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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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April 2016 - Posts
Gay Street Project Offers Glimpse into Knoxville’s Past
As Knoxville's downtown evolves and its infrastructure is upgraded, glimpses of its past are sometimes revealed along the way. Reconstruction projects along the Cumberland Avenue Corridor and in the ...
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evreeland
On Apr 28, 2016 at 11:01 AM
Unique Hand-painted Airport Murals Promote 9 National Parks Near Knoxville
In honor of the National Park Service's centennial, the McGhee Tyson Airport baggage claim area now offers visitors an engaging view of nine nearby national parks. Nicknamed "Airport Park," th ...
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evreeland
On Apr 21, 2016 at 2:12 PM
Mayor Rogero Interviewed During Live Early-morning NPR Taping of 'The View From Here' - Huge Crowd!
Before the sun came up Thursday, the house was already full at Holly's Gourmet Market & Cafe in Bearden. The restaurant was the site for a live taping of National Public Radio's "The View From Here, ...
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evreeland
On Apr 21, 2016 at 12:16 PM
Big Crowd Celebrates Dogwood Arts with Opening Luncheon in Holston Hills
A large crowd, soaking up the sun, natural beauty and comradery, feted the Dogwood Arts in Holston Hills today - first, by cutting a ribbon for the Holston Hills Dogwood Trail, and then by gatheri ...
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evreeland
On Apr 15, 2016 at 5:15 PM
Bike Repair Stations Located Near Greenways
The weather promises to be gorgeous through the weekend - sunny with highs in the 70s. Bicyclists are hankering to hit the greenways. But has your bike been sitting for awhile? Need a quick tun ...
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evreeland
On Apr 13, 2016 at 1:07 PM
Safer Sidewalks: Crew Smoothing Out Uneven Edges on Sidewalk Squares Throughout Downtown
This week, dozens of uneven edges of downtown sidewalk squares, marked with pink paint, are disappearing. A crew has been using special grinding equipment mounted on a tractor to even out the bump ...
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evreeland
On Apr 13, 2016 at 12:34 PM
Navy Week Continues: Great to Visit with Adm. Moulton, a Tennessee Native & Deputy Surgeon General!
Great to visit today with Navy Rear Admiral Terry J. Moulton, a Nashville native who served on the USS Nimitz in support of Operation Desert Storm and as a commanding officer at multiple medical c ...
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evreeland
On Apr 12, 2016 at 10:55 AM
A Warm Welcome to The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel & Residences!
Nick Cazana, president of Commercial and Investment Properties, details plans for The Tennessean, a hotel with two floors of residences, overlooking downtown, World's Fair Park and the Smoky Mountai ...
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evreeland
On Apr 07, 2016 at 5:52 PM
New Tree-Nurturing Technique Strengthens Roots, Saves Money
Growing trees in an urban area is no easy task, but it’s one that City of Knoxville tree experts tackle every year, as more than 500 trees annually are planted throughout the city. This year, ...
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evreeland
On Apr 05, 2016 at 1:17 PM
Farragut Hotel to Reopen in Spring 2017 as a Hyatt Place
It's official: The iconic former Farragut Hotel at 530 S. Gay St. will be a Hyatt Place hotel when it opens in spring 2017. Chief Executive Officer Rick Dover of Dover Development made the announ ...
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evreeland
On Apr 04, 2016 at 3:35 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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