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Welcome to the City Blog! Here you will find news and notes about City of Knoxville services, updates on ongoing projects, links to community events, and much more. If you have questions or comments about the Blog, please email [email protected]. If you would like to peruse our Blog Archives please click here.

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November 2017 - Posts
That's a wrap on 2017 Neighborhood Conference 
An estimated 700 people representing 75 city and county neighborhoods gathered at the Knoxville Convention Center on Saturday to exchange ideas and celebrate achievements at the 2017 Neighborhood ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Nov 30, 2017 at 11:36 AM
  
More People Signing up for ACA Health Coverage Before Dec. 15 Deadline 
With just over two weeks remaining to sign up for or renew health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, Tennesseans are keeping pace with the rest of the country in increased sign-ups ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Nov 29, 2017 at 5:32 PM
  
Market Square Ice Rink Opens With Record Number of Skaters 
If you thought the Market Square open-air ice rink was a popular place last Friday, you were right. A record 930 people laced up their skates and did laps on the ice - the most for an opening d ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Nov 29, 2017 at 9:56 AM
  
Experts at National Brownfields Conference to Focus on 2 City Reclamation Projects 
McClung Warehouses site on Jackson Avenue In early December, Knoxville’s two City-owned EPA-funded brownfield reclamation projects will be in the national spotlight. The two projects will ser ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Nov 28, 2017 at 12:42 PM
  
UT Students Select Homecoming Parade Winners 
A heavy downpour at the end of the Nov. 3 University of Tennessee Homecoming Parade delayed the selection of best-float winners for a few weeks. But determined to put it up for a student vote, e ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Nov 22, 2017 at 4:18 PM
  
10 Days, 4 Park Ribbon Cuttings, Unlimited Fun! 
Opportunities to play outside just boosted in Knoxville with four park-related ribbon cuttings held over a ten-day span in November. The new projects include: 1.3 miles of added trails a new pl ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Nov 21, 2017 at 7:24 PM
  
Artist Creates Peppermint Panda Mural for Market Square Ice Rink 
If you’ve dropped by Market Square anytime during the last few weeks, you've surely noticed the giant white tent. Inside, a City crew is busy building what will soon be the Holidays on Ice open-air ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Nov 21, 2017 at 8:41 AM
  
Ribbon-cuttings and Construction Cranes: Stores, Hotels, Office Building Opening Along Gay Street 
Check out the terrific new retail space at 445 S. Gay Street, the new downtown home for Bliss and Tori Mason Shoes. Congratulations to owners Scott Schimmel and Lisa Sorensen. They opened on Sa ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Nov 15, 2017 at 10:03 AM
  
Honored to Meet Israel's Consul General! 
Ambassador Judith Varnai Shorer, Consul General of Israel to the Southeast, and members of her staff came by the Mayor's Office today to meet with Mayor Madeline Rogero. Ambassador Varnai Shor ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Nov 13, 2017 at 4:35 PM
  
New Charter Doyle Greenway Extension Links Students, Neighbors to Park...and U.S. History 
“Three...two...one...CUT! Okay, now we're going to move out of the way...” Mayor Rogero called as several Mooreland Heights Elementary students pushed past officials cutting the ribbon and took ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Nov 13, 2017 at 2:51 PM
  
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