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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
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October 2016 - Posts
It's Halloween Weekend! Lots of Family-friendly Events Planned
Finally, it's Halloween weekend - time to unveil those carefully-thought-out costumes and take the kids trick-or-treating! But - not sure where to go? There are a number of kid-friendly events a ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Oct 28, 2016 at 1:38 PM
ACA Health Insurance Open Enrollment Begins Tuesday, Nov. 1
Lacking health insurance and interested in getting coverage for yourself or your family? Now is the time to explore your options under the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment for health insurance c ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Oct 28, 2016 at 11:01 AM
Young Knoxville Entrepreneur Turns a High School Project Into A Business
Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero recently met with Brady Fernandes, co-owner of Patriot Threads - and one of the city’s youngest entrepreneurs and philanthropists. Fernandes is a senior at Chris ...
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Posted by
Guest
On Oct 25, 2016 at 10:58 AM
Open Streets Highlighted Play, Businesses & Neighborhoods in Bearden
People have actually gotten excited for road closures around Knoxville, but there is no sinkhole or construction that’s causing these closures. On October 9, 2016, Bike Walk Knoxville hosted its t ...
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Guest
On Oct 14, 2016 at 3:53 PM
Large Downtown Sculpture Unveiled on Hill Avenue
Mayor Rogero, Vice Mayor Duane Grieve, former Mayor Daniel Brown, Councilman George Wallace, and members of the RiverHill Gateway Neighborhood Association and Public Arts Committee pose with the ...
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Posted by
Guest
On Oct 14, 2016 at 10:13 AM
KPD, Airbnb, Ft. Dickerson Quarry and More: It's a Public Meeting Palooza!
If you love public forums, Power Point presentations, and earnestly engaging with your local government, have we got a treat for you! With a full slate of public meetings coming up in the next two ...
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Posted by
Guest
On Oct 12, 2016 at 11:35 AM
City Moves Forward on New Segment of First Creek Greenway
City Council on Tuesday authorized Mayor Madeline Rogero to execute a contract with Wilson Construction Group for construction of a segment of First Creek Greenway that will connect Fulton High Sc ...
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Posted by
Guest
On Oct 12, 2016 at 10:58 AM
More Options for Pickleball as Interest Increases All Over Knoxville
Pickleball is currently on the rise in Knoxville. Worldwide, pickleball has seen a growing trend, but many people are confused as to what pickleball is. If you’re a fan of pickles, then sorry, b ...
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Guest
On Oct 11, 2016 at 5:30 PM
Mayor Rogero Reads To Second Graders At Annoor Academy of Knoxville
Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero toured Annoor Academy of Knoxville on Monday, Oct. 11 and met with students and staff to hear about some exciting school projects. Annoor Academy, an accredited Is ...
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Posted by
Guest
On Oct 11, 2016 at 1:39 PM
Tour the Bearden's Rich History at Open Streets Event
This Sunday, October 9, the Open Streets Knoxville event will be held from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the heart of the Bearden community. Hosted by Bike Walk Knoxville with partners including the City of K ...
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Posted by
Guest
On Oct 06, 2016 at 9:45 AM
Recent Posts
Urban Wilderness: 1 week, 2 milestones
Congratulations to KPD's Newly Promoted Officers!
#PublicWorksWednesday: Dirty Lots and Neighborhood Codes
KPD Officer Delivers Groceries to Snowbound 90-Year-Old: 'I Love Taking Care of My Community'
KFD Provided Life-saving Help During the Snowstorm: 'We Made a Difference'
Fleet Services Technicians Worked 24/7 to Keep City Plow & Salt Trucks on the Road 24/7
Public Service Snow Plow Driver: 'Team Effort - People Were Definitely Appreciative of Us'
3-1-1 Customer Service Rep Connected People with Help: 'It Was Important to Me to Be Here'
Neighborhood Cocktail Bar Near Stadium Looking to Do Baseball- and Soccer-themed Drink Menus
Stadium Milestone: All 1,200 Tons of Steel Framing in Place, Plus Two-thirds of the Concrete Poured
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