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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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#KnoxvilleJobWellDone: Meet the Man Behind the Landscaping on Market Square 
They're fondly known as the six most beloved trees in Knoxville. You know them - the sawtooth oaks that grace and shade Market Square. Joe Collins took note of the threadbare area at the foot of th ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 18, 2021 at 10:28 AM
  
#KnoxvilleJobWellDone: 1 Woman, 40 Projects, $72 M? 'That's What We Do' 
Robin Tipton is an engineer's engineer. As a City Engineering Manager II, she figuratively keeps the trains running on time. Literally, she oversees all the City's capital projects - roads, sidewal ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 17, 2021 at 9:29 AM
  
#KnoxvilleJobWellDone: Kenny Dockins Protects City's Growing Investments 
On a cool May afternoon, Kenny Dockins drives his water tank truck onto Waterfront Road in Suttree Landing Park and pulls up alongside a Bald Cypress.  He checks the tree on his list, sets ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On May 16, 2021 at 5:51 PM
  
May 11, 2021 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available 
The Office of Neighborhoods publishes an almost-weekly newsletter, Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory, which covers news of interest to Knoxville's resident-led, resident-controlled neighborhood organiza ... more» 
Posted by tmcdonell  On May 11, 2021 at 3:13 PM
  
KORE Challenge: Try Art in the Park - or Maybe a Pickup Game of Gaga Ball 
Who's up for a recreation challenge - especially one with fun paint-by-number coloring sheets, BINGO cards promoting local parks, and a chance to win prizes? Video of Mayor Kincannon and neighb ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Apr 29, 2021 at 10:57 PM
  
KAT Begins Switch to All-Electric Bus Fleet 
A torrent of transit transformation starts with a trickle. Albeit, it's a million-dollar trickle. Check out this photo. It shows Knoxville Area Transit's first all-electric bus, fresh off the as ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Apr 29, 2021 at 10:57 PM
  
KFD's New Rescue Truck Proves to be a Workhorse 
In its first two months of service, the Knoxville Fire Department's rescue truck has already proven itself to be a workhorse. The $929,679 truck has made close to 400 emergency runs, answering an a ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Apr 09, 2021 at 5:59 PM
  
Grateful Mom Sees Freedom Pass Free KAT Rides as a 'Blessing' - and a Teaching Tool 
Tiara-Lady Wilson says the City's Freedom Pass is "a blessing." Her children grew up riding the bus with her, and now - with student passes for unlimited Knoxville Area Transit rides - they're coax ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Mar 25, 2021 at 11:59 PM
  
Freedom Pass Strong Debut: 2,487 KAT Trips in February 
In the pilot program's first month, Knox County students used their new Freedom Passes to take 2,487 free passenger trips aboard Knoxville Area Transit buses - an average of almost 90 trips a day. ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Mar 25, 2021 at 11:58 PM
  
Rethinking Restaurateuring, Alongside Friends: 'Everyone Sticks Together and Supports One Another' 
To say the pandemic has challenged (and threatened) restaurants is an understatement.  A year ago, popular eateries overnight had to adjust to mandatory closures, then dramatically fewer patrons, a ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Mar 25, 2021 at 11:58 PM
  
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