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300-foot-tall Workhorse: Powerful Crane in Place on Central Street

It's certainly big. And it's also plenty strong. Check out the brand new LR Liebherr 1300 crane, manufactured in Austria. It arrived in Galveston, Texas, last week and then began arriving i ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Nov 19, 2018 at 3:15 PM

Downtown Parking Tip Sheet: Nov. 16

Here’s the latest in a weekly blog series from the City’s communication team to help you anticipate downtown events and parking opportunities. Construction is well underway on the State Street Gar ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Nov 16, 2018 at 10:44 AM

Winter Work: How Public Service Workers Make Knoxville's Holidays on Ice Happen

Layers. That’s the secret to enduring outdoor work in cold weather with the City’s fall and Christmas in the City events. Just like City staffers’ wardrobe strategy, there are many layers involved in ... more»

Posted by Guest On Nov 15, 2018 at 7:05 PM

What's Your Solid Waste I.Q.? - Curbside Recycling

1. What is the proper way to recycle empty plastic bags or plastic films (like sandwich bags and plastic wraps)? A. Plastic bags/films are not recyclable. - INCORRECT. Plastic bags/films can be ... more»

Posted by Guest On Nov 14, 2018 at 9:47 AM

What's Your Solid Waste I.Q.? - Curbside Trash Pickup

1. Which of the following photos depicts a cart that will not be emptied due to overflow? a. Lid slightly propped up – INCORRECT. According to the policy outlined in the City’s contract wit ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Nov 13, 2018 at 2:35 PM

Video: What You Need to Know About Downtown Parking and the State Street Garage Expansion

The City's $11 million State Street Garage expansion will add 570 new parking spaces in the heart of downtown. Check out this video for details about the project and suggestions for finding easy-to ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Nov 12, 2018 at 3:19 PM

TREE-iffic Arbor Day Celebration at West View Elementary

As kids from the Environmental Club of West View Elementary erected new trees around their playground, one student got a chuckle out of the adults when he exclaimed, “Whoa! This club is FUN!” O ... more»

Posted by Guest On Nov 09, 2018 at 5:31 PM

Downtown Parking Tip Sheet: Nov. 9

Here’s the latest in a weekly blog series from the City’s communication team to help you anticipate downtown events and plan where to park. Last Friday (Nov. 3) was a busy evening downtown, with F ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Nov 09, 2018 at 12:03 PM

Use Free App to Check Garage Parking Availability

You're heading downtown for a Vol football game. Or a concert at the Tennessee Theatre. Or First Friday happenings. You know there's going to be a big crowd. Where should you park? There's now a ne ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Nov 09, 2018 at 10:22 AM

New Sidewalks Extend Pedestrian Network

Knoxville’s pedestrian network continues to grow with several projects recently completed, totaling at 3,700 linear feet of new sidewalk. The three projects, which combined represent more than $1M ... more»

Posted by Guest On Nov 08, 2018 at 4:47 PM

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