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Knox Makers Sets Up New Shop in South Knoxville

Issac Merkle sighs with satisfaction as he looks around the vast new 3,265-square-foot workshop. “As a child, I always dreamed of getting my hands on a place like this,” says Merkle, Creative Dir ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 30, 2016 at 3:52 PM

Historic Banners Being Installed on Walnut Street Garage

The bold new banners are going up on the south side of the Walnut Street Garage. The three large banners being installed - measuring a total of 223 feet in length and 58 feet in height - are re ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 30, 2016 at 3:27 PM

Expansive Third Creek Greenway Mural Celebrates Aquatic Bio-Diversity

There's a spot along the Third Creek Greenway where bicyclists and joggers are pleasantly caught by surprise. As they near a retaining wall close to the Alcoa Highway/Cumberland Avenue exit ramp, ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 29, 2016 at 12:43 PM

Measuring Progress: Story Maps Document TIFs, PILOTs as Successful Redevelopment Tools

Before: The former J.C. Penney building, 412 S. Gay St., at its low point. After: The same building, after an estimated $10 million in private investment, now houses two restaurants, a basement ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 27, 2016 at 3:38 PM

Fountain City Bridge Replacement Brings Improved Facade and Pedestrian Options

Mayor Madeline Rogero, City Council members and Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization representatives cut the ribbon Wednesday, officially opening a Holbrook Drive replacement brid ... more»

Posted by Guest On Jun 24, 2016 at 10:08 AM

Walking Downtown: Sidewalk Repair Projects Underway

Throughout downtown, pedestrians will notice a number of sections of broken sidewalks that are being repaired. Here's a rundown on some of those projects: A section of Old City sidewalk is bein ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 15, 2016 at 10:14 AM

For the Love of the Music: Free Summer Market Square Concert Series Continues

On Thursday evenings, music lovers gather on Market Square, where they're treated to free weekly samplings of a wide variety of genres performed by local bands – from classical music to blues, fro ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 13, 2016 at 2:02 PM

Designs Sought for Window Sticker: Aim is to Recognize Businesses that Hire People With Disabilities

Coming soon to a storefront near you: Window stickers that recognize businesses that proactively create employment opportunities for people with disabilities. But before the stickers can be p ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 10, 2016 at 11:07 AM

HonorAir's 21st Flight Headed to Washington; Air Show Generates $350,000 Donation to Honor Veterans

The 149 Vietnam War veterans being flown today by HonorAir Knoxville to Washington, D.C., have patrons of the April 16-17 Smoky Mountain Air Show to thank. But officials making today's announcement ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 08, 2016 at 1:44 PM