You Are Part of the Recipe
We hope you enjoy our "recipe" focused newsletter for the end of the year holiday edition.
A good food recipe can save the day at a holiday gathering of friends and family.
A successful City of Knoxville recipe includes public safety, healthy and connected neighborhoods, a clean and resilient future, thriving businesses and good jobs, and good governance.
Thank you for being a part of the recipe for Knoxville's success. Happy Holidays.
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 Mayor Kincannon's Next Four Years
Saturday, December 16, 2023, Mayor Indya Kincannon was officially sworn-in for a second term.
The Mayor talked about the importance of how we all invest our time pledging to use the next 1,460 days to keep moving Knoxville toward a more just, equitable, and sustainable future.
The Mayor touted her accomplishments from the last 4 years saying, “Despite the challenges, we never lost sight of our core values and mission.” She went on to say those same values will guide her next term, “We will work to make all Knoxvillians safe. We will introduce innovative solutions to the housing crisis. We will create great public spaces that bring neighbors together. And, we will build a Knoxville where everyone can thrive.”
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 Judge in more than 3 1/2 decades.
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 City Employees Give Back All Year Round
Christmas is widely celebrated as the season of giving. It’s a time when the spirit of generosity permeates our community.
Last month, we were pleased to share the experiences of several City colleagues who volunteer. We heard from several who have volunteered to build fences for ChainFree Knoxville. These City employees exemplify the spirit of Christmas in their year-round dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of others. Our time and energy are precious – it’s hopeful and inspiring to share these additional stories of giving back to the causes and the communities they value.
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 Increasing the Health and Safety of Knoxvillians
The presents have arrived early for some people in Knoxville, as the City rolled out several new programs and initiatives last month aimed at increasing the health and safety of the people who live here.
From donating a fire truck to an area high school to creating a “safe exchange zone” for purchases and online exchanges----the City is always looking for ways to improve your quality of life.
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 More Amenities Are Coming!
The City of Knoxville has all the right ingredients to help people enjoy the outdoors and explore new recreational activities.
In just the last few weeks the City has:
• Celebrated major progress around the Urban Wilderness
• Repaired, repaved, and reopened the Third Creek Greenway—the City’s oldest greenway
• Officially opened up the new interactive mural at Fort Kid Park
• And, cut the ribbon on $5.5 million in renovations at Morningside Park
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 City Employees: Santa’s Hardest-working Elves!
City employees are maybe the biggest holiday revelers anywhere. We help make Christmas in the City sparkle!
Did you know that City Public Service Department workers, police officers, firefighters, Transportation Engineering staff and Special Events coordinators collectively put in roughly 5,000 hours to make the holidays bright and festive for Knoxville's families?
That’s a big #KnoxvilleJobWellDone!
Public Service crews set the holiday mood - and they start plenty early. With more than 250,000 individual holiday lights to be hung, a huge tree to erect, and an ice rink to be constructed, their Christmas in the City tasks begin in October.
But Public Service isn’t alone. Hosting an estimated 20,000 visitors for Regal Celebration of Lights - and 40,000 for the WIVK Christmas Parade - requires all City hands on deck. It’s a team effort.
Click the button below to see which departments do what to make the holiday magic!
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 Recipes Full of Holiday Memories
What is your favorite food during the holidays?
During the holidays, food brings holiday memories for all of your senses. You smell that gingerbread cookie, you taste that ham, you hear giggles of children (or adults), you touch the snowy window, or you watch The Christmas Story on television.
Your City Communications Department have a few recipes to share from their holiday memory banks. Plus, other City employee chefs have penned their culinary skills to paper. We even have a printable PDF file of all of the recipes!
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Holiday Cheer from Your Fellow Coworkers
Your colleagues are funny, creative, and definitely in the holiday spirit!
While you probably don’t have time to personally visit with all 1500+ employees, these fun videos help us stay connected this time of the year!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate!
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Kristin Farley, Director of Communications, [email protected], 865-215-2589
Eric Vreeland, Deputy Director of Communications, [email protected], 865-215-3480
Traci McDonell, Webmaster & Photographer, [email protected], 865-215-2177
Paige Travis, Social Media Manager, [email protected], 865-215-3659
Dan Frye, Graphic Designer, [email protected], 865-215-2163
Shawn Davis, Videographer, [email protected], 865-215-2164
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