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February 2017 - Posts

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

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