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Poet Laureate R.B. Morris Encourages Young Writers to Find Their Voices

How long does it take to write a poem? What's the connection between music and poetry? And what exactly does a poet laureate do, anyway? Last week, poet, musician and playwright R. ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 19, 2018 at 9:24 AM

Long-Time Flooding Locations Faring This Week’s Rains Well after Drainage Improvements

Drainage repairs made on Westland Drive in 2016. With 3 inches of rain over the weekend and showers expected to continue into next week, Knoxville’s stormwater infrastructure has been continuousl ... more»

Posted by Guest On Feb 16, 2018 at 4:19 PM

First-ever Online City Auction Puts 26 Surplus Properties Back Into Private Hands

It was a successful experiment. The City's first-ever online auction of 26 surplus tax-sale properties netted more than $280,000. Even more importantly, the auction provided potential private ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 14, 2018 at 4:54 PM

Elevator, Key Connection to Join Sections of South Waterfront Riverwalk

It's tantalizing to imagine - a continuous half-mile of South Waterfront riverwalk that will connect three major residential developments and an international headquarters, while also offering some of ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 14, 2018 at 4:09 PM

Pace Bike Share Launches in Knoxville

Pace, a first-of-its-kind dockless bike share service, launched today in Knoxville. With just a tap on a smartphone, you can rent one of 200 smart bikes for an on-demand trip. It's easy to re ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 01, 2018 at 3:54 PM

Construction Proposals Sought for Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project; Work to Begin This Summer

Work is expected to start this summer on the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project. But first, the City will select a general contractor to do the multi-million-dollar project. Bids are due by ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jan 31, 2018 at 1:27 PM

Poet Laureate R.B. Morris Launches Knoxville Poetry Project

Last week, poet, musician and playwright R.B. Morris launched the Knoxville Poetry Project alongside hundreds of Knox County teachers and principals. Morris, the City's first Poet Laureate, is pa ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jan 28, 2018 at 7:28 PM

Waste Connections to Collect Early on Tuesday as City Preps for Snow

The snow predicted for Tuesday, January 16, has City crews and Waste Connections making adjustments in attempts to stay ahead of the weather. Residents will need to put garbage and recycling ou ... more»

Posted by Guest On Jan 15, 2018 at 3:54 PM

Maintaining City Streets through the Seasons

Weather that can’t make up its mind. Rain, ice, sleet, and snow. Salting components used to counter the winter weather. Rinse and repeat that cycle about ten times each winter. It’s a rough lif ... more»

Posted by Guest On Jan 08, 2018 at 12:14 PM

One of 2017's Top News Stories: Voters Elect Most Diverse Council in City's History

Most lists of the top news stories in Knoxville in 2017 included the election of the most diverse City Council in Knoxville’s history. For the first time, four women are serving, including the first ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jan 04, 2018 at 2:59 PM

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