August 12, dozens of employees were honored at the City’s annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon.
More than 70 employees who have worked 20 years or more for the City, were recognized. Among those were 2 employees who have worked more than 50 years for Knoxville: Fleet’s Rodney Wilson and KPD’s Mike Waggoner.
During the celebration Mayor Kincnanon told the crowd, “This kind of longevity is rare, and valuable. Both men have institutional knowledge that is unmatched!”
Collectively, the employees who were honored have worked a total of more than 2000 years for the City!
The celebration had a picnic-like atmosphere with food trucks Hamburger Hill and Kazoku Hibachi Express providing lunch on the floor of the Coliseum, and Central Creamery providing dessert.
A big thanks to all of the friends and family who not only attended, but helped provide pictures of our honorees to display on the massive scoreboard above the luncheon.
Knoxville Police Department took photos of each honored employee with the Mayor and their Director.
Look below for photos.