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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
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Goats Ba-a-a-a-a-a-ack for Round 2: Winning the Fight Vs. Kudzu Atop Fort Dickerson
It’s a classic grudge match – 18 goats and Jeanie the guard dog versus six acres of suffocating kudzu at Fort Dickerson Park. The smart money is on the goats. Sure, they’re cute. But the ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Sep 02, 2015 at 10:15 AM
Traffic Tips Offered for Boomsday, UT Home Football Games
Lots of useful information provided today by City officials on parking and traffic flow for Boomsday and University of Tennessee home football games, as well as Labor Day safety measures by the Po ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Sep 01, 2015 at 1:47 PM
'Purple Out Day' Launched in Knox County to Support Alzheimer's Tennessee
From left: Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond, Knox County Circuit Court Clerk Cathy Shanks, Alzheimer's Tennessee Executive Director Janice Wade, Blount County Circuit Court Clerk To ...
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evreeland
On Aug 31, 2015 at 2:59 PM
U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Penny Pritzker Visits Knoxville
On Thursday, Aug. 27, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker visited Knoxville and toured the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), part of the National Network for M ...
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On Aug 31, 2015 at 11:53 AM
Mayor Rogero Pledges City's Support For 'Play Ball' Initiative
The month of August 2015 is "Play Ball Month" and mayors having been implementing initiatives throughout cities across the United States. Mayor Madeline Rogero has pledged the City of Knoxville to ...
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On Aug 26, 2015 at 1:47 PM
Fountain City Lake's Enthusiastic Patrons Share Ideas at Public Meeting
Mayor Madeline Rogero at an Aug. 25 public meeting updates stakeholders of Fountain City Lake on the City's efforts to renovate the lake. Big turnout - a full house at the Lions Club Building in ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Aug 26, 2015 at 1:16 PM
City Has 33 New Firefighters in Training!
Congratulations to the City’s 33 new firefighters in training. Today was the recruits’ first day at the Fire Training Academy, and starting in four months, they’ll begin to take their positions on the ...
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tmcdonell
On Aug 24, 2015 at 5:46 PM
KAT's Service Improvements Starting This Week
Today, KAT started its lastest weekday service improvements. And on Sunday, service will be extended by four hours along four Sunday routes while two new routes will start Sunday service. Today ...
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evreeland
On Aug 24, 2015 at 2:26 PM
City Parks and Recreation Dept. Accepting Challenge Grant Applications
The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for its 2015-16 Challenge Grant Program, which offers grants to nonprofit projects associated with public parks or recre ...
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On Aug 21, 2015 at 4:56 PM
Modified Design Increases Public Spaces at Riverwalk at the Bridges
The revised design for the Riverwalk at the Bridges development on the South Waterfront increases the amount of public space, makes it easier to access that space and adds more riverwalk features. ...
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On Aug 21, 2015 at 4:25 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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