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February 2021 - Posts

City Crews Work Saturdays to Tackle Litter Eyesores: Expensive Solution, But 'Gratifying'

Last Saturday, Manager Kenny Perry and a crew of 12 City Public Service Department employees battled a misty rain, and traffic, to pick up a heaping pile of roadside litter. They started at 7 a ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 16, 2021 at 2:52 PM

‘Extended family’: Entrepreneurs Add to Mix, ‘Beach Vibe’

On breaks, Chris Morton last year would sometimes walk from his restaurant a few blocks to Suttree Landing Park and take a quick refreshing swim, or kayak, to clear his head. He’d be back at work in l ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 16, 2021 at 8:48 AM

Investigators Continuing to Seek Info Regarding Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Austin-East Student

Knoxville Police Department investigators are continuing to seek information regarding the shooting on February 12, 2021 that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Austin-East student. Continued investigative efforts and surveillance video near the scene revealed that there were numerous individua ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 15, 2021 at 2:51 PM

Sevier Avenue: Streetscape Upgrades on the Way … Get to Know the Neighbors!

The first part of a $10 million streetscape overhaul of Sevier Avenue in South Knoxville is expected to get underway this summer, when snarls of unsightly overhead utility lines begin to be relocated ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 15, 2021 at 8:19 AM

TPO Report: Significantly Fewer Traffic Crashes on Cumberland Avenue Since Streetscape Improvements

The top-to-bottom $25 million public investment in reconstructing a flawed Cumberland Avenue four years ago aimed to stimulate private investment. (It did - worth more than $200 million.) The project ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 12, 2021 at 12:26 PM

Week 51: Preserving the 1929 Building, Constructing a Wall and Removing Debris

Heading into mid-February, a lot of different tasks are underway at the Public Safety Complex reconstruction site in North Knoxville - some additions (a new foundation wall), and some subtractions (go ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 11, 2021 at 5:13 PM

Officers Evan Thornton and Stephen Henderson Selected as October 2020 Officer of the Month Recipient

Knoxville Police Department officers Evan Thornton and Stephen Henderson have been announced as the recipients of the October 2020 Officer of the Month Award, it was announced on Thursday. The KPD typically recognizes those employees who are selected to receive awards during public news conferen ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 11, 2021 at 11:05 AM

Former Black-owned Motel Will Get New Life as Supportive Housing

A former Black-owned motel that provided lodging for Black travelers in Knoxville during the segregation era will soon provide much-needed permanent supportive housing for men with prison records. ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Feb 10, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Five Selected as September Officer of the Month Recipients

Five Knoxville Police Department officers have been selected as Officer of the Month winners for September 2020, the KPD announced on Thursday. The KPD typically recognizes those employees who are selected to receive awards during public news conferences. Unfortunately, due to months-long and ong ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 09, 2021 at 2:22 PM

Update on Fatal Shooting at Vista Apartments

The victim of the fatal shooting that occurred at the Vista Apartments on Sunday evening has been identified as Nikita Nunez, 29, of Knoxville, Tennessee. At around 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 31, 2021, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the Vista Apartments located off Lula Powell ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 01, 2021 at 11:33 AM

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