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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 ... more»

Posted by Guest On May 26, 2017 at 3:40 PM

Magnolia Avenue and Open Streets Event

On Sunday, May 21st Knoxville's fourth Open Streets event took place transforming a mile of Magnolia Avenue into an open arena for pedestrians, bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, and no automobiles ... more»

Posted by bberry On May 26, 2017 at 2:37 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 ... more»

Posted by 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 ... more»

Posted by Guest 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 ... more»

Posted by 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) ... more»

Posted by 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 ... more»

Posted by ptravis On May 23, 2017 at 3:02 PM

Watch the Construction Unfold This Summer on the Former Baptist Hospital Site

The Riverwalk at the Bridges construction site, as seen from the Gay Street Bridge earlier this week As you drive across the Gay Street Bridge, or take the boat out on the river past Volunteer ... more»

Posted by evreeland On May 22, 2017 at 5:43 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 ... more»

Posted by Guest 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 ... more»

Posted by evreeland On May 18, 2017 at 3:09 PM

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