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May 2020 - Posts

#KnoxvilleJobDone: Parks and Rec Crews, Partners Distribute More Than 25,000 Meals During Pandemic

Today, City Parks and Recreation staff hit a big milestone: Partnering with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knox County Schools, more than 25,000 meals have been distribut ... more»

Posted by evreeland On May 20, 2020 at 3:13 PM

Public Service Crews Take Pride in Beautification #KnoxvilleJobDone

When they think about National Public Works Week, a lot of people envision engineers building sidewalks and stormwater devices, or crews picking up curbside bulk trash and brush. It's true that the ... more»

Posted by evreeland On May 19, 2020 at 3:51 PM

It's National Public Works Week! #KnoxvilleJobDone

Garage Supervisor Rick King This week is National Public Works Week. Look for at-a-glance summaries this week - here on City Blog, and also on the City's Facebook page - of the great work bei ... more»

Posted by evreeland On May 18, 2020 at 4:43 PM

Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Phase 1 Update: Bike Park, Infrastructure Nearing Completion

Aerial view of the nearly-completed Baker Creek Bike Park As recently as eight months ago, people could look at renderings and only imagine what the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park might look l ... more»

Posted by evreeland On May 18, 2020 at 12:49 PM

Fatal stabbing at 418 N. Broadway; suspect charged

UPDATE (May 18, 2020, 9:20 a.m.): The victim from the fatal stabbing that occurred at 418 N. Broadway on Friday, May 15 has been identified as 48-year-old Eric Yorker. --------------------------------------- At approximately 3:20 p.m. on Friday, May 15, Knoxville Police Department officers re ... more»

Posted by serland On May 18, 2020 at 9:23 AM

Climate Council Holds Inaugural Meeting

Mayor Indya Kincannon presided over the first meeting of the Climate Council on Tuesday, May 12. Council members convened remotely and virtually, which is the new protocol due to COVID-19 pandemic pre ... more»

Posted by ptravis On May 14, 2020 at 10:49 AM

Captain Susan Coker, Officer Lori Banks named 2019 Community Service Award recipients

Captain Susan Coker and Officer Lori Banks have been recognized as the Knoxville Police Department’s 2019 Community Service Award recipients, it was announced on Monday, May 11. The Knoxville Police Department typically hosts a Recognition Luncheon to honor its yearly award winners. However, ... more»

Posted by serland On May 11, 2020 at 12:22 PM

Three-man maintenance team of Jody Dykes, Benjamin Peterson and Caleb Sheville named 2019 Civilian E

The three-man maintenance team of Jody Dykes, Benjamin Peterson and Caleb Sheville have been selected as the Knoxville Police Department’s 2019 Civilian Employees of the Year recipients, the Department announced on Monday, May 11. The Knoxville Police Department typically hosts a Recognition ... more»

Posted by serland On May 11, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Arim Ismail named 2019 KPD Explorer of the Year

Arim Ismail has been selected as the Knoxville Police Department’s 2019 Explorer of the Year, it was announced by the Department on Monday, May 11. Ismail was presented the award for her unselfish dedication, dependability and significant accumulation of volunteer hours. The Knoxville Police ... more»

Posted by serland On May 11, 2020 at 11:26 AM

Investigator Phyllis Tonkin named 2019 Mike Waggoner Leadership Award winner

Special Crimes Unit Investigator Phyllis Tonkin has been tabbed as the Knoxville Police Department’s 2019 Mike Waggoner Leadership Award recipient, the Department announced on Monday, May 11. The Knoxville Police Department typically hosts a Recognition Luncheon to honor its yearly award win ... more»

Posted by serland On May 11, 2020 at 10:38 AM

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