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Welcome to the City Blog! Here you will find news and notes about City of Knoxville services, updates on ongoing projects, links to community events, and much more. If you have questions or comments about the Blog, please email [email protected]. If you would like to peruse our Blog Archives please click here.

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Fleet Services Technicians Worked 24/7 to Keep City Plow & Salt Trucks on the Road 24/7 
When the snow kept falling, and falling, and City salt and plow trucks were steadily rolling into the Heavy Shop, Eric Armstrong’s team was a little like a NASCAR pit crew. Except that, instead of ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 08, 2024 at 7:56 AM
  
3-1-1 Customer Service Rep Connected People with Help: 'It Was Important to Me to Be Here' 
For most of a week, Ryan Noles lived, breathed and was immersed in the snowstorm. He couldn’t get away from it.  Not that he had any intention otherwise.  To assure he could get to the 3-1-1 Cen ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 08, 2024 at 7:56 AM
  
Neighborhood Cocktail Bar Near Stadium Looking to Do Baseball- and Soccer-themed Drink Menus 
Professional baseball and soccer in the new stadium might be a year away. But Elle Nelson, owner of Monkey's Bar a few blocks to the west, is already starting to brainstorm what specialty cocktails sh ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jan 04, 2024 at 5:12 PM
  
Stadium Milestone: All 1,200 Tons of Steel Framing in Place, Plus Two-thirds of the Concrete Poured 
Good weather and skilled crews led to an end-of-2023 milestone in construction of the City- and County-owned multi-use stadium in East Knoxville. All of the structural steel framing is now in place ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jan 03, 2024 at 10:58 AM
  
#KnoxvilleJobWellDone: City Employees Make the Holidays Bright and Festive 
Everyone loves the twinkle of the holiday lights, the whirl of the Market Square ice skaters, and the jolly community gatherings. City employees are maybe the biggest holiday revelers anywhere. The ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Dec 19, 2023 at 1:28 PM
  
New Baker Creek Preserve Pavilion Close to Opening; Check Out This Pretty Night-time Photo! 
Check out this cool photo of the new Baker Creek Preserve Pavilion, illuminated by the lights along the Baker Creek Greenway. The new $2.6 million amenity – hardscape areas, picnic tables, a wa ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Dec 19, 2023 at 1:26 PM
  
Old City Coffeehouse Co-owner Sees Possibilities - and Challenges 
No. 2 in a City Blog series: What do owners of small businesses think of the new multi-use stadium that's under construction nearby? Downtowns across the nation, and especially their historic dis ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Nov 28, 2023 at 2:30 PM
  
Stadium Update: First Concourse Decking In Place 
In the past month, construction crews have made huge progress in constructing the City- and County-owned multi-use stadium between East Knoxville and the Old City. "A tremendous amount of steel ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Nov 28, 2023 at 1:36 PM
  
Old City Boutique Owner: Stadium is a "Positive for Everybody" 
In this coming month, City Blog will be talking with owners of small businesses near the new multi-use stadium that's under construction. Many of these stakeholders believe the baseball games, so ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Nov 21, 2023 at 4:33 PM
  
Will Stadium Be Appealing Draw to Musicians? 
Kali Uchis is one of many popular performers who like to book shows in medium-sized outdoor venues. (Photo courtesy of David Brendan Hall / www.DavidHallPhoto.com) When it opens in 2025, will ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Nov 16, 2023 at 12:01 PM
  
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