| JULY 2021 | ARCHIVES |
As COVID-19 case numbers increase, Mayor Kincannon shares an important end of summer message.
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 The Music Returns to World’s Fair Park!
Five free twilight concerts. Happy families and music lovers, spread out on green grass, blankets and chairs, enjoying the summer nights and the downtown vibe.
It’s what the City envisioned when it invested $2.5 million to renovate the Performance Lawn at the south end of World’s Fair Park.
But the beautifully revamped event venue had barely reopened in mid-2019 before the pandemic hit. Then, for a year, concerts and large public gatherings were forced to cancel to safeguard public health.
So the early to mid-July 2021 Concerts in the Park series was many things – a celebration, a triumphant post-COVID return to normalcy, a chance to savor a range of cool jazz, roots-rock and yacht rock music.
See photos from the concerts and get the lowdown on what went into bringing music back to World’s Fair Park.
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Crime Stoppers Yields Early Success
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This is the Summer of Sidewalks, Bridges and Greenways
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Stormwater Engineers Patiently Give TLC to Fountain City Lake
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Virtual Opportunities Breakfast Delivers Results
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With the number of COVID cases ticking back up, the CDC is reminding people: If you are not vaccinated, find a vaccine at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/index.html
Also, keep in mind while vaccines are not required for City employees, they are highly encouraged! In fact, you are eligible for a $100 bonus if you submit proof of your vaccine.
Director of Benefits and Risk Management Christine Stickler walks us through the simple process.
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Christine Stickler
Director of Benefits and Risk Management |
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Lt. Steve Still Receives KPD Leadership Award
 The Knoxville Police Department held its annual awards ceremony last week. Among the honorees was Lt. Steve Still, who received the prestigious Mike Waggoner Leadership Award for demonstrating integrity, impartiality and a dedication to the truth in every role he’s held during his 25 years with the force.
Read more about him and recipients of additional annual awards.
Kid A’ Riffic Brings Hundreds of Families to City Parks
 “I’m bored!” is a phrase uttered by no child during Kid A’Riffic Fun in the Park events held this summer.
The free events were held Wednesdays in June and July at different City parks, presenting youngsters ages 2-10 with fun activities and games, as well as some treats. The Office of Special Events collaborated with the Parks and Recreation Department and Public Service, as well as multiple community groups and sponsors, to host events that drew as many as 300 kids a week. Communication’s Summer in the City intern Kevin Farmer assisted in each event and shared his perspective on the successful series in this article.
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 The COVID-19 pandemic has made it a challenge for many new City employees to get to know their colleagues. We’re doing our part this month by making introductions to City Matters readers.
She’s new to the City of Knoxville but has lived in East Tennessee for 21 years.
Her first “real job” was for an ecology organization, chasing turtles, salamanders, snakes and other woodland creatures in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
She has about 100 houseplants.
And her favorite food is apple pie.
Click below to meet your colleague!
Find out!
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 See who's celebrating a significant work anniversary for July and thank them for their service!
The City of Knoxville is filled with amazing employees who are often recognized for their work in our community. We want to share those honors with your co-workers!
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CITY COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT |