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Taking Their Oaths of Office: Congratulations to the 5 New City Council Members
Hundreds of family members, friends and well-wishers gathered in the Main Assembly Room of the City County Building on Saturday morning, Dec. 16, as five new City Council members were sworn into o ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Dec 18, 2017 at 1:08 PM
City Finance Employees Collect Toys for Mission of Hope
It sort of tears down the Scrooge-like stereotype when Finance Department employees dig deep to provide holiday gifts for needy East Tennessee youngsters. But when it came time to fill a big b ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Dec 11, 2017 at 2:53 PM
Mayor Rogero Signs Chicago Climate Charter
Mayor Madeline Rogero and Office of Sustainability project manager Brian Blackmon traveled to Chicago this week to represent Knoxville at the North American Climate Summit, sponsored by the Global ...
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Posted by
ptravis
On Dec 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Pranksters? Vintage Christmas Parade Videos? Sunday Program Explores Knoxville's Christmases Past
Take a stroll down Gay Street and glance up at the lit trees, the garland and ribbons - the 100,000 downtown holiday lights. Whether you’re a visitor or a multi-generational Knoxvillian, you can saf ...
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evreeland
On Dec 06, 2017 at 4:10 PM
Trees Planted in Old City
Contractor crews this week have finished planting large street trees on the north side of Jackson Avenue in the Old City, between State and Central streets. The tree plantings are among the fin ...
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evreeland
On Dec 01, 2017 at 1:24 PM
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Nov 22, 2017 at 4:18 PM
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Recent Posts
Quick Progress on Stadium Plazas, Old City Streetscapes
Will Stadium Prompt Private Investment? Yes - It Already Has; Experts Predict Much More to Come
Nimble City Crew Fixes 1,000 Potholes in 3 Months
Mayor Kincannon: Key Riverwalk Connection is 'Critically Important'
Wide, Tree-lined Sidewalks Will Connect to Stadium - and So Will Future Greenways
Stadium Update: Concrete Poured for Plazas, First Trees Planted, Streetscapes Improvements Under Way
Crime in Knoxville is Down - and 2/3 of Residents in East Knoxville TLC Zone See Positive Change
Work Begins on Sevier Avenue Streetscapes; Look for Regularly Scheduled Project Updates
Postcard Photo of Augusta Quarry in Snow: Check Out the 9 New Swim Platforms!
Revolutionary War Veteran Honored With Victor Ashe Park Gravesite Restoration
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