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December 2016 - Posts
Green Bricks, Coming Down: Lanes Closed on Gay Street as Former KUB Building Gets $10 M Restoration
In case you haven't been in the 600 block of South Gay Street lately, the old green-glazed bricks are coming down. The $10 million conversion of the former KUB Building into the new downtown offices ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Dec 30, 2016 at 3:01 PM
Ring in the New Year! Looking Forward to 2017 Milestones on Key Redevelopment Projects
If you’re looking for some end-of-the-year perspective – or just giddy about the upbeat possibilities for the new year – then keep your eye on three key Knoxville redevelopment projects throughout 2 ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Dec 30, 2016 at 12:05 PM
Video: Hundreds of bicyclists ride in Tour de Lights parade
The temperature hovered around freezing as decorated bicyclists gathered in Market Square in anticipation of the 10th Tour de Lights ride on Friday, December 17. Too cold? Not for these fun-loving bic ...
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Posted by
ptravis
On Dec 28, 2016 at 11:43 AM
Ijams River Landing, Knoxville's First ADA Accessible Dock, Open to Public Use
The City of Knoxville, Ijams Nature Center, and Catalyst Sports celebrated the opening of Knoxville’s first ADA accessible Ijams River Landing this past Wednesday, Dec. 14. The new amenity wil ...
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Posted by
Guest
On Dec 16, 2016 at 5:11 PM
Riders' Input Sought as Planners Finalize Designs for 4 Bicycle Infrastructure Projects
Four years ago, the City only had about 5 miles of designated bike lanes. But from 2013 through this year, that total has been increased to 13 miles of bike lanes and 2.4 miles of buffered bike lane ...
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evreeland
On Dec 16, 2016 at 2:46 PM
Mayor Rogero Welcomes Artists
Mayor Rogero’s office felt like a buzzing art gallery Dec. 6 when approximately 30 members of the Arts and Culture Alliance visited the sixth floor of the City County Building to discover where th ...
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Posted by
ptravis
On Dec 15, 2016 at 2:38 PM
Parks and Recreation Staffers Lend a Hand in the Smokies
(Left to right) Pamela Mitchell, Beth Field, Angie Davidson, Lori Sloan, Alexandra Gellis, and Ray Clifton headed to volunteer to help those in need after fires in Gatlinburg and the Smokies. Th ...
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On Dec 09, 2016 at 4:50 PM
City Employees Among the Many Rushing Help to Sevier County: 3,100 Hours at Fire Scene by KFD, KPD
Many communities rushed help in all forms – firefighters, search-and-rescue teams, food, supplies, prayers and charitable donations – to Sevier County communities devastated by the Nov. 28 wildfires ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Dec 07, 2016 at 2:49 PM
Got an Entrepreneurial Pitch for a New East Knoxville Business? Contest Offers $10,000 Prizes
Know exactly what the East Knoxville business community needs and how you can do your part in triggering a growth spurt? Are you an entrepreneur who could put a $10,000 prize to good use to make your ...
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evreeland
On Dec 06, 2016 at 4:31 PM
Bare Root System, Partners and Volunteers Make Planting of 62 Trees Possible
Volunteers planted trees this past Saturday, Dec. 3, in in the right-of-way on Anniversary Lane, bringing both aesthetic appeal and functionality to the Silver Leaf Habitat Neighborhood in East Kn ...
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Posted by
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On Dec 05, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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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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