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City of Knoxville
State of the City Address
Virtual Program



City of Knoxville Seal


Mayor Indya Kincannon

Friday, April 25, 2025
Covenant Health Park
500 E. Jackson Ave.
11:30 a.m.


Agenda

Master of Ceremonies /Welcome Gwen McKenzie
City Council, District 6
Invocation Senior Pastor Daryl W. Arnold
Overcoming Believers Church
Presentation of the Colors Knoxville Fire Department
Honor Guard
Pledge of Allegiance South Knoxville Elementary School
Dr. Tanna Nicely, Principal
National Anthem Larry Swaggerty Jr.
One Knox National Anthem Singer
Poetry Reading Poet Laureate Black Atticus
State of the City Address Mayor Indya Kincannon
Benediction The Rev. Reneé Kesler
Beck Cultural Exchange Center


Sign Language Interpretation provided by the Knoxville Center of the Deaf 

A Special Thank You


The City appreciates the Knoxville Smokies for providing concessions and stadium support staff,
as well as video and sound equipment

Additional Thanks To These Sponsors


South Knoxville Elementary School
Larry Swaggerty Jr.
One Knoxville SC
Knoxville Smokies
Stanley's Greenhouse

City Council Members


Vice Mayor Tommy Smith / District 1
Andrew Roberto / District 2
Seema Singh / District 3
Lauren Rider / District 4
Charles Thomas / District 5 
Gwen McKenzie / District 6
Lynne Fugate / At-Large Seat A
Debbie Helsley / At-Large Seat B
Amelia Parker / At-Large Seat C