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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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Work Begins on Sevier Avenue Streetscapes; Look for Regularly Scheduled Project Updates 
A crowd of curious and engaged residents attended a Jan. 9, 2025 drop-in open house to discuss and get updates on the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project, held at South Knoxville Elementary School. ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jan 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM
  
Postcard Photo of Augusta Quarry in Snow: Check Out the 9 New Swim Platforms! 
In the eyes of many, East Tennessee looks beautiful in a blanket of snow. It's hard to argue with that, seeing this view last week of Augusta Quarry from the Harold Lambert Overlook. Note th ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jan 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
  
Smokies Baseball and One Knox Soccer: Careful Collaboration Makes for 'A Great Fit'  
In the midst of a bone-chilling winter blast, springtime baseball, soccer and the opening of Covenant Health Park seem a long ways off. But peek at the calendar and take cheer: First pitch with the ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jan 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
  
Revolutionary War Veteran Honored With Victor Ashe Park Gravesite Restoration 
Chances are - unless you've played disc golf and ventured into the back end of Victor Ashe Park in Northwest Knoxville - you probably were unaware that a Revolutionary War soldier is buried there. ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jan 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
  
12 Days of Public Service 
This holiday season, we celebrated the incredible work of our Public Service Department by counting the many ways they keep our city clean, beautiful and operating smoothly. Enjoy this countdown o ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Dec 26, 2024 at 3:32 PM
  
Popular Market Square Ice Rink Set Attendance Record in 2023; On Pace to Set New Record This Year 
Last year, a record number of people - 19,304 - laced up their skates and did laps on the Knoxville’s Holidays on Ice open-air skating rink on Market Square. The rink is in its 17th year of operati ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Dec 13, 2024 at 12:30 PM
  
Bracing for Winter's Wrath: City Plans for Snowy Weather, Stocks Up, Is Ready! 
Knoxville had its first taste of cold weather last week. And later this week, temperatures will dip back into the upper-20s. But for first responders and City operations managers, thinking about an ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Dec 10, 2024 at 1:41 PM
  
Bike/ped safety improvements on Henley Bridge benefit all road users 
On Dec. 5, City crews upgraded the existing bike lane on Henley Bridge to a separated bike lane by installing delineators and green bike lane markings. Two weeks prior, crews painted a buffer where th ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Dec 06, 2024 at 11:04 AM
  
Henley Bridge Lights Might Rival Rudolph's Red Nose 
"And if you ever saw it / You would even say it glows." This time of year, you'd probably expect that to refer to Rudolph's shiny red nose. But it could just as easily be a description of the ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Dec 04, 2024 at 1:59 PM
  
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 ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Nov 06, 2024 at 1:25 PM
  
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