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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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Suttree Landing Park Wins Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award; KKB, Smart Trips Also Honored 
Suttree Landing Park was one of 11 winners of the 2017 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards, announced earlier this month by Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Environment ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 25, 2017 at 11:36 AM
  
ETTAC Open House Celebration: Turning Disabilities into Possibilities 
From left: Mayor Madeline Rogero, Larry Austin (ETTAC volunteer and Drum Circle leader), Mary Thom Adams (ETTAC Executive Director), Jenny Newby (Development Director) and Sarah Cole (Art Therapist) ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 24, 2017 at 5:10 PM
  
A Mile Without Cars: Magnolia Avenue Blooms at Open Streets  
Knoxville’s fourth Open Streets transformed a mile of Magnolia Avenue into an open arena for pedestrians, bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, puppies and puppets—but absolutely no automobiles.  T ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On May 23, 2017 at 3:02 PM
  
Open Streets to Highlight Local Businesses on Magnolia Avenue 
At the Open Streets Event held this Sunday, May 21, from 2 - 6 p.m. on the Magnolia Avenue corridor, officials will close a mile-long segment of the road to cars in an effort to promote walkabilit ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 20, 2017 at 1:52 PM
  
Attending Sunday's Open Streets Event on Magnolia Avenue? Take KAT; Ride Home for Free 
Open Streets Knoxville's 2-6 p.m. Sunday, May 21, event on Magnolia Avenue can be accessed easily by bus. Catch KAT’s Route 31 Magnolia Avenue from Knoxville Station, which departs 15 minutes ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 18, 2017 at 3:09 PM
  
Neighborhoods Get Spruced Up When Hosting Special Events Like Open Streets 
City workers patch pot holes on Magnolia Avenue in preparation for Open Streets. One of the best ways to draw attention to a location is to bring foot traffic with an event, and that’s just what ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 18, 2017 at 3:05 PM
  
Four New Public Playgrounds Earn Knoxville National "Playful City USA" Designation from KaBOOM! 
With four additional playgrounds built in Knoxville in 2017, the national non-profit KaBOOM! has designated the City of Knoxville a Playful City USA for the second consecutive year. Playful Cit ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 18, 2017 at 2:31 PM
  
45% of the City's Mowers Now Use Cleaner Energy 
The City of Knoxville recently added six new propane-powered mowers to its fleet. With the nine purchased last year, that means that 45 percent of the City’s mowers now operate on cleaner energy. ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 18, 2017 at 1:51 PM
  
Today is ME / CFS Awareness Day; Henley Bridge Lights Being Turned Blue Tonight 
Meeting this morning with about 20 members of a Knoxville support group, Mayor Madeline Rogero made it official: Today is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day in Knoxvi ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 12, 2017 at 3:20 PM
  
Microbreweries to Welcome Open Streets Crowd on Magnolia, Depot 
If you're attending Open Streets Knoxville's event on Magnolia Avenue on Sunday, May 21, and you appreciate great handcrafted local beers, be sure and stop in for a sampling at the two microbreweries ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 12, 2017 at 2:56 PM
  
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