Program

Public Survey Requests Feedback on Downtown Parking

Road Crash Victims Remembered During Event

Save the Dates for Christmas in the City

Knoxville Area Transit Begins Mobile Ticketing

Open House: McClung Warehouse Redevelopment

Downtown Roads Close Friday for 98th Veterans Day Parade

Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting Nov. 15, 2023

Comprehensive Disparity Study Completed

Lancaster Drive Sidewalk to Open

$4.3 M in Fed Grants to Expand Tree Canopy

City Opens Gay Street to Pedestrians on Fall Weekends

Third Creek Greenway Project Leads to Temporary Closures

Annual Homeless Count Decreases from 2022

City, Nonprofits Celebrate Afterschool Programs Oct. 26

10 Free Stop-n-Go Parking Spaces at Market Square

Public Safety Complex Official Ribbon-Cutting Set for Oct. 25, 2023

Land Purchased for Pedestrian Bridge

Downtown Roads Close for Knox Pride Weekend Events

City Celebrates Impact of Diverse Businesses

Walk and Roll to School Day is Oct. 4

K-Town Connect Ambassador Program Expands

Legacy Parks Announces Full Accessible Water Trail

American Rescue Plan Provides $62.5M to Fund Wide Range of City Projects

$1.8 Million Federal Grant Will Support Youth Homelessness Services

Changes to City of Knoxville Audit Committee

New Interactive Mural Project Connects Fort Kid to the Knoxville Museum of Art

Learn More About Missing Middle Housing at Open House Events

City, County Establish Joint Office of Housing Stability

PARC Meeting Scheduled for Sept. 14, 2023

Inskip Flats Affordable Housing Community to Open

9/11 Memorial Service to be Held Downtown

Meeting on Downtown Solid Waste Study Set for Sept. 14, 2023

Visit Knoxville Announces Sunsphere Updates

City Offices Closed Sept. 4, 2023, for Labor Day Holiday

Rebekah Jane Justice, Cheryl Ball Promoted to New Roles

Urban Forest Master Plan Update Open House Sept. 13, 2023

City Responds to Aug. 7, 2023 Storm by Doubling Brush Pickup

Mayor Kincannon Secures Second Term, Announces Staff Changes

Federal ARP Funds Help City Fix Flooding Problems

TDOT Announces No Lane Closures for Labor Day Holiday

KUB and TVA announce $220,000 in grants through Community Care Fund

City Builds on $38M in Affordable Housing Investments

City Brings Jazz, Square Dance to Market Square in September

KAT Route 34 Burlington on Detour starting August 28. 2023

City Invests $6 M in Sidewalks; Atlantic Ave. is the Latest

Mayor Releases Statement Ahead of Special Session

KCDC Breaks Ground on Supportive Housing for Veterans

Action Plan Outlines Path to Zero Traffic Deaths on City Roads

KUB: Call 811 on Aug. 11, National 811 Day, and Every Day You Dig

KAT Hosts Job Fair for New Bus Operators

KUB Fiber Has Connected to Areas in South Knoxville

KCDC Marks Launch of Transforming Western Implementation

Annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival Set for Aug. 12, 2023

Neighborhood Resource Fair Connects Residents, Agencies on Aug. 12, 2023

Fire Street Alley Closure July 12, 2023

Local Responders to Conduct Emergency Exercise July 12-13, 2023

Knoxville Area Transit Awarded ‘Low or No Emissions’ grant by FTA

Financial Literacy 720 Campaign Includes Free Workshops

Fort Sanders Summer Roundup Includes Temporary No-parking Zones

KUB Sutherland Ave. Road Closure July 5-10, 2023

City Offices Closed for Independence Day Holiday July 4, 2023

KAT Reimagined Recommended Bus Network Plan Introduced