On Friday, Sept. 11, the City of Knoxville and Knox County will hold a joint 9/11 Memorial Service to honor those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
The observance will be held at 8:40 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, in front of the City County Building, 400 Main St.
There will be a partial closure of the eastbound lane of Main Street nearest the sidewalk. The ceremony will be led by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the Knoxville Police Department and the Knoxville Fire Department.
A moment of silence will be held, and the names of three 9/11 victims with ties to East Tennessee will be read. The ceremony will also recognize local first responders who went to New York City to aid with search and recovery. In addition, a wreath will be displayed all day at the 9/11 memorial on the lawn in front of the City County Building. First Baptist Church will ring bells during the observance.