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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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Augusta Quarry Update: New Bathrooms Built, Pathway Grading Close to Complete
Steady progress is being made on the major upgrades at Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson Park. Since the last City Blog update in May, construction crews have made huge strides with multiple aspects ...
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Posted by
evreeland
On Nov 06, 2024 at 1:25 PM
#KnoxvilleJobWellDone: Deep Team of City Workers Expertly Managed Explosives Crisis
"Heroes" - that's the last thing they would ever call themselves. Once the 550 broken sticks of commercial-grade emulsion explosives and 197 blasting caps in a smoldering box were rendered safe - a ...
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evreeland
On Oct 31, 2024 at 10:59 AM
KFD Memorial: Remembering and Honoring
At the Knoxville Fire Department's annual memorial service, Mayor Indya Kincannon, firefighters and their families, and City employees from other departments gathered on Oct. 15 at Mary Costa Plaza. ...
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evreeland
On Oct 29, 2024 at 3:46 PM
#KnoxvilleJobDone: City Engineers Build and Maintain Miles and Miles of Infrastructure
Did you know that the City’s Engineering Department each year oversees the paving of about 50 miles of streets and the repair and new construction of about 3.2 miles of sidewalk? This week is Natio ...
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evreeland
On Oct 24, 2024 at 11:01 AM
KUB Adds Public EV Chargers on S. Central Street
Drivers of electric vehicles visiting downtown now have more charging options. In October 2024, KUB opened four new public EV fast-charging stations on S. Central Street. These new chargers – a ...
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ptravis
On Oct 23, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Repurposing on Purpose at the Sustainable Fabric Workshop
Do you have fabric you are not using, or looking to pick up some for an upcoming project? Before you head out shopping, plan a visit to the South Knox Community Center. That’s right, the Sustainabl ...
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ptravis
On Oct 23, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Finding Inspiration Up Close: ADA Sidewalk Improves Accessibility to Unique Cal Johnson Courts
Probably the most unique and colorful basketball courts in Knoxville can be found near downtown at the Cal Johnson Community Center, 507 Hall of Fame Drive. But due to a steep grassy slope, the ...
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evreeland
On Oct 23, 2024 at 10:53 AM
UT Game Day Safety: Thank You, City Employees!
Celebrating Vol football victories sure is a lot of fun. But helping the University of Tennessee in putting on a party for 100,000 fans at Neyland Stadium – plus, hosting all the pre-game tailgatin ...
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evreeland
On Sep 26, 2024 at 11:14 PM
KAT Reimagined Launches: Better Service, More Frequency - and Fare Free During 2-Week Transition
On Aug. 26, 2024, Knoxville Area Transit launched KAT Reimagined, its biggest makeover in decades. To make the transition to a new bus network easier, KAT is offering free bus service through Sept. ...
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On Sep 04, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Meet the City Engineering Technician Who Helped Bring Decorative Lighting Back to Henley Bridge
Logan Haynes and his team are the Engineering Department Signal Shop go-to guys who don't mind getting their hands dirty. During the hottest stints of this summer, Haynes - a 10-year City emplo ...
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On Sep 04, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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Recent Posts
Augusta Quarry Update: New Bathrooms Built, Pathway Grading Close to Complete
KFD Memorial: Remembering and Honoring
#KnoxvilleJobWellDone: Deep Team of City Workers Expertly Managed Explosives Crisis
KUB Adds Public EV Chargers on S. Central Street
Repurposing on Purpose at the Sustainable Fabric Workshop
Finding Inspiration Up Close: ADA Sidewalk Improves Accessibility to Unique Cal Johnson Courts
UT Game Day Safety: Thank You, City Employees!
KAT Reimagined Launches: Better Service, More Frequency - and Fare Free During 2-Week Transition
Meet the City Engineering Technician Who Helped Bring Decorative Lighting Back to Henley Bridge
Check Out the New-Look Christenberry Ballfields!
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