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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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Harris Hoehne Honored by Keep Knoxville Beautiful; Suttree Landing, Pedestrian Bridge Win Orchids 
Congratulations to long-time community leader and volunteer Felicia Harris Hoehne, who was honored with Keep Knoxville Beautiful's first-ever "Felicia Award," presented by Mayor Madeline Rogero at ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Mar 10, 2017 at 1:30 PM
  
Annual Luncheon Recognizes Longtime City Employees and Retirees 
This week’s City of Knoxville Employee Appreciation Luncheon brought together new retirees from 2016 and current employees who have worked for the City for a grand total of 2,645 years.  Mayor Roge ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Mar 09, 2017 at 11:44 AM
  
Mayor Rogero Advocates for City Priorities in Washington, D.C. 
Last week, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero was part of a delegation of mayors from across the country who met with congressional and White House officials to advocate for the priorities of America's c ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Mar 09, 2017 at 10:01 AM
  
Police Department Honors Officers, Employees and Good Samaritan Citizens 
KPD Officer Steve Frazier recognized for his persistence, over many weeks, in helping a disabled homeless woman find housing and support services. Great to honor the outstanding teamwork, dedic ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Mar 08, 2017 at 6:58 PM
  
ICYMI: 2017 Parks and Recreation Guide Now Available Online 
In case you missed it in the Knoxville News Sentinel's Sunday, March 5, publication, the City's 2017 Parks and Recreation Guide is now available on the City's web site. Click here to view the digi ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Mar 08, 2017 at 2:56 PM
  
Cattywampus Puppet Council to Kick Off May 21 Open Streets Event on Magnolia Avenue 
The next installment of Open Streets Knoxville will include a crowd-pleaser: A parade of super-sized locally-crafted puppets. Open Streets makes its debut on Magnolia Avenue from 2-6 p.m. on Sund ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Mar 06, 2017 at 5:16 PM
  
Crews Give Fresh Look to Entrances into Downtown 
GONE: The unsightly mass of kudzu dangling from the retaining walls above the Interstate 275 South ramp to westbound Interstate 40, near the United Way offices. REMOVED: Invasive plants and de ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Mar 02, 2017 at 1:01 PM
  
Black History Month: How Basketball Took Paul Hogue from Five Points to the NBA  
Basketball legend Paul Hogue goes for a rebound. For Knoxville native Paul Hogue, basketball proved to become his ticket for living "the American dream." Paul H. "Duke" Hogue was born April 28 ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Mar 01, 2017 at 10:12 AM
  
Black History Month: One of City's 1st African-American Firefighters Rose Through the Ranks 
Luther Bradley, 89, was one of the first African-Americans hired by the Fire Department in 1952. He served 36 years and rose to the rank of Deputy Chief. As a young man, Luther Bradley never ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 28, 2017 at 3:17 PM
  
Black History Month: Literary ‘Roots’ Embodied in One of Knoxville’s Landmarks 
One of Knoxville’s iconic landmarks holds the title for the second tallest statue of an African-American in the nation. Second only behind the statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Washington, D.C. ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Feb 27, 2017 at 6:20 PM
  
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