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Mayors' Summit Provides Forum for Discussion

In a show of unity, Mayors Madeline Rogero and Mayor Glenn Jacobs, brought together elected leaders, community non-profits, government, education and employers to highlight the challenges posed by opi ... more»

Posted by Guest On Oct 18, 2018 at 4:32 PM

KPD Starts Next Academy with 20 Recruits and Cadets

This morning (Monday, Oct. 15), 20 recruits and cadets kicked off their first day of a 22-week academy program to become officers in the Knoxville Police Department. Chief Eve Thomas welcomed t ... more»

Posted by Guest On Oct 15, 2018 at 2:25 PM

Mayor Rogero discusses opioid epidemic in Washington, D.C.

Mayor Madeline Rogero joined Mayor Steve Williams (Huntington, W. Va.) and Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson (Gary, Ind.) in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 10 for a Congressional briefing, "Cities and the Opioid C ... more»

Posted by Guest On Oct 12, 2018 at 2:18 PM

Public Service Crews Prepare to Switch to Leaf Collection

With leaf fall only weeks away, the City’s Public Service Department will soon shift efforts from brush collection to leaf collection. October 15-26 will be the last full rotation of brush coll ... more»

Posted by Guest On Oct 12, 2018 at 11:03 AM

Garage Construction Accelerates This Month

Up til now, the construction preparation work for adding two new decks to the State Street Garage has been barely noticeable. Crews have been installing micropiles to strengthen the support structure, ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Oct 11, 2018 at 1:28 PM

Minimum 3 in Tennessee: Two Weeks In

It's been two weeks since the City of Knoxville, Knoxville Police Department, and Bike Walk Knoxville launched the "Minimum Three in Tennessee" campaign to promote awareness of the Three Foot Law, whi ... more»

Posted by Guest On Oct 10, 2018 at 4:33 PM

Public Service Workers Showcase Skills at Equipment Rodeo

Gradall Competition City Public Service workers competed in various skills challenges on Wednesday at the City’s annual Equipment Rodeo, held in Chilhowee Park. Each event is designed to s ... more»

Posted by Guest On Oct 05, 2018 at 1:47 PM

Fun and Fitness to Roll Into Neighborhoods Thanks to $120,000 U.S. Conference of Mayors Grant

At a press announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 3, kids ran around a small sidewalk loop in the Knoxville Community Development Corporation’s Walter P. Taylor Homes. Children’s versions of dance hit ... more»

Posted by Guest On Oct 05, 2018 at 1:41 PM

Mayor Declares Oct. 5 Energy Efficiency Day in Knoxville

At a recent ceremony, Mayor Madeline Rogero proclaimed October 5 to be Energy Efficiency Day in the City of Knoxville and celebrated “the strong leadership and partnership of local government entities ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Oct 05, 2018 at 9:17 AM

National Night Out Celebrates Community

The City’s Office of Neighborhoods and Knoxville Police Department assisted 31 local neighborhoods in hosting National Night Out events on October 2, as part of the 35th annual occasion of the nationa ... more»

Posted by Guest On Oct 04, 2018 at 2:49 PM

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