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April 2020 - Posts

When the first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, it brought environmental consciousness to the national headlines for the first time. Half a century later, this day is as important as ever ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Apr 21, 2020 at 4:06 PM

April 21, 2020 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

The Office of Neighborhoods publishes an almost-weekly newsletter, Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory, which covers news of interest to Knoxville's resident-led, resident-controlled neighborhood organiza ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Apr 21, 2020 at 1:33 PM

Reduce Through Reuse

Written by CAC AmeriCorps Service Member Lauren Watson A landfill. Jani, Yahya (2018). Linnaeus University. Retrieved from https://lnu.se/en/meet-linnaeus-university/current/news/2018/landfills-- ... more»

Posted by Guest On Apr 20, 2020 at 9:48 PM

KPD pursuit involving shooting suspects - Cedar Lane

Update on pursuit involving shooting suspects (April 20, 2020, 9:15 a.m.) The two individuals who were arrested following the pursuit that ended in a single-car crash near the intersection of East Inskip and Fennel at around 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 have been identified as Larry Bell (DO ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 20, 2020 at 9:23 AM

Incident at Cherokee Country Club

At 4:13 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, Knoxville Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Broome Road for an aggravated assault. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a male subject allegedly stole a female victim’s handgun, pointed it at her and fled the scene in ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 19, 2020 at 12:54 PM

Community Development Week: Achievements Worth Noting

Usually in mid-April, our Housing and Neighborhood Development department is busy with activities showcasing and celebrating the programs and community partnerships that support revitalization of our ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Apr 16, 2020 at 5:47 PM

South Knoxville shooting investigation

Update (Thursday, April 16, 4:28 p.m.) The suspect who was taken into custody on Island Home Avenue has been identified as Martez Wilson (DOB: 8/1/91) of Detroit, Michigan. Upon questioning, Wilson stated that he was stopped at the intersection of Cottrell Street and Anita Drive when a vehicle ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 16, 2020 at 4:28 PM

More Week 8 Details: From Utility Tunnel Removal to Salvaging Bricks

This week, Environmental Abatement Inc. crews are performing above-ceiling demolition on the 7th floor of the former Professional Office Building and mass demolition on the 6th floor, while also r ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Apr 14, 2020 at 6:14 PM

Pursuit and fatal crash at W. Emory and Clinton Highway

At approximately 6:08 p.m. on Monday, April 13, Knoxville Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the Western Heights area. The occupants were suspected for the shooting that occurred on Keith Avenue on the night of Tuesday, April 7. The suspect vehicle refused to stop and a pu ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 13, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Week 8: Demolition Inside Professional Office Building Continues

As contractor crews get into their second month of work at the site of a new $40 million Public Safety Complex in North Knoxville, demolition continues on the 6th floor of the former Professional ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Apr 13, 2020 at 3:24 PM

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