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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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Community Solar Project is Coming to Life 
Knoxville is getting greener every day. Many residents and travelers of I-40 may have taken notice of the newly installed solar panels near the I-640 interchange. They are part of a project underta ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Jul 28, 2022 at 2:50 PM
  
City Departments Respond to Flooding 
Starting on the evening of Wednesday, July 20 into the morning of July 21, parts of Knoxville and Knox County received up to six inches of rain within just a few hours.  The resulting flooding affe ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Jul 22, 2022 at 4:57 PM
  
A Participant's View of MLK Parade, Juneteenth 
On a cool morning of June 20, 2022, the City of Knoxville and participating organizations paraded down Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in a combined celebration of the Civil Rights leader and the newest ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Jul 14, 2022 at 12:22 PM
  
Healthy and Connected: Northwest Greenway Connector Is Now Open 
.iframe-container{ position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; } .iframe-container iframe{ position: absolute; top:0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Did you know that ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jul 14, 2022 at 12:05 PM
  
Wetlands and Blue Water: Fountain City Lake's Water Quality Reflects Years of Careful Stewardship 
Visit Fountain City Lake this summer, and you'll notice two things: Lush, thriving wetlands and the water's pleasant blue hue. Both are the back-end reward for an eight-year effort to persistently ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jul 14, 2022 at 11:48 AM
  
Kid A’Riffic: Touch-A-Truck, Ice Cream and Hayrides! 
The third Kid A’Riffic of the summer was a hit! Despite heat in the mid-90s, the outdoor event remained lively. Parents, grandparents, and children came from all parts of Knoxville to enjoy some qu ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Jun 27, 2022 at 11:44 AM
  
Summer in the City Internships: 'Great Opportunity for Young People to be Empowered' 
This summer, look for a lot of fresh faces and fresh ideas throughout City government. The 30 Summer in the City paid interns - ages 17 to 22 - are offering their talent, insights, brain power and ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jun 09, 2022 at 3:19 PM
  
Riverbank Restoration: Creative Landscape Architects and Gritty Planting Crews Create New Ecosystem 
For decades, the riverbank of the South Knoxville Waterfront between the Henley and Gay Street bridges looked deceptively healthy. Now, thanks to the creativity of Hedstrom Landscape Architecture ( ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jun 09, 2022 at 3:19 PM
  
Lifeguard Training at Inskip Pool Wraps Up 
After being closed last weekend, Inskip Pool has officially reopened to the public as of June 4th. The pool briefly opened for Memorial Day, but had to close for lifeguard training. “We had to make su ... more» 
Posted by tmcdonell  On Jun 09, 2022 at 3:17 PM
  
Public Works Week: Rec Center Leaders Celebrate Seniors 
Recreation Specialists Lisa Wilson and Pamela Mitchell went above and beyond to make the seniors in their programs feel special during Older Americans Month. They planned and executed 13 unique eve ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On May 20, 2022 at 2:59 PM
  
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