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Below you will find 2024 news releases from the City of Knoxville.

City Closures for Christmas, New Year's
Posted: 12/18/2024
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, for the Christmas holiday, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, for New Year’s Day. Trash and recycling services will not run on Dec. 25. Read More
Construction Begins on Historic Sanitary Laundry
Posted: 12/11/2024
KCDC announces that McCarty Holsaple McCarty will develop the historic Sanitary Laundry property on N. Broadway as their new headquarters, plus commercial and community space. Read More
Retractable Bollards: Safer, More Efficient
Posted: 12/04/2024
This week, 17 retractable metal bollards are being installed downtown on Union Avenue and Market Street. The devices will increase pedestrian safety during special events while also improving City efficiency – and downtown aesthetics. Read More
Downtown Roads Close Friday for Christmas Parade
Posted: 12/03/2024
Guests and residents alike should be aware of event-related closures of roads and on-street parking on Friday, Dec. 6, as the City hosts the WIVK Christmas Parade. Read More
Emergency Warming Centers Open Dec. 1, 2024
Posted: 11/27/2024
Four local churches supported by the Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability will open their doors as temporary, public overnight warming centers to anyone who needs a warm, indoor space on dangerously cold nights when temperatures drop below 25 degrees, beginning Dec. 1, 2024, and continuing through Feb. 28, 2025. Read More
TDOT Halts Lane Closures During Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period
Posted: 11/25/2024
Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. Read More
Deck the halls in Downtown Knoxville
Posted: 11/25/2024
There’s “snow” place like Downtown Knoxville for the holidays! Participate in an elf scavenger hunt, follow the Peppermint Trail, skate under the stars in Market Square and stay enchanted with so much more. It all begins Nov. 29 and continues through Jan. 5. Read More
City Offices Closed Nov. 28 & 29 for Thanksgiving
Posted: 11/25/2024
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Read More
Knoxville Area Transit to Honor Rosa Parks Day on December 1, 2024
Posted: 11/22/2024
On Sunday, December 1, 2024, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) will once again honor Rosa Parks, a pivotal figure in the fight for racial justice, by reserving a seat on every bus in her honor. Read More
Nominations Accepted for Good Neighbor of the Year
Posted: 11/19/2024
Nominations are now being accepted for the Diana Conn Good Neighbor of the Year Award. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 2, 2024. Read More
Safety, Youth Grant Funding Available
Posted: 11/13/2024
Applications are open for grant funding opportunities from the City of Knoxville’s Office of Community Safety and Empowerment to forward the City’s goals of creating a more equitable and safer city. The application deadline for four out of the five programs is Dec. 5, 2024. Read More
Veterans Day Parade is Monday, Nov. 11, 2024
Posted: 11/08/2024
Knoxville’s 99th Veterans Day Parade will march down Gay Street on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Read More
Knoxville Area Transit to Offer Fare-Free Rides on Election Day
Posted: 11/04/2024
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is pleased to announce that all transit rides, including KAT’s Lift service, will be fare-free on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5th. Read More
Save the Dates for Christmas in the City 2024
Posted: 11/01/2024
Let the countdown to Christmas in the City events in 2024 begin, and save these dates for fun with the whole family. Read More
Office of Housing Stability Hosts Meetings to Inform Strategic Plan
Posted: 10/31/2024
The Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability (OHS) is kicking off a series of public listening sessions to gather input for its five-year strategic plan to address homelessness. Read More
Knoxville Transportation Authority Approves KAT’s Recommendations
Posted: 10/28/2024
The Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) has officially approved the recommendation from Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) to transition to cashless ticket payment methods or exact change only for bus fares. Read More
KAT Launches katpay, New Fare Payment System Using Fare Capping
Posted: 10/23/2024
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is excited to announce the launch of its new account-based fare payment system, katpay, starting October 23, 2024. Read More
Bernard Ave. to Close for I-275 Bridge Work
Posted: 10/22/2024
A section of Bernard Avenue/Elm Street between Marion Street and University Avenue – including sidewalks – will be closing for about a year, beginning Monday, Oct. 28. Read More
Woodrow Drive Repair to Start Next Week
Posted: 10/18/2024
Extensive work to repair Woodrow Drive is expected to begin next week and be completed by the end of November. Read More
Finishing Touches Coming to Cradle of Country Music Park
Posted: 10/17/2024
Throughout this fall, downtown Knoxville residents and visitors will have a front-row seat as the Cradle of Country Music Park undergoes the finishing touches of a $1.2 million transformation. Read More
Committee Seeks Public Art for Cal Johnson Community Center
Posted: 10/16/2024
The City of Knoxville’s Public Arts Committee invites artists (and artist teams) to submit qualifications for a permanent work of art to be located in Cal Johnson Community Center. Read More
City is Opening Downtown Non-Motorized, Pedestrian Zone
Posted: 10/10/2024
The City of Knoxville is opening up a downtown non-motorized, pedestrian zone for the remaining weekends of the year. Read More
KPD Receives $700,000 Federal Grant to Implement Crime Gun Intelligence Center
Posted: 10/09/2024
The Knoxville Police Department has been awarded a $700,000 grant to enhance its ability to quickly identify individuals who are engaged in violent crime, the guns used in those crimes, and their sources. Read More
Pride Parade, Weekend Events Close Downtown Roads
Posted: 10/04/2024
Several events will temporarily close streets in or near downtown Knoxville on Friday, Oct. 4, Saturday, Oct. 5, and Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and consider these closures. Read More
KPD Announces Events and Initiatives for Faith & Blue Weekend 2024
Posted: 10/03/2024
The Knoxville Police Department will partner with numerous local faith-based organizations for Faith & Blue Weekend 2024, which is set to be celebrated nationally October 11-14. Read More
KUB to Celebrate New Public Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations
Posted: 10/02/2024
As part of National Drive Electric Week, KUB and its partners will celebrate the opening of two new electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations in KUB’s service area – one in Downtown Knoxville and one at the Food City in Seymour. Read More
Council to Vote on Sevier, Magnolia Projects
Posted: 09/30/2024
Investing in two corridors – the $19.2 million Sevier Avenue streetscape project and creation of a Magnolia Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan – will be up for votes at the Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, City Council meeting. Read More
City and County Officials: Contributing to Flood Relief Northeast Tennessee
Posted: 09/30/2024
The public has offered an outpouring of support for those impacted by the devastating flooding related to Hurricane Helene in Northeast Tennessee. Read More
City and County Officials: Anticipated Flooding Along French Broad River in East Knox County
Posted: 09/28/2024
Based on forecasting from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) River Forecast Center, Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) is issuing an urgent notice to residents in communities along the French Broad River in East Knox County regarding potential flooding due to increasing the release of swell water from Douglas Dam. Read More
City Crews Assist in Flood Response
Posted: 09/27/2024
The City of Knoxville has deployed multiple crews to assist neighbors with flood response in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Read More
Fitch Ratings Reaffirms City's AAA Rating
Posted: 09/23/2024
Fitch Ratings recently affirmed the City of Knoxville’s credit rating as the highest possible rating: AAA. Read More
City Finance Department Honored Twice
Posted: 09/16/2024
The City’s Finance Department has continued its record-setting streak of recognitions by its North American peers with not one but two prestigious awards. The Government Finance Officers Association has honored the City’s Finance Department with its 38th annual Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and its 36th consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Read More
SS4A Grant to Make Chapman Highway Safer
Posted: 09/09/2024
Thanks to a $17.8 million federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant and a $4.45 million City match, look for work to begin on major safety improvements to Chapman Highway between Blount Avenue and Woodlawn Pike. Read More
Citywide National Night Out Celebration is Oct. 1, 2024
Posted: 09/09/2024
The City of Knoxville will host its first citywide National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, 4-6 p.m. at the Public Safety Building. Read More
Ceremony to Observe 9/11 Anniversary
Posted: 09/06/2024
Mayor Indya Kincannon and other City leaders will observe the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks by laying a wreath at the 9/11 Memorial on the lawn of the City County Building, 400 Main St. The ceremony on Monday, Sept. 11, 2024, will begin at 8:40 a.m. Read More
Dogwood, Old City Bring New Block Party to First Friday
Posted: 09/05/2024
Two First Friday block parties will be held in downtown on First Friday, Sept. 6, 2024: on the 100 Block of Gay Street and Jackson Avenue in the Old City on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Read More
City Offices Closed Sept. 2, 2024 for Labor Day Holiday
Posted: 08/29/2024
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, for the Labor Day holiday. Read More
Officials Celebrate Opening of New Affordable Housing
Posted: 08/29/2024
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), along with business and community leaders, stakeholders and residents, officially cut the ribbon Aug. 29 on the second phase of First Creek at Austin, part of the city’s first mixed-income, affordable housing community. Read More
Decorative Lights Return to Henley Bridge
Posted: 08/27/2024
For the first time in six years, programmable decorative lighting has returned to the street-level deck of the Henley Bridge. Join Mayor Indya Kincannon, Engineering Department Signal Shop staff, and representatives of Knoxville-based LED Lighting Concepts at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Volunteer Landing, as the 180 retrofitted bridge lights are activated for the first time. Read More
Grant Funding Available to Improve Turkey Creek Water Quality
Posted: 08/23/2024
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has awarded $205,500 in grant funding to Knox County, the Town of Farragut, and City of Knoxville to support projects by homeowners and commercial property owners to improve water quality in the Turkey Creek Watershed. Read More
KAT Will Be Fare Free for Two Weeks When KAT Reimagined Launches
Posted: 08/21/2024
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is excited to announce the launch of our new bus network, KAT Reimagined, on Monday, August 26, 2024. To make this transition easier, KAT is offering free bus service for two weeks, from August 26, 2024 through September 8, 2024, allowing everyone to experience the benefits of our new and improved transit system. Read More
Public Meetings on Consolidated Plan Set for Sept. 4 & 10, 2024
Posted: 08/19/2024
The City's Housing and Neighborhood Development Department will host public meetings to discuss the development of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m. at Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Avenue. Read More
Gay Street Bridge Will Remain Closed for Further Assessments
Posted: 08/12/2024
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has completed its thorough inspection of the Gay Street Bridge, recommending that the bridge remain closed to all traffic until further studies can be done on the 126-year-old span. Read More
Meeting Set to Review Draft Fair Housing Equity Plan
Posted: 08/02/2024
Residents are invited to a public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. at Cansler YMCA, 616 Jessamine Street to ask questions about the draft of the Fair Housing Equity Plan and provide comment. Read More
KCDC Officially Breaks Ground for First Creek Austin Phase 3 Housing Development
Posted: 08/01/2024
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) officially broke ground Aug. 1 for the third phase of First Creek at Austin, the city’s first mixed-income, affordable housing community. Read More
Next Round of Street Paving to Begin
Posted: 07/30/2024
Contractor crews in the first half of summer paved 14.7 miles of City streets in the 1st, 2nd and 6th City Council districts (South, West and East Knoxville). Between now and late fall, Rogers Group crews will be milling and paving another 18 miles in the 3rd, 4th and 5th districts (Northwest and North Knoxville), plus parts of the 2nd District that are being completed. In all, the paving work represents an $8.6 million commitment this year. Read More
Knoxville Area Transit Offers Free Rides to Polling Stations on Election Day
Posted: 07/29/2024
To support voter turnout and ensure easy access to polling stations, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) will offer fare-free rides throughout Election Day, Thursday, August 1, 2024. Read More
Registration Open for Neighborhood Resource Fair Aug. 10, 2024
Posted: 07/25/2024
The City’s Office of Neighborhood Empowerment will host its popular Neighborhood Resource Fair on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park, 401 Lakeside Street. Read More
North Knoxville Dog Parks Celebration Set for July 31, 2024
Posted: 07/24/2024
Neighbors and their dogs are invited to a celebration July 31, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. to mark the official opening of two new neighborhood dog parks in North Knoxville. Read More
Pavilion Coming to Urban Wilderness Gateway Park
Posted: 07/24/2024
Last evening (Tuesday, July 23), City Council unanimously authorized Mayor Indya Kincannon’s administration to proceed with a planned $4.6 million Urban Wilderness Gateway Park pavilion. The 23,000-square-foot structure and plaza will contain four bathrooms, shade structures, a water refilling station, picnic tables, and play features that include slides and climbing areas nestled into slopes, amid natural boulders and landscaping. Read More
Annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival Aug. 17, 2024
Posted: 07/23/2024
Ijams Nature Center’s 14th annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival: A Celebration of Wings will bring back its popular marketplace and add new activities to its offerings on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read More
KAT Reimagined Bus Network Preview Now Available in Transit App
Posted: 07/15/2024
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is preparing for the launch of the new KAT Reimagined bus network that starts on Aug. 26, 2024 by partnering with Transit to provide a preview within the app. Read More
Fort Sanders Cleanup: Parked Cars Must Be Moved
Posted: 07/08/2024
Taking advantage of summer break, when most University of Tennessee students are off campus, City crews will be thoroughly cleaning the streets of Fort Sanders on two July weekends. Read More
July 20 Resource Fair Focuses on Credit Scores
Posted: 07/08/2024
Knoxville leaders, including Mayor Indya Kincannon, are supporting the annual Financial Literacy 720 regional awareness campaign. This month, a broad coalition of partners is focused on assisting individuals in achieving credit scores that will lead to financial sustainability. Read More
City Offices Closed July 4, 2024; Bridges Closed for Repairs, Fireworks
Posted: 07/02/2024
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024, for the Independence Day holiday. Drivers should be aware of closures of both the Gay Street Bridge and Henley Bridge on Thursday. Read More
Gay Street Bridge Closed for Repairs
Posted: 06/25/2024
A routine Tennessee Department of Transportation inspection of the Gay Street Bridge today revealed a compromised element, which out of an abundance of caution has led to a complete closure of the bridge to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Read More
Kingston Pike: Safer for All Commuters!
Posted: 06/24/2024
This particular section of Kingston Pike is only about 1,400 feet long. But for decades, it was a daunting and dangerous pinch point in West Knoxville’s designated bicycle route. At 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon will lead a ribbon-cutting at Messiah Lutheran Church, 6900 Kingston Pike, celebrating the completion of the $2.3 million Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project, in partnership with TDOT. Read More
Street Closures Planned for Vols Baseball Parade and Celebration
Posted: 06/24/2024
Batter Up! It is time to come together to celebrate Vols Baseball following their College World Series win. Read More
Parkside Drive Repaving Begins Sunday Evening
Posted: 06/20/2024
A head’s up to West Knoxville motorists: If you can avoid a section of Parkside Drive in the evenings and overnight, you’ll miss both road-paving crews hard at work and likely traffic slowdowns. Read More
City Offices Closed for Juneteenth; Community Celebrations Planned
Posted: 06/12/2024
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19, 2024, for the Juneteenth holiday. Read More
Federal Grant to Help Battle Invasive Species in Parks
Posted: 06/11/2024
Off the popular Third Creek Greenway, there’s plenty of greenery hugging the riverbank. Read More
Free KUB Fiber Internet Available for Income-Eligible Student Households
Posted: 06/10/2024
As KUB Fiber continues to expand, KUB has launched the ConnectED internet assistance program, making the local utility company the only provider to offer free internet to student households in Knoxville. Read More
City Hosts Festival on the 4th on World's Fair Park
Posted: 06/06/2024
This year’s Festival on the 4th will have more entertainment stages than ever, as the City of Knoxville hosts the community’s largest Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024, 5-10 p.m. at World's Fair Park. Read More
Arts & Culture Alliance Hosts First Friday Block Party June 7, 2024
Posted: 06/04/2024
The Arts and Culture Alliance will host the first of a series of First Friday block parties on Friday, June 7, 2024, 6-9 p.m. As a result, Gay Street between Jackson and Vine avenues will be open to pedestrians only from 4 to 10 p.m. Read More
Council Approves Funding to Support Historic Building Projects
Posted: 05/30/2024
At its meeting May 28, 2024, Knoxville City Council voted to approve $247,855 in Historic Preservation Program grant funds to support property improvements at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum and the Birdhouse Neighborhood Center. Read More
Mead’s Quarry Lake Closure Extended for Safety Enhancements
Posted: 05/30/2024
Mead’s Quarry Lake at Ijams Nature Center remains closed this weekend so that Ijams staff can complete the installation of safety signage and equipment around the back wall of the quarry lake. Read More
Commission Hosts MLK Jr. Parade/March and Juneteenth Celebration
Posted: 05/30/2024
Knoxville's MLK Commemorative Commission invites the community to participate in the MLK Jr. Parade/March & Juneteenth Celebration on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Read More
No Street Parking June 1 for N. Central Street Roundup
Posted: 05/28/2024
A City services roundup off North Central Street will require vehicles parked on designated roads in the Downtown North area to be moved on June 1, 2024. Read More
Augusta Quarry: Foundations Poured, Utilities Installed
Posted: 05/23/2024
Contractor crews are making visible progress with the $3.6 million upgrades at Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson Park – installation of restrooms, changing rooms, an expanded overlook, an improved pedestrian path to the water, and new floating beach and swim platforms. Read More
Outdoor Pools Open Saturday; City Offices Closed for Memorial Day
Posted: 05/21/2024
The City’s outdoor swimming pools open this weekend, which has an extra day for many City employees, as City of Knoxville offices will be closed Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Read More
TDOT: No Road Construction Delays for Memorial Day Travelers
Posted: 05/20/2024
Road Construction will not delay motorists as they travel Tennessee's highways this Memorial Day weekend. Read More
Public Meeting on Washington Pike Project
Posted: 05/16/2024
The City recently received Notice to Proceed approval from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to begin acquiring rights of way for a redesign of the Washington Pike corridor between Interstate 640 and Murphy Road. The estimated $17 million project will improve traffic flow and safety, and as the project enters its next phase, a follow-up public meeting has been organized to update area residents, businesses and churches. Read More
KUB Work to Temporarily Close Cumberland Ave.
Posted: 05/15/2024
Starting at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19, KUB will begin a 2.5-month project to upgrade the natural gas and water systems serving customers along and near the Cumberland Avenue corridor. Initially, through 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, the work will require the complete closure of Cumberland Avenue between 11th Street and 16th Street. Read More
Open Streets Knoxville Comes to Happy Holler May 19, 2024
Posted: 05/14/2024
Knoxville is invited to walk, bike, jog, or dance in the middle of North Central Street at the 11th Annual Open Streets Knoxville event, Sunday, May 19, 2-6 p.m. Read More
KUB’s 2023 Water Quality Report is Now Available
Posted: 05/14/2024
KUB is committed to providing safe, high-quality drinking water to the community and is excited to share its 2023 Water Quality Report. Read More
Library's Children's Festival of Reading May 18, 2024
Posted: 05/10/2024
This year’s Children’s Festival of Reading is going to be an epic adventure. Read More
Annual Breakfast Connects Local Businesses with Opportunities
Posted: 05/09/2024
Local business owners who want to learn about purchases the City of Knoxville will make over the next 12 to 18 months are invited to the 15th annual Business Opportunities Breakfast on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 7:30-11 a.m. at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Read More
Lakeshore Park's Newest Playground Opens May 8, 2024
Posted: 05/07/2024
The Lakeshore Park Conservancy and the City of Knoxville will celebrate the grand opening of Lakeshore Park’s newest playground in the woods on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 3 p.m. Read More
100 Block of Gay Street Goes Car-Free for May First Friday
Posted: 05/02/2024
Gay Street between Jackson and Vine avenues will be open to pedestrians only on Friday, May 3, 2024, between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. for a First Friday celebration hosted by Arts and Culture Alliance. Read More
KAT Reimagined Network Approved by Knoxville Transportation Authority Board
Posted: 05/01/2024
The Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) Board officially approved the final detailed routes and timetables for the KAT Reimagined new bus network at its meeting on April 25, 2024. Read More
First Creek at Austin Earns Neighborhood Stabilization Award
Posted: 04/30/2024
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) First Creek at Austin redevelopment has earned a 2024 Tennessee’s Best award from Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) in the neighborhood stabilization category. Read More
Mayor Kincannon's Proposed Budget Invests in Public Safety, Housing, Infrastructure
Posted: 04/26/2024
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon today proposed her $461.6 million net budget with a pledge to see transformational projects through to the finish line. Read More
PARC Meeting Set for April 25, 2024
Posted: 04/22/2024
The City of Knoxville Police Advisory & Review Committee (PARC) will meet Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6 p.m. in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building. Read More
Housing Input Sought at Two Public Meetings This Week
Posted: 04/22/2024
The City’s Housing and Neighborhood Development team is hosting two public meetings this week (April 23, 2024, and April 27, 2024). Residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback on community priorities regarding federal funding for local programs and the creation of a fair housing equity plan. Read More
City, Partners Mark Youth Violence Prevention Week with Events, Engagement
Posted: 04/18/2024
The City of Knoxville and community organizations will mark National Youth Violence Prevention Week, April 22-26, 2024, with multiple local activities and programs that draw attention to the causes and potential solutions to youth violence. Read More
KPD Recognizes Six at 2023 Employee Luncheon
Posted: 04/18/2024
The Knoxville Police Department recognized five employees and one volunteer for exceptional service to the Knoxville community during its annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Read More
State of the City: April 26 at WFP Amphitheater
Posted: 04/12/2024
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon will deliver her State of the City Address and present her proposed 2024-25 budget to City Council members and the public at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Tennessee Amphitheater at World’s Fair Park. Read More
African American Equity Task Force Announces Grant Opportunity
Posted: 04/12/2024
The African American Equity Restoration Task Force has announced a grant funding program for non-profit and community-based organizations that meet its key goals for reinvestment in the East Knoxville community. Read More
City Marks 50 Years of Federal Grant Program
Posted: 04/02/2024
This week, April 1-5, 2024, the City of Knoxville Housing and Neighborhood Development Department joins communities across the country celebrating National Community Development Week and the 50th anniversary of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Read More
VMC Ends Operation of Low Barrier Shelter as Partners Seek New Provider
Posted: 04/01/2024
The Joint Office of Housing Stability (OHS) is actively seeking a service provider who is able to take over operations of The Foyer, the low-barrier shelter for unhoused residents. Read More
Cody Gentry Named City's Vision Zero Coordinator
Posted: 03/27/2024
Mayor Indya Kincannon has named Transportation Engineering Specialist Cody Gentry as the City’s new Vision Zero Coordinator. Read More
City Offices Closed March 29 for Good Friday Holiday
Posted: 03/26/2024
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Friday, March 29, 2024, for the Good Friday holiday. Read More
Ijams Nature Center Issues Health Advisory for Mead’s Quarry Lake
Posted: 03/21/2024
Mead’s Quarry Lake at Ijams Nature Center is experiencing a temporary bloom of Planktothrix rubescens, a cyanobacterium that produces microcystin, a metabolite that can be toxic to people and pets when in large enough concentration. Read More
Council Approves Opportunity Youth, Violence Prevention Funding
Posted: 03/20/2024
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Knoxville City Council approved two funding requests from the Office of Community Safety and Empowerment for a total of $247,942 to support community organizations serving opportunity youth (young people at highest risk for violence) and bringing attention to youth violence and prevention methods. Read More
Construction Begins on New Sunsphere Welcome Center
Posted: 03/20/2024
Visit Knoxville announced on March 20, 2024, that construction will begin on the Sunsphere Welcome Center at the end of March, as part of Phase II of the plan to update and enhance the iconic structure. Read More
City Infrastructure Preceded OnCore Investment
Posted: 03/20/2024
Knoxville City Council on Tuesday (March 19, 2024) gave its go-ahead to a nine-year tax incentive requested by Mayor Indya Kincannon that will allow Knox OnCore to invest more than $30 million and transform an abandoned North Knoxville industrial site into a golf-themed family entertainment amenity. Read More
City Hosts Job Fair April 3, 2024
Posted: 03/19/2024
Job seekers and the career-curious are invited to the City of Knoxville Job Fair and Career Expo on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 2-6 p.m. at the Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Avenue. Read More
Save the Dates for Free City Events
Posted: 03/18/2024
With the official start of spring just a day away, Knoxville residents may be looking forward for ways to get outside and have fun in the coming months of 2024. Read More
Kick Off Implementation of Urban Forest Master Plan March 21
Posted: 03/14/2024
Join Trees Knoxville, the City of Knoxville, Keep Knoxville Beautiful, KUB and other partners in celebrating the completion of the Urban Forest Master Plan at a public event at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Dr. Walter Hardy Park, 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Read More
City Pools Seek Lifeguards for Summer Season
Posted: 03/14/2024
The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department seeks lifeguards to work at the City’s two outdoor pools for the 2024 summer season. Read More
City Receives $42.6M from Feds to Reconnect Communities
Posted: 03/13/2024
The City of Knoxville and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) have been awarded a $42.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement a civic infrastructure plan intended to begin the restoration of cultural and economic opportunity to communities impacted by urban renewal initiatives. The seven-phase project will create nearly 10 miles of connectivity improvements to link East Knoxville residents to economic, cultural and recreational amenities. Read More
Knox St. Patrick's Day Parade Marches Downtown March 16, 2024
Posted: 03/12/2024
You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy the 2024 Knox St. Patrick’s Day Parade when it marches down Gay Street through downtown Knoxville on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Read More
Celebrate City Service Innovation on 311 Day
Posted: 03/11/2024
The City of Knoxville invites residents to celebrate March 11 as 311 Day and take this opportunity to share the valuable, free service known as Knoxville’s phone number. Read More
KPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on March 22, 2024
Posted: 03/08/2024
The Knoxville Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on the night of Friday, March 22, 2024. Read More
Chief Noel Announces Seven Promotions, Powell Promoted to Assistant Chief
Posted: 03/08/2024
Seven Knoxville Police Department officers have been selected for promotion, which includes the promotion of David Powell to Assistant Chief, Chief Paul Noel announced during a promotional ceremony held on March 8, 2024. Read More
Fair Housing Equity Plan Meeting Set for March 12, 2024
Posted: 03/07/2024
City of Knoxville Housing and Neighborhood Development invites residents to a public meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 6 p.m. to learn about and provide feedback on the City’s process of creating a Fair Housing Equity Plan. The meeting will be held at the Cansler Family YMCA at 616 Jessamine Street. Read More
Mayor Appoints Vasu Primlani as Sustainability Director
Posted: 03/04/2024
Mayor Indya Kincannon has appointed Metro Nashville Decarbonization Manager Vasu Primlani as Knoxville’s next Director of Sustainability. Read More
KAT Provides Easy Voting Access with Fare-Free Rides on Election Day
Posted: 03/04/2024
In an ongoing effort to facilitate voter participation in Knoxville, KAT is pleased to announce fare-free rides all day on Election Day, Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Read More
Augusta Quarry to Close Temporarily for Major Upgrades
Posted: 02/29/2024
Beginning Monday, March 4, 2024, Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson Park will be closed as Southern Constructors Inc. crews begin a nine-month project to add first-ever restrooms, an expanded overlook, an improved pedestrian path to the water, and new floating beach and swim platforms. Read More
Downtown Roads Close Temporarily for Mardi Growl Parade Saturday
Posted: 02/29/2024
Young-Williams Animal Center’s 17th annual Mardi Growl pet parade and festival will be held in downtown Knoxville on Saturday, March 2, 2024, requiring the temporary closure of some roads and on-street parking between the Old City and World’s Fair Park. Read More
Public Service Begins Brush Pickup March 4, 2024
Posted: 02/28/2024
During brush season, which begins Monday, March 4, 2024, Public Service crews will collect brush to support residents in their routine yard maintenance efforts. Read More
Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) Approves KAT Service Increases
Posted: 02/28/2024
The Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) approved a proposal by Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) staff to return some service to pre-Covid levels, thanks to workforce increases. Read More
City Releases Strategy to Meet Housing Challenges
Posted: 02/23/2024
On Thursday, Feb. 11, 2024, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director Kevin DuBose led a presentation to City Council about the state of housing in Knoxville and the City’s strategy to utilize multiple tools to support the development of 6,000 to 8,000 new housing units by 2029. Read More
KUB to Host Expo & Job Fair March 21, 2024
Posted: 02/22/2024
Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) will host an expo to provide customers with an opportunity to talk with KUB employees about a variety of topics. Read More
Knoxville Area Transit’s Leap Day Promotion
Posted: 02/21/2024
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is thrilled to announce its special Leap Day promotion, inviting Knoxvillians to embrace the future of transit with mobile tickets. Read More
Overnight Warming Centers Open Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024
Posted: 02/16/2024
Overnight warming centers coordinated by the Joint Office of Housing Stability will open the evening of Saturday, Feb. 17, and close the morning of Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, to accommodate people who would otherwise sleep outside. Read More
City Departments Participate in Diversity Business Expo
Posted: 02/14/2024
City of Knoxville departments that purchase millions of dollars of supplies and services annually will attend the East Tennessee Purchasing Association's (ETPA) 5th Annual Diversity Business Expo on Thursday, March 7, 8-11:30 a.m. at Bridgewater Event Center, 205 Bridgewater Road. Read More
City Spends $1 M in Snowstorm Response
Posted: 02/08/2024
The City of Knoxville spent well over $1 million battling the mid-January historic snowstorm. Read More
KAT Proposes Return of Some Pre-COVID Service Levels
Posted: 02/01/2024
With the continued increasing workforce levels, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is proposing a return to previous service levels, in particular on Sundays and later in the evening on some routes. Read More
Grant Funding Available for Programs Serving Youth at Highest Risk for Violence
Posted: 01/31/2024
The City of Knoxville invites non-profit and community-based organizations to apply for grant funds available to support high-quality programming and/or employment to Knoxville youth most at risk for experiencing violence. Applications are due Feb. 23, 2024, and an informational meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at noon. Read More
Knoxville Teens Invited to Engage, Activate at Youth Summit
Posted: 01/31/2024
Teenagers in Knoxville who want to increase their engagement with City government and local issues are invited to attend the Empower Knox Youth Summit on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at The Change Center, 203 Harriet Tubman Street. Read More
African American Equity Restoration Task Force Workshop Jan. 31, 2024
Posted: 01/30/2024
On January 31, 2024, a representative from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Community and Economic Development Program, a Community Affairs Officer from the U.S. Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and members of the African American Equity Restoration Task Force will participate in a financial workshop. Read More
Ijams Nature Center Announces Campus Master Plan
Posted: 01/30/2024
What was once a small, quiet nature center with approximately 100,000 visitors a year is now one of the Southeast’s premier destinations for nature lovers, engaging 620,000 visitors annually from East Tennessee and around the world. Read More
Violence Reduction Leadership Team Meeting Feb. 1, 2024
Posted: 01/30/2024
The City’s Violence Reduction Leadership Team meeting will host Violence Reduction Center founder Thomas Abt, Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the Knoxville Area Urban League (1514 E. 5th Ave.) from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Read More
TDOT Launches Pothole Repair after Winter Storm
Posted: 01/24/2024
Last week’s winter storm has created an abundance of potholes along interstates and state routes. TDOT is launching a statewide effort using all available resources to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible. Read More
City Accepting Applications for Community Agency, Opioid Grants
Posted: 01/23/2024
The City of Knoxville is now accepting applications for funding from two grant programs being facilitated by Mayor Kincannon’s office: Community Agency Grants and Opioid Abatement Grants for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Read More
By the Numbers: How the City Battled a Record Snowstorm
Posted: 01/23/2024
As Knoxville digs out from a record snowstorm, City crews are continuing today to remove snow and ice from residential streets, downtown sidewalks and the entrances and parking lots of City facilities. Read More
Police Advisory and Review Board Meets Jan. 25, 2024
Posted: 01/22/2024
The City of Knoxville Police Advisory & Review Committee (PARC) will meet Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, 6 p.m. in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building, to present information on cases received by KPD’s Internal Affairs Unit between July and December 2023. Read More
Snow Crews Made More Progress Today
Posted: 01/22/2024
City Public Service Department crews today – aided by temperatures near or above freezing for just the second time in a week – turned the winter tide. Read More
City Offices Opening at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2024
Posted: 01/21/2024
Daily weather update: City offices opening at 10 a.m. Monday, snow teams continuing to clear streets, KAT on Severe Snow Routes, City Court to resume. Read More
City Offices Closed Jan. 19, 2024
Posted: 01/19/2024
Due to overnight snow and ice, all City offices and facilities will be closed today (Friday, Jan. 19, 2024). Read More
KAT Suspends Service for Today, Jan. 19, 2024
Posted: 01/19/2024
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is suspending service today, Friday, January 19, 2024, due to the dangerous road conditions. Read More
Weather Update: Crews Clearing Streets 24/7
Posted: 01/19/2024
City Public Service Department crews have been working overnight and throughout the day today, prioritizing Level 1 and 2 streets – the City’s main thoroughfares and connector roads – as well as assuring safe access to hospitals. Read More
Winter Weather Update Jan. 18, 2024
Posted: 01/18/2024
Public Service Department crews that have been brining, plowing and salting snow-packed roads 24/7 since last weekend finally caught a break today: Temperatures crept above the freezing mark. Read More
KUB Power Supply Returns to Normal
Posted: 01/17/2024
KUB is returning to normal operations following a period of increased electricity demand caused by extremely cold temperatures. Read More
KAT Severe Weather Service Update
Posted: 01/17/2024
KAT will operate Severe Snow Routes on Thursday, January 18 starting with the 11:15 a.m. line-up. The final line-up of the night will be at 8:15 p.m. Read More
City County Building to Reopen Jan. 18, 2024
Posted: 01/17/2024
With all main streets plowed and temperatures forecast to be above freezing, City offices in the City County Building will reopen at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. Read More
TVA Asks KUB Customers to Reduce Power Use
Posted: 01/16/2024
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has alerted KUB that its power supply is experiencing an increased demand caused by extremely cold temperatures. Read More
City County Building, Recreation Facilities, City Court to Remain Closed Jan. 17, 2024
Posted: 01/16/2024
With overnight temperatures plunging into sub-zero degrees and many back roads still snow-covered and impassable, City offices and recreation facilities, including the City County Building and City Court, will be closed again on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Read More
City Operations Continuing But Offices Closed
Posted: 01/15/2024
Hundreds of City employees have been working 24/7 throughout this snowy holiday weekend, and will continue to provide public-safety and core support services this week as the snowstorm worsens. Read More
TDOT Asking Motorists to Not Drive in the Dangerous Conditions
Posted: 01/15/2024
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) continues to strongly urge motorists to stay home. Read More
TDOT Ready for Winter Weather
Posted: 01/11/2024
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) can assure motorists it is stocked and ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. Read More
City Services MLK Holiday Schedule
Posted: 01/08/2024
City of Knoxville offices, including 311, will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024 to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read More
KUB’s Project Help Spreads Warmth During Cold Winter Months
Posted: 01/03/2024
During the winter months when utility costs rise due to cold weather, the need for emergency heating assistance increases. Read More

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City Closures for Christmas, New Year's

Construction Begins on Historic Sanitary Laundry

Retractable Bollards: Safer, More Efficient

Downtown Roads Close Friday for Christmas Parade

Emergency Warming Centers Open Dec. 1, 2024

TDOT Halts Lane Closures During Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period

Deck the halls in Downtown Knoxville

City Offices Closed Nov. 28 & 29 for Thanksgiving

Knoxville Area Transit to Honor Rosa Parks Day on December 1, 2024

Nominations Accepted for Good Neighbor of the Year

Safety, Youth Grant Funding Available

Veterans Day Parade is Monday, Nov. 11, 2024

Knoxville Area Transit to Offer Fare-Free Rides on Election Day

Save the Dates for Christmas in the City 2024

Office of Housing Stability Hosts Meetings to Inform Strategic Plan

Knoxville Transportation Authority Approves KAT’s Recommendations

KAT Launches katpay, New Fare Payment System Using Fare Capping

Bernard Ave. to Close for I-275 Bridge Work

Woodrow Drive Repair to Start Next Week

Finishing Touches Coming to Cradle of Country Music Park

Committee Seeks Public Art for Cal Johnson Community Center

City is Opening Downtown Non-Motorized, Pedestrian Zone

KPD Receives $700,000 Federal Grant to Implement Crime Gun Intelligence Center

Pride Parade, Weekend Events Close Downtown Roads

KPD Announces Events and Initiatives for Faith & Blue Weekend 2024

KUB to Celebrate New Public Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations

Council to Vote on Sevier, Magnolia Projects

City and County Officials: Contributing to Flood Relief Northeast Tennessee

City and County Officials: Anticipated Flooding Along French Broad River in East Knox County

City Crews Assist in Flood Response

Fitch Ratings Reaffirms City's AAA Rating

City Finance Department Honored Twice

SS4A Grant to Make Chapman Highway Safer

Citywide National Night Out Celebration is Oct. 1, 2024

Ceremony to Observe 9/11 Anniversary

Dogwood, Old City Bring New Block Party to First Friday

City Offices Closed Sept. 2, 2024 for Labor Day Holiday

Officials Celebrate Opening of New Affordable Housing

Decorative Lights Return to Henley Bridge

Grant Funding Available to Improve Turkey Creek Water Quality

KAT Will Be Fare Free for Two Weeks When KAT Reimagined Launches

Public Meetings on Consolidated Plan Set for Sept. 4 & 10, 2024

Gay Street Bridge Will Remain Closed for Further Assessments

Meeting Set to Review Draft Fair Housing Equity Plan

KCDC Officially Breaks Ground for First Creek Austin Phase 3 Housing Development

Next Round of Street Paving to Begin

Knoxville Area Transit Offers Free Rides to Polling Stations on Election Day

Registration Open for Neighborhood Resource Fair Aug. 10, 2024

North Knoxville Dog Parks Celebration Set for July 31, 2024

Pavilion Coming to Urban Wilderness Gateway Park

Annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival Aug. 17, 2024

KAT Reimagined Bus Network Preview Now Available in Transit App

Fort Sanders Cleanup: Parked Cars Must Be Moved

July 20 Resource Fair Focuses on Credit Scores

City Offices Closed July 4, 2024; Bridges Closed for Repairs, Fireworks

Gay Street Bridge Closed for Repairs

Kingston Pike: Safer for All Commuters!

Street Closures Planned for Vols Baseball Parade and Celebration

Parkside Drive Repaving Begins Sunday Evening

City Offices Closed for Juneteenth; Community Celebrations Planned

Federal Grant to Help Battle Invasive Species in Parks

Free KUB Fiber Internet Available for Income-Eligible Student Households

City Hosts Festival on the 4th on World's Fair Park

Arts & Culture Alliance Hosts First Friday Block Party June 7, 2024

Council Approves Funding to Support Historic Building Projects

Mead’s Quarry Lake Closure Extended for Safety Enhancements

Commission Hosts MLK Jr. Parade/March and Juneteenth Celebration

No Street Parking June 1 for N. Central Street Roundup

Augusta Quarry: Foundations Poured, Utilities Installed

Outdoor Pools Open Saturday; City Offices Closed for Memorial Day

TDOT: No Road Construction Delays for Memorial Day Travelers

Public Meeting on Washington Pike Project

KUB Work to Temporarily Close Cumberland Ave.

Open Streets Knoxville Comes to Happy Holler May 19, 2024

KUB’s 2023 Water Quality Report is Now Available

Library's Children's Festival of Reading May 18, 2024

Annual Breakfast Connects Local Businesses with Opportunities

Lakeshore Park's Newest Playground Opens May 8, 2024