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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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May 2016 - Posts
New Flower Baskets Adding Beauty To Market Square 
Studies have shown that beautification projects help build and enhance a sense of community belonging. The City of Knoxville's Special Events and Public Service departments worked togeth ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 27, 2016 at 4:27 PM
  
Knoxville - Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) Conducting An Elder Abuse Survey 
The  Knoxville - Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) and the City of Knoxville are partnering together to administer a multi-year grant on elder abuse. The grant has three main focus ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 27, 2016 at 3:42 PM
  
City Bids Fond Farewell To Deputy Chief Nate Allen 
Lots of laughs...and a few tears. The City of Knoxville bid a fond farewell to Deputy Police Chief, Nate Allen recognizing 29 years of service Friday, May 20 at the  Safety Building on Howard Bake ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 25, 2016 at 2:22 PM
  
Market Square Restrooms Under Construction; To Open in August 
Construction is underway this month on a much-requested new downtown amenity: Public restrooms. A $373,000 five-stall restroom facility will be built in the street-level northwest corner of the M ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 23, 2016 at 2:28 PM
  
Food Truck Event A Huge Success 
Mobile food vendors were on hand to display their unique brand of cuisine along with local farmer's market vendors, musical guest Shaun Abbott and of course...Knoxville foodies. Southern Railway ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 20, 2016 at 3:05 PM
  
'A Big Deal': Cherokee Farm Announces 1st Private Tenant 
Enthusiastic celebration at Cherokee Farm Innovation Campus this morning, as a large crowd that included Gov. Bill Haslam broke ground for a new building for Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc. ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 20, 2016 at 2:46 PM
  
Bike Boat Brew & Bark Kicks Off June 4-5 on Volunteer Landing 
Looking for an exciting new way to explore Knoxville? Maybe you're seeking an event with plenty of diverse adventure options - a June 4-5 kickoff event at Volunteer Landing, where you ride your ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 19, 2016 at 9:53 AM
  
Peace Officers Memorial Service Honors Sacrifices, Dedication 
A large crowd gathered this morning at the Civic Coliseum for the annual Knoxville-Knox County Peace Officers Memorial Service to honor the service and sacrifices of local law-enforcement officers ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 18, 2016 at 3:22 PM
  
Design/Build Partnership Leads to New Urban Agriculture Education Center 
Ever wanted to learn about gardening, composting, bee keeping, or raising chickens for egg production? Well, Beardsley Farm has a brand new facility where you can come and hone such skills--for free ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 13, 2016 at 5:00 PM
  
Rural Metro Offers Free CPR Training May 18 and 21 
An announcement from Rural/Metro: If a person crumpled to the ground near you, would you know what to do? If that person was unconscious, what would you do next? On May 18 and 21, in observation o ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 13, 2016 at 2:37 PM
  
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