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Help us preserve and grow our outdoor amenities with Play Knoxville!
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 Honoring Knoxville's Black History
A Legacy of Resilience and Leadership
Black history is Knoxville’s history. From civil rights pioneers to cultural icons, the contributions of Black leaders, activists, and visionaries have shaped our city. This Black History Month, we reflect on their legacies and continue to celebrate their impact on our community.
Breaking Barriers in Leadership
Knoxville has been home to many trailblazers who paved the way in politics, government, and civic leadership.
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2017, Gwen McKenzie became the first Black woman elected to Knoxville’s City Council, representing the 6th District. She later made history again as the first African American woman to serve as Vice Mayor from 2019 to 2021. A lifelong East Knoxville resident, she continues to advocate for economic development, education, and social equity.
TRUE OR FALSE?
Bob Booker was once arrested for attempting to integrate a segregated movie theater in Knoxville.
TRUE!
As a Knoxville College student, he was arrested while attempting to enter the all-white Tennessee Theatre, directly challenging segregation. Known for his wit, he later joked about the irony of being forced to share a paddy wagon with white prisoners despite the city’s racial barriers.
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KPD Promotes 8 Officers to New Leadership Roles
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New Stadium Plazas, Tree-lined Sidewalks
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Residents Welcomed to HHW Facility
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Procurement Month Trivia: Take Quiz, Win Swag!
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 Free Fitness Classes for City Employees
Don’t travel for a fitness class, let the class come to you!
Did you know that Alex Walton from The Center has free, group work-out classes at the City County Building every Wednesday at Noon?
The classes primarily focus on weights and circuit training, but Walton says he listens to his class members, and if they are particularly stressed, more stretching and relaxation techniques might be incorporated.
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Early Access to Free Summer Camp Registration!
 A great benefit for City employees: Free summer camp for your kids!
City of Knoxville employees have an exclusive opportunity to register their children early for Parks & Recreation’s Summer Camps, at no cost! Before registration opens to the public, employees can secure spots for their kids in KORE Summer Camp (ages 6-12) or Teen Camp at Cal Johnson Rec Center (ages 12-15).
With space for 700+ children across 10 sites, these camps keep kids active, engaged, and social all summer long. Spots fill up fast so don’t miss this early registration window!
KFD Spring Recruitment Expo Sparks Interest in Firefighting Careers
 The Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) is on the lookout for its next class of dedicated firefighters, and its Spring Recruitment Expo helped ignite that spark for many aspiring recruits.
Held on Feb. 26 at the Knoxville Expo Center, the event welcomed dozens of attendees eager to learn about careers in fire service. Prospective firefighters met with KFD personnel, explored fire trucks and equipment, and gained insight into the hiring process, job expectations, and benefits of serving Knoxville.
Families joined in, too, with hands-on fire safety activities and demonstrations in the KFD Safety House.
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 This month’s mystery employee is an East Tennessee native who has worked for the City for 19 years.
Her daily duties find her working with some of our youngest residents – a big change from her previous career working with prison inmates.
Here’s another clue: She takes her role as a pet parent very seriously.
Can you guess February’s mystery employee?
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In honor of Mardi Growl, coming March 1st, enjoy these pet photos from City employees.
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 Happy anniversary to employees hired in the month of February!
Congratulations to the individuals and departments that recently won awards and KUDOS.
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