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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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May 2017 - Posts
Safety City Offers Open Riding This Summer
In summer, the days are long but time somehow always seems short. The kids are out of school, and many parents want to enhance their family time together. Starting next week, the Police Department ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On May 30, 2017 at 3:56 PM
National Public Works Week: Engineering Helps Knoxville Run More Smoothly with Street Repaving
With 1,000 miles of roads in the City of Knoxville’s limits, it takes a great deal of coordination and budgeting to keep our streets fresh. The Engineering Department oversees the contract for ...
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Posted by
Guest
On May 26, 2017 at 5:58 PM
National Public Works Week: A Perspective on Waste Collection
The largest animal to ever have existed on Earth is still with us today: the blue whale. Weighing in at an average of 150 tons and spanning 100 feet in length, it’s mind-blowing to consider how a ...
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On May 26, 2017 at 3:40 PM
National Public Works Week: Public Service's David Welch Honored with Award Nomination
With 42 years of service to Knoxville, David Welch is receiving statewide recognition for his work with a nomination for the 2017 Murphy Snoderly Award from the Tennessee chapter of the American P ...
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Guest
On May 25, 2017 at 4:14 PM
National Public Works Week: Learn How the City Runs
It's National Public Works Week and the City of Knoxville is celebrating with a campaign that includes a City Blog series that will go in depth on the impact of Public Works in Knoxville’s infrastruct ...
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On May 25, 2017 at 2:30 PM
Suttree Landing Park Wins Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award; KKB, Smart Trips Also Honored
Suttree Landing Park was one of 11 winners of the 2017 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards, announced earlier this month by Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Environment ...
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evreeland
On May 25, 2017 at 11:36 AM
ETTAC Open House Celebration: Turning Disabilities into Possibilities
From left: Mayor Madeline Rogero, Larry Austin (ETTAC volunteer and Drum Circle leader), Mary Thom Adams (ETTAC Executive Director), Jenny Newby (Development Director) and Sarah Cole (Art Therapist) ...
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evreeland
On May 24, 2017 at 5:10 PM
A Mile Without Cars: Magnolia Avenue Blooms at Open Streets
Knoxville’s fourth Open Streets transformed a mile of Magnolia Avenue into an open arena for pedestrians, bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, puppies and puppets—but absolutely no automobiles. T ...
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Posted by
ptravis
On May 23, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Open Streets to Highlight Local Businesses on Magnolia Avenue
At the Open Streets Event held this Sunday, May 21, from 2 - 6 p.m. on the Magnolia Avenue corridor, officials will close a mile-long segment of the road to cars in an effort to promote walkabilit ...
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On May 20, 2017 at 1:52 PM
Attending Sunday's Open Streets Event on Magnolia Avenue? Take KAT; Ride Home for Free
Open Streets Knoxville's 2-6 p.m. Sunday, May 21, event on Magnolia Avenue can be accessed easily by bus. Catch KAT’s Route 31 Magnolia Avenue from Knoxville Station, which departs 15 minutes ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On May 18, 2017 at 3:09 PM
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Recent Posts
Stadium Halfway Completed: Wooden Roof Installed - Next Up, Light Poles!
Meet Your Neighborhood Firefighters! Hundreds Attend Easter Egg Hunt / Open House at Station 12
City Employee Hard at Work for 50 Years: 'I Love My Job, I Love Keeping Busy'
Residents Weigh in on Future of McClung Redevelopment
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
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