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March 2016 - Posts

New Public Works Complex to Improve City Services

If you’ve driven westbound on Interstate 40 lately, you might be wondering what that pink-colored building is on your right just as you leave downtown. Well, that’s the City’s soon-to-be-completed ... more»

Posted by Guest On Mar 30, 2016 at 5:23 PM

Anticipation Building for This Weekend's Knoxville Marathon - Perfect Weather, 8,000 Runners!

Covenant Health's Jim VanderSteeg and Tony Spezia, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, Marathon Director Jason Altman and fitness expert Missy Kane celebrate what's anticipated to be a record-breaking ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 29, 2016 at 2:02 PM

Chilhowee Park Seeking, Displaying Historic Photos

Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center is relishing the East Knoxville gathering spot’s unique history – and facility managers are seeking the community’s help. Dozens of historical photos are be ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 22, 2016 at 6:10 PM

Lonsdale Residents Lead Neighborhood Tour, Share Ideas for New Children's Recreational Activities

Residents give KCDC officials, Gerdau managers and Mayor Madeline Rogero a tour of the Lonsdale Homes community, specifically looking for a site for a children's playground. Zenobia Dobson and ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 18, 2016 at 10:23 AM

Frussie's Deli Celebrates 30 Years!

Jay Brandon, Frussie's Deli co-owner, celebrates at Tuesday's 722 S. Gay Street ribbon-cutting. Great to officially welcome Jay and Courtney Brandon, owners of Frussie's Deli, to the downtown r ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 15, 2016 at 9:44 PM

Silva Cells Installed on Gay Street, Cumberland Avenue to Promote Healthier Trees

Silva cells were being installed last week in the 700 block of South Gay Street. If you were walking along the 700 block of South Gay Street or the 2100 block of Cumberland Avenue last week, yo ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 12, 2016 at 4:22 PM

KPD Officer Craig McNew Honored for Leadership in Safe Disposal of Unwanted Medications

From left: Scott Payne, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Drug Coalition; KPD Officer Craig McNew; and Webster Bailey, Executive Director of Business Development and Outreach at Cornerstone o ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 11, 2016 at 4:12 PM

City's 311 Call Center staff recognized on National 311 Day

Today - March 11, or 3-11 - is National 311 Day. Since its launch on May 5, 2005, the City of Knoxville's 311 Center has handled over 2 million calls. 311 is Knoxville's phone number for ... more»

Posted by Guest On Mar 11, 2016 at 3:31 PM

Urban Forester Kasey Krouse to Serve as TN Director, International Society of Arboriculture

Urban Forester Kasey Krouse is enthusiastic about educating people about the value of trees. Kasey Krouse, Knoxville’s Urban Forester, was recently elected Tennessee's Director of the Internati ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 11, 2016 at 1:25 PM

Baker Creek Preserve: Stunning Views, Thrilling Downhill Trails

City officials take a look down the Devil's Racetrack downhill trail under construction at Baker Creek Preserve. Earlier this week, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and a group of City officials t ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Mar 11, 2016 at 12:05 PM

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