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Black History Month: Cal Johnson, Knoxville’s First African-American Millionaire

A former Knoxville slave made rags-to-riches history in the early 1900s, becoming Knoxville’s first African-American millionaire. Caldonia “Cal” Fackler Johnson was born a slave on Oct. 14, 18 ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 08, 2017 at 1:17 PM

Crews Install Slide at Coliseum Parking Garage, First of Knoxville Slides Initiative

What’s more fun than going down a big, yellow, 17-foot slide with an eight-foot drop? How about doing it on the way into work—or while waiting for a trolley—or on the way to a show at the Coliseum ... more»

Posted by Guest On Feb 08, 2017 at 9:56 AM

Ways to Repurpose Your Old Garbage Can

With new garbage receptacles in (nearly) every household, City residents now have carte blanche regarding their former waste bins: kick them to the curb or give them a new role. The Office of Soli ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Feb 07, 2017 at 12:50 PM

Mayor Rogero Goes Red for Knoxville Women's Heart Health

Friday, February 3 is Wear Red for Women Day, an annual tradition of the American Heart Association to bring attention to women’s risk of heart disease. In a ceremony held at the City County Building, ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Feb 03, 2017 at 3:37 PM

"Holocaust Education Day" Proclamation Anticipates Visit by Anne Frank's Stepsister

Anne Frank’s stepsister and childhood friend Eva Schloss will travel from London to Knoxville later this month, and her welcoming committee dropped by the Mayor’s Office this week to receive a proclam ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Feb 03, 2017 at 2:04 PM

Love My New Garbage Cart, But What Should I Do With My Old Trash Can?

As residents are settling into using their new City-issued garbage carts, they are probably wondering what to do with their old cans. Well, our first suggestion is to repurpose them around your hou ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 02, 2017 at 5:05 PM

Black History Month: Film Pays Tribute to Civil War Soldiers Interred in Odd Fellows Cemetery

Be sure and view this video, "The Cemetery of Life," by local filmmaker Siam J. Manuels with the Knoxville Re-Animation Coalition and others. The documentary tells the story of the Odd Fellows Cemeter ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 02, 2017 at 1:18 PM

Accelerated Bus Corridor Project to Improve Traffic Flow on Broadway

Mayor Madeline Rogero today announced the launch of the City's Accelerated Bus Corridor (ABC) project, which will improve traffic flow and enhance the transit experience along North Broadway between d ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 01, 2017 at 1:13 PM

New Elm Trees Being Planted in 700 Block of S. Gay Street

Check out the new lacebark elm trees being planted this week in the 700 block of South Gay Street. The tree plantings are one of the finishing touches of a $1.5 million rebuild of the 700 block ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jan 31, 2017 at 4:24 PM

Black History Month: Knoxville Police Department Integrated Since 1882

After the Civil War, the Knoxville Police Department made history. It hired the City's first African-American police officer in 1882 - and continued to recruit and hire black officers, even at a time ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jan 31, 2017 at 12:25 PM

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