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'Little Free Libraries' Make Their Way to Two City Parks

Joe Walsh (blue shirt), Director of Parks and Recreation, poses with neighbors at the new Little Free Library at West Hills Park. “Little Free Libraries” have made their way to a couple of Knoxv ... more»

Posted by Guest On Jul 27, 2017 at 4:44 PM

City Hosts Consultants to Advise on Small-Scale Manufacturing

The Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District was the site of many big ideas recently. Knoxville—one of only four U.S. cities granted a technical assistance workshop on small-scale manufacturing—hosted c ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Jul 24, 2017 at 4:06 PM

What’s with the Trash in the Creeks? - River Booms Explained

The river boom at the mouth of First Creek in the Tennessee River after a cleaning. River booms are devices used to keep objects from distributing into a body of water—whether it’s logs, oil, or ... more»

Posted by Guest On Jul 20, 2017 at 11:08 AM

Construction of Small Wetlands Getting Underway at Fountain City Lake

The construction of small wetlands along the edges of Fountain City Lake is getting underway this week. In May, City Council unanimously authorized a $249,000 contract to construct the wetland ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jul 18, 2017 at 3:48 PM

Fountain City Heroine Memorialized with Bridge Naming

Mary Frances "Frankie" Housley Through the mugginess of an East Tennessee mid-July morning, John Housley III stoically stood in front of the bridge on Holbrook Drive in Fountain City. His face re ... more»

Posted by Guest On Jul 13, 2017 at 6:34 PM

Strong Start for Go Vote! Knoxville in 1st District

The 1st District made a strong showing for the first of the Go Vote! Knoxville events, held Monday night at the South Knoxville Community Center. An estimated 90 attendees came out to learn abo ... more»

Posted by Guest On Jul 11, 2017 at 5:25 PM