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Walkability, Connectivity Improvements at Burlington Intersection

Elected officials, business owners, and community members cut the ribbon for the Fern Street/MLK Avenue intersection on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. The Burlington Commercial District, situated between ... more»

Posted by Guest On Aug 30, 2018 at 4:17 PM

State Street Garage Expansion Gets Underway in September

Preliminary work on the City’s $11 million expansion of the State Street Garage begins next month. But the hard construction – the first steps in adding two parking decks and 570 new parking spaces – ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Aug 29, 2018 at 12:09 PM

Horticulture Pro Relies on 'Team Effort'

In the City's Public Service Department, many hands make light work. That's especially true for the horticulture crews, who every day work together seamlessly as a team to keep parks, greenway ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Aug 27, 2018 at 12:29 PM

City Worker: 'Gotta Be a Special Kind of Somebody to Like Doing Asphalt'

When it comes to hot, sticky, uncomfortable summer jobs, there are very few that rival was Frankie Robinson does, day in and day out. Robinson, a three-year City employee in the Public Service ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Aug 19, 2018 at 5:12 PM

Top 5 Reasons to Apply for Public Service Worker I

The City’s Public Service Department is currently seeking applications for its Public Service Worker I position. Job tasks include (but are not limited to) mowing, trimming, and brush and leaf col ... more»

Posted by Guest On Aug 17, 2018 at 3:08 PM

Waterfront Amenities Latest Additions to Lakeshore Park

Though Lakeshore Park has long boasted spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains and the Tennessee River, patrons visiting the 185-acre riverside park have never experienced actual access to the wa ... more»

Posted by Guest On Aug 15, 2018 at 5:02 PM

Flenniken Landing Residents Host Inaugural Art Show

Flenniken Landing residents displayed their artistic talents at an inaugural art show July 31. Dorretha Greenlee’s table featured her crocheted scarves, coloring book pages and poetry. She sto ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Aug 03, 2018 at 4:00 PM

Free After School Program Offered Citywide at 10 Recreaton Centers

Youth at Deane Hill Recreation Center participate in a jump rope skills session as part of the After School Program. As children head back to school next week, City recreation centers will open u ... more»

Posted by Guest On Aug 02, 2018 at 1:50 PM