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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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July 2017 - Posts
'Little Free Libraries' Make Their Way to Two City Parks
Joe Walsh (blue shirt), Director of Parks and Recreation, poses with neighbors at the new Little Free Library at West Hills Park. “Little Free Libraries” have made their way to a couple of Knoxv ...
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Posted by
Guest
On Jul 27, 2017 at 4:44 PM
City Hosts Consultants to Advise on Small-Scale Manufacturing
The Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District was the site of many big ideas recently. Knoxville—one of only four U.S. cities granted a technical assistance workshop on small-scale manufacturing—hosted c ...
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Posted by
ptravis
On Jul 24, 2017 at 4:06 PM
What’s with the Trash in the Creeks? - River Booms Explained
The river boom at the mouth of First Creek in the Tennessee River after a cleaning. River booms are devices used to keep objects from distributing into a body of water—whether it’s logs, oil, or ...
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Posted by
Guest
On Jul 20, 2017 at 11:08 AM
Construction of Small Wetlands Getting Underway at Fountain City Lake
The construction of small wetlands along the edges of Fountain City Lake is getting underway this week. In May, City Council unanimously authorized a $249,000 contract to construct the wetland ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Jul 18, 2017 at 3:48 PM
Fountain City Heroine Memorialized with Bridge Naming
Mary Frances "Frankie" Housley Through the mugginess of an East Tennessee mid-July morning, John Housley III stoically stood in front of the bridge on Holbrook Drive in Fountain City. His face re ...
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Posted by
Guest
On Jul 13, 2017 at 6:34 PM
Strong Start for Go Vote! Knoxville in 1st District
The 1st District made a strong showing for the first of the Go Vote! Knoxville events, held Monday night at the South Knoxville Community Center. An estimated 90 attendees came out to learn abo ...
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Posted by
Guest
On Jul 11, 2017 at 5:25 PM
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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