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Below you will find 2026 news releases from the City of Knoxville.

City Invests in Inskip Pool and Park
Posted: 09/15/2026
The City’s 285,000-gallon pool at Inskip Park boasts a high dive, two low dives, a baby pool, three covered pavilions and a sand volleyball court. Come next spring, the increasingly-popular pool will have new concrete decks – a $261,526 investment. Read More
City Announces Safety City Community Renovation Campaign
Posted: 09/14/2026
City leaders celebrate 25 years of Safety City and announce a community renovation campaign. Read More
Liberty Street Upgrades to be Celebrated
Posted: 09/14/2026
At 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, officials and stakeholders will cut a ceremonial ribbon and officially dedicate a safer and improved Liberty Street. A $1.5 million City, state and federal investment has enhanced Liberty Street between Sutherland Avenue and Division Street as a multi-modal route – allowing bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders and motorists to share the road safely. Read More
Safely Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste at Mobile Events
Posted: 09/14/2026
The City is hosting two more Mobile Household Hazardous Waste events where residents of all Tennessee counties can bring household items for safe disposal. Read More
Discuss Downtown/SoKno Connectivity on Oct. 15
Posted: 09/09/2026
A second public meeting as part of the Downtown / South Knoxville Connectivity Study is scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Read More
What’s Next Knoxville Fall Input Sessions Announced
Posted: 09/08/2026
The City of Knoxville and Knoxville-Knox County Planning are continuing the What’s Next Knoxville? Comprehensive Plan update, with fall community input sessions beginning Sept. 21. Read More
LMU Enhances Public Green Space at St. Mary's
Posted: 09/01/2026
Knoxville City Council tonight formally expressed its thanks to Lincoln Memorial University for donating more than $1 million worth of design and construction services in enhancing public green space on the Historic St. Mary’s Hospital campus in North Knoxville. LMU’s investment in a neighborhood-serving green quadrangle next to its College of Dental Medicine is just the latest in a series of investments, totaling $120 million, in the former St. Mary’s Hospital site. Read More
City Expands 9/11 Memorial Service
Posted: 08/28/2026
Mayor Indya Kincannon and other City leaders will observe the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks with an expanded ceremony at a new location this year. The ceremony will take place at the Delaney Plaza along Stadium Way, just before the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Memorial Stair Climb. Read More
Council OKs $3.1 M Magnolia Ave. Streetscapes
Posted: 08/18/2026
Knoxville City Council tonight authorized Mayor Indya Kincannon to execute contracts to extend the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project eastward by another three blocks. Council also supported two major private investments in the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District. Read More
New Sue Clancy Greenway to Open Aug. 18
Posted: 08/17/2026
Mayor Indya Kincannon, City Council members and a wide range of community leaders will cut a ribbon at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, and officially open the new Sue Clancy Greenway Extension in Fountain City. Read More
New Hours at City Impoundment Lot Begin Aug. 8
Posted: 08/07/2026
Starting Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, the City's Vehicle Impoundment Facility will implement new weekend hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Read More
Neighborhood Resource Fair Set for Aug. 29
Posted: 08/07/2026
Residents can learn about services, programs and other opportunities to strengthen their neighborhoods and enrich their lives at the Neighborhood Resource Fair on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the World’s Fair Exhibition Hall. Read More
TDOT Begins Repairs to James White Parkway Aug. 7
Posted: 08/06/2026
For four consecutive weekends, starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, the Tennessee Department of Transportation's repairs to the James White Parkway bridges next to Covenant Health Park will close parts of the parkway. Read More
Police Chief Noel Suspended
Posted: 08/06/2026
Today, Mayor Indya Kincannon announced the suspension of Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel for one month, without pay. This suspension comes after a third-party investigation, prompted by KPD’s Office of Professional Standards. The investigation concluded that Chief Noel was inappropriately texting Officer Jasmine Reed, a female subordinate. Read More
Council OKs Playground Upgrade, Cleaner River
Posted: 08/04/2026
Knoxville City Council tonight supported Mayor Indya Kincannon’s range of proposals for investing in neighborhood amenities, ongoing Tennessee River cleanups, and home weatherization and accessibility upgrades. Read More
Public Invited to Stormwater Discussions
Posted: 08/03/2026
The City’s Stormwater Engineering Division is hosting four public discussions to share updates on its comprehensive stormwater system analysis and to hear from property owners about their flash flooding experiences. Read More
Applications Open for Next Cohort of Emerging Leaders Council
Posted: 07/28/2026
Knoxville youth interested in developing leadership skills, building a strong professional network, learning directly from local leaders, and making a difference in their community are invited to apply for the next cohort of Mayor Indya Kincannon’s Emerging Leaders Council. Read More
Council Approves Affordable Housing at St. Mary's Site
Posted: 07/21/2026
At their July 21, 2026, meeting, Knoxville City Council voted support Mayor Indya Kincannon’s goals of investing in the creation and preservation of affordable housing and keeping residents stably housed. Read More
City Council Approves North Waterfront Plan, Data Center Moratorium
Posted: 07/08/2026
City Council voted July 7, 2026, on matters including data center moratorium, North Waterfront redevelopment, doubling the City’s solar power and pedestrian improvements on Sutherland Avenue. Read More
City Offices Closed July 3 for July 4 Holiday
Posted: 06/29/2026
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day as the nation celebrates its Semiquincentennial. Read More
Celebrate America's 250th at Festival on the 4th on World's Fair Park
Posted: 06/25/2026
Join your friends and neighbors to celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Festival on the 4th, presented by Y-12 Credit Union, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, 5-10 p.m. at World's Fair Park. Read More
City Receives $15K AARP Grant for Road Safety Upgrades
Posted: 06/25/2026
The City of Knoxville has received a $15,000 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant to make a neighborhood road safer for residents. Read More
City Supports Homelessness Service Partners
Posted: 06/23/2026
Tonight, Knoxville City Council supported Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposal to provide more than $300,000 in funding to five community non-profit organizations that are serving individuals experiencing homelessness – or proactively working to avert homelessness. Read More
United Way, City Seek Neighbors' Feedback on William Powell Park
Posted: 06/22/2026
United Way of Greater Knoxville and the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department, with support from the YWCA and Bike Walk Knoxville, are inviting East Knoxville residents to help shape the future of William Powell Park, known to longtime residents as Linden Park, through a community survey and a public meeting. Read More
City Closures, Celebrations for Juneteenth
Posted: 06/16/2026
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Read More
'Celebrate Chilhowee!' on July 1
Posted: 06/15/2026
On July 1, Knoxville’s Parks and Recreation Department will assume management of Chilhowee Park. What better way to mark the milestone than an evening with food trucks and Parks and Rec’s KORE Mobile Outreach on the Midway? Families are invited to “Celebrate Chilhowee!” from 5-8 p.m. the evening of Wednesday, July 1, on the Midway, the 13-acre tract south of Magnolia Avenue. Read More
City Investing in Water Quality, Flood Control
Posted: 06/10/2026
The City is investing $8.4 million citywide to remedy some of the worst flooding and water-quality problems. None of the recent water-quality work is more dramatic or visible than improvements this spring at Rock City Ballpark in South Knoxville. Read More
Mayor Seeks Unified Approach on Data Centers
Posted: 06/08/2026
In a letter, Mayor Indya Kincannon has asked Knoxville-Knox County Planning to review and provide guidance around data centers within Knoxville city limits. Read More
City Hosts 17th Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast June 4
Posted: 06/01/2026
All businesses, including new and small businesses, are invited to attend the City of Knoxville’s 17th annual Business Opportunities Breakfast on Thursday, June 4, 2026, 7:30-10 a.m. at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Read More
Public Input: Share Your Ideas With Us!
Posted: 06/01/2026
The City of Knoxville values your ideas and perspectives. Sharing your thoughts and lived experiences with us helps our planning teams in directing your tax dollars to more efficiently and effectively deliver services. This week, please take a few minutes and take any or all of these three open online surveys. Read More
City Council Adopts 2026-27 Budget
Posted: 05/26/2026
Knoxville City Council tonight adopted Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed $499 million net budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 that invests strategically, emphasizes core services, and holds the line on taxes. Read More
Summer Sizzles with Parks and Rec
Posted: 05/20/2026
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department goes into high gear this Memorial Day weekend to launch into the first of many ways families can stay active and creative this season. Read More
ADA Coordinator Cook Lauded as Pioneer
Posted: 05/19/2026
Stephanie Brewer Cook is retiring as the City of Knoxville’s ADA Coordinator after 29 years of advocacy. Read More
KCDC Opens RFQ Process to Redevelop Key South Waterfront Site
Posted: 05/19/2026
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), in partnership with the City of Knoxville, has launched a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process seeking qualified development teams to transform approximately 15 acres along the South Knoxville waterfront, considered one of Knoxville’s most significant remaining riverfront sites. Read More
City Offices Closed Memorial Day
Posted: 05/19/2026
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, for the Memorial Day holiday. Read More
City to Launch Pilot of Outdoor Refreshment Area
Posted: 05/15/2026
The City of Knoxville announces the launch of a pilot program that identifies the Market Square area as a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area or DORA. Read More
KAT Offers Shuttle Sunday, Connecting SoKno, Open Streets
Posted: 05/14/2026
Thanks to a creative community collaboration, the SoKno Shuttle will connect residents to Open Streets Knoxville on Gay Street and Cattywampus Puppet Parade and Block Party in Suttree Landing Park. Both events will be held 2-6 p.m. this Sunday, May 17, 2026. Read More
From Mowing to Growing: Public Service Plants Empty Plots with Pollinators
Posted: 05/13/2026
In recent years, the City’s Public Service Department has traded some mowing for more growing – transforming small City-owned lots into wildflower gardens that achieve multiple goals, including reduced mowing and increased biodiversity. Read More
City to Take On Invasive Plant Species
Posted: 05/12/2026
Kudzu, you’ve overstayed your welcome. For decades, this Asian invasive species has run rampantly roughshod over anything in its path – including parts of Fort Dickerson Park and near Augusta Quarry. Tonight, City Council supported Mayor Indya Kincannon’s efforts to use state grant funding to amp up the fight against the invasive species that have dominated some of Knoxville’s park landscapes. Read More
Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Truck Pops Up in Powell May 13
Posted: 05/04/2026
Area residents who need to dispose of old or unwanted chemicals, non-alkaline batteries and battery-powered devices are invited to bring them to the mobile Household Hazardous Waste truck at the Powell Convenience Center (7311 Morton View Lane) on Wednesday, May 13, from 3-6 p.m. Read More
Downtown / South Knoxville Open House May 5
Posted: 04/30/2026
The City of Knoxville is launching a Downtown / South Knoxville Connectivity Study – and, to be most effective, the planners need to hear from residents. A kickoff drop-in open house is scheduled from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, in the Main Assembly Room of the City County Building. An online survey will follow, to be launched May 5. Read More
Chapman Hwy. Design Work to Start
Posted: 04/28/2026
City Council Tuesday night authorized Mayor Indya Kincannon to execute an agreement to start Chapman Highway safety upgrades – as well as agreements for allocation of private donations to help build a new Habitat for Humanity community and a new roof for historic Blount Mansion. Read More
Kincannon Budget Prioritizes People, Public Safety, Parks and Housing
Posted: 04/24/2026
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon today proposed a balanced, no-new-taxes $499 million net budget that invests strategically while emphasizing core services. Read More
City Hosts Third Annual Career Fair April 28
Posted: 04/21/2026
Curious about a career with the City of Knoxville? You’re invited to the City Career Fair on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2-6 p.m. at the Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Avenue. Read More
City Flips Switch on Community Center Solar on Earth Day
Posted: 04/16/2026
In celebration of Earth Day, Mayor Indya Kincannon will join children in the Parks and Recreation after-school program to flip the switch on a new solar panel array with battery storage at the Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Read More
City, Planning Launch What's Next Knoxville? Comprehensive Plan Update
Posted: 04/14/2026
The City of Knoxville and Knoxville-Knox County Planning are embarking on an update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan named What’s Next Knoxville? with the first listening sessions set for Sunday, April 26. Read More
Open Streets Showcases Gay Street May 17
Posted: 04/14/2026
Knoxville neighbors are invited to walk, bike, jog, or dance their way down Gay Street at the 12th annual Open Streets Knoxville event on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 2-6 p.m. Read More
Update on Burlington Fire Station, Streetscapes
Posted: 04/10/2026
If you've driven through or past Burlington recently, you've noticed that the new Burlington Fire Station No. 6 is going vertical. Meanwhile, work is starting nearby on the Burlington Streetscapes Project on Monday, April 13. Read More
Kid A' Riffic Fun in the Park Series Begins June 3
Posted: 04/10/2026
The 2026 season of Kid A'Riffic Fun in the Park events at parks across Knoxville begins Wednesday, June 3, at Chilhowee Park Read More
Concerts on the Square 2026 Season Begins May 5
Posted: 04/07/2026
Weekly live music returns to Market Square starting May 5 when Concerts on the Square, the City’s free live music series presented by First Century Bank, begins its 2026 season. Read More
City Participates in Bio-Blitz April 24-27
Posted: 04/06/2026
The City and partners including Zoo Knoxville and Ijams Nature Center gear up to document biodiversity during City Nature Challenge, April 24-27, 2026. Read More
Rebuilt Greenway Zig Zag Bridge Reopens
Posted: 04/02/2026
One of the most iconic sections of one of Knoxville’s most popular greenways is reopening tomorrow (Friday, April 3). Third Creek Greenway’s Zig Zag Bridge – formally named the Ulmer Bridge – has been completely rebuilt in less than two months by the City’s Public Service Department. Read More
High Gas Prices, City Stretches Tax Dollars
Posted: 03/31/2026
Recent surges in the price of gasoline are costing taxpayers about $7,500 more per day to keep police cruisers, fire engines and Knoxville Area Transit buses running. But by buying in bulk, price-shopping with 12 wholesale fuel distributors, and having enough reserve fuel to be able to avoid buying when prices are at their peaks, Knoxville fleet managers are stretching tax dollars as much as market conditions allow. Read More
State of City Set for April 24
Posted: 03/31/2026
On Friday morning, April 24, Mayor Indya Kincannon will present her proposed 2026-27 budget during her State of the City Address at the new Urban Wilderness Gateway Park pavilion. Read More
Draft HND Plan Available for Public Review
Posted: 03/30/2026
The Housing and Neighborhood Development (HND) Department has published its Draft 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for 30 days of public review and comment. Read More
All-Ages Skate Party Kicks Off Youth Violence Prevention Week
Posted: 03/23/2026
The City of Knoxville Office of Community Safety and Empowerment invites families to roll into Youth Violence Prevention Week (April 19-25, 2026) at the Roll 4 Peace skate party on Sunday, April 19, 2026, 12-2 p.m. at Skatetown, 5713 N. Broadway. Read More
Stadium Concourse Opens for Walkers March 23
Posted: 03/19/2026
Beginning Monday, March 23, the Covenant Health concourse will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. via the First Base and Third Base gates, allowing residents, visitors and downtown employees the opportunity to walk through the stadium concourse and experience the venue even on non-event days. Read More
Parks and Rec Master Plan Approved
Posted: 03/17/2026
Knoxville City Council tonight (March 17, 2026) gave final approval to and authorized Mayor Indya Kincannon to adopt the City’s Parks & Recreation Master Plan. Council also authorized the Mayor to execute agreements to deliver more than $520,000 in services and grants aimed at promoting youth-serving programs and reducing community violence, and improvements are coming to a Northeast Knoxville intersection. Read More
Downtown Roads Close for Weekend St. Patrick's Day Events
Posted: 03/13/2026
A few roads in downtown Knoxville will close temporarily to accommodate special events happening this weekend. Read More
Parks & Rec Holds Public Meetings on Proposals
Posted: 03/10/2026
The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department is holding public meetings to get feedback from residents about two proposed projects for which it is seeking grant funding: a bicycle skills course at Holston River Park and connectivity improvements at Gov. Ned McWherter and Suttree Landing parks. . Read More
Chapman Highway Federal Safety Grant Finalized
Posted: 03/09/2026
Now that a $17.8 million federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant agreement has been executed, design work will begin in earnest for significant safety improvements on Chapman Highway between Blount Avenue and Woodlawn Pike. Read More
Healthy Newborn Safely Surrendered at KFD Station 17
Posted: 03/06/2026
On March 6, 2026, Knoxville Fire Department confirmed that a healthy newborn was safely surrendered at the Safe Haven Baby Box located at Station 17 on Western Avenue. Read More
Frequency Resumes March 9 on Three KAT Bus Routes
Posted: 03/06/2026
Starting Monday, March 9, 30-minute frequency returns to KAT Bus routes on Western, Sutherland and Central/Clinton Hwy. Read More
East Knoxville's Sylvia McLaurin Gets Annual Good Neighbor Award
Posted: 03/06/2026
East Knoxville neighbor Sylvia McLaurin received the Diana Conn Good Neighbor of the Year Award at the 2026 Neighborhood Awards Dinner. Read More
1st Trash Compactors, Recycling Center Helpers
Posted: 03/03/2026
Two small milestones at tonight’s City Council meeting signaled how managing trash and recycling is changing for the better. Read More
Chilhowee Park Advisory Group to Meet 3/24
Posted: 03/03/2026
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon – in partnership with 6th District Councilman Denzel Grant – has invited a diverse group of community leaders to advise the City on future investments in Chilhowee Park. The Chilhowee Park Advisory Group will meet for the first time at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, at the Jacob Building. All of the advisory group’s meetings are open to the public. Read More
City Hires Ellie Moore as Downtown Coordinator
Posted: 02/19/2026
Mayor Indya Kincannon has announced that Ellie Moore will join her staff as the City’s Downtown Coordinator. Read More
Council OKs Funds for Paving, Bridge, Sidewalks
Posted: 02/17/2026
Knoxville City Council’s biggest monetary decisions tonight (Feb. 17, 2026) centered on bridge-building engineering expertise, concrete and especially asphalt. Council authorized Mayor Indya Kincannon’s administration to invest $6.4 million in three major Engineering Department projects: $5 million to begin 2026 street resurfacing and $419,000 for design of a new East Greenway Drive bridge over White’s Creek. In a third project, Council bumped up to more than $1 million an existing contract that has replaced more than 50,000 square feet of sidewalks throughout Knoxville. Read More
City Departments Participate in Business Expo March 3
Posted: 02/12/2026
City of Knoxville departments that purchase millions of dollars of supplies and services annually will talk to prospective suppliers at the 6th Annual Business Outreach Expo on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 8:30-11 a.m. at Roane State Community College. Read More
Historic Giffin Square Project Breaks Ground Feb. 9
Posted: 02/06/2026
Elected officials, South Knoxville neighbors and historic preservation advocates will gather Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at 1 p.m. to break ground on Historic Giffin Square, a project that will simultaneously preserve South Knoxville’s 98-year-old Giffin Elementary School and create 77 affordable residential units. Read More
Council OKs Safety, Social Services Investments
Posted: 02/03/2026
Knoxville City Council tonight authorized Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed investments in multiple public safety projects and social service initiatives. Read More
City Prepares for Weekend Winter Storm
Posted: 01/29/2026
City of Knoxville departments and partners are preparing for another round of wintry weather anticipated on Friday, Jan. 30. Read More
Third Creek Greenway Bridge to be Repaired
Posted: 01/29/2026
The iconic and well-traveled Third Creek Greenway Zig Zag Bridge is getting a major makeover. This section of the greenway will be closed to pedestrians, scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 2. The worn and slick-when-wet wooden decking is being removed. The repaired bridge will reopen in about a month with new wooden boards and safety treads, which will provide greater traction and reduce slipping. Read More
Knoxville Fire Department Recruitment Expo is Feb. 25
Posted: 01/28/2026
Prospective firefighters and families are invited to learn more about working for the Knoxville Fire Department at the second annual Spring Recruitment Expo on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. Read More
Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Grand Opening Feb. 5
Posted: 01/28/2026
The Urban Wilderness Gateway Park will open with a community celebration on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at 4 p.m. Read More
Community Agency Grant Program Applications Open
Posted: 01/22/2026
The City of Knoxville is now accepting applications for funding from the Community Agency Grants program for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The deadline to apply is Feb. 17, 2026. Read More
KPD Now Fully Staffed
Posted: 01/20/2026
Mayor Indya Kincannon opened tonight’s City Council meeting by applauding the Police Department’s efforts to recruit and train quality officers, celebrating KPD being fully staffed for the first time in more than a decade. Read More
Knoxville Recognized for Use of Data to Inform, Improve
Posted: 01/14/2026
The City of Knoxville has received Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification for establishing exceptional data capabilities to inform policy, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate programs, and engage residents. Read More
City Prepared for Winter Weather
Posted: 01/13/2026
With temperatures plunging and the possibility of winter’s first snowfall later this week, City crews are prepared for whatever Mother Nature might throw at Knoxville. Read More
Updates on Sevier Avenue Projects
Posted: 01/09/2026
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon joined Old Sevier Merchants Association business owners Thursday evening, heard their ideas and shared updates on several key projects. Read More
2025 Marked by Milestone Accomplishments
Posted: 01/07/2026
There were many Knoxville milestones and positive trends in 2025. Crime was way down. So were traffic fatalities. Transit ridership was up. Neighborhood services – like brush pickup and pothole patching – were delivered with high quality, and on a massive scale. Also, City government continued its historic and unprecedented investment and collaborative partnerships in affordable housing. Read More
City Hosts Public Meeting on Annual Action Plan
Posted: 01/06/2026
A public meeting on Jan. 13, 2026, will focus on development of the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, which guides funding decisions for affordable housing, homelessness, and non-housing community development activities. Read More
City Crews to Repair James White Greenway
Posted: 01/05/2026
Beginning next week, City Public Service Department crews will begin repairing the broken, sagging asphalt and damaged fencing on a 200-foot-long stretch of James White Greenway. Read More
Native-plant Upgrades Proposed at Ashe Park
Posted: 01/01/1800
The City of Knoxville is proposing to enhance a part of Victor Ashe Park by converting 17 acres of turf grass into a more healthy and ecologically diverse oak savannah – with native trees, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers. Think butterflies, birds and biodiversity. To answer questions and get additional input from park users, the City’s Parks and Recreation and Public Service departments are hosting a community meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the park’s Large Pavilion. Read More

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City Invests in Inskip Pool and Park

City Announces Safety City Community Renovation Campaign

Liberty Street Upgrades to be Celebrated

Safely Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste at Mobile Events

Discuss Downtown/SoKno Connectivity on Oct. 15

What’s Next Knoxville Fall Input Sessions Announced

LMU Enhances Public Green Space at St. Mary's

City Expands 9/11 Memorial Service

Council OKs $3.1 M Magnolia Ave. Streetscapes

New Sue Clancy Greenway to Open Aug. 18

New Hours at City Impoundment Lot Begin Aug. 8

Neighborhood Resource Fair Set for Aug. 29

TDOT Begins Repairs to James White Parkway Aug. 7

Police Chief Noel Suspended

Council OKs Playground Upgrade, Cleaner River

Public Invited to Stormwater Discussions

Applications Open for Next Cohort of Emerging Leaders Council

Council Approves Affordable Housing at St. Mary's Site

City Council Approves North Waterfront Plan, Data Center Moratorium

City Offices Closed July 3 for July 4 Holiday

Celebrate America's 250th at Festival on the 4th on World's Fair Park

City Receives $15K AARP Grant for Road Safety Upgrades

City Supports Homelessness Service Partners

United Way, City Seek Neighbors' Feedback on William Powell Park

City Closures, Celebrations for Juneteenth

'Celebrate Chilhowee!' on July 1

City Investing in Water Quality, Flood Control

Mayor Seeks Unified Approach on Data Centers

City Hosts 17th Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast June 4

Public Input: Share Your Ideas With Us!

City Council Adopts 2026-27 Budget

Summer Sizzles with Parks and Rec

ADA Coordinator Cook Lauded as Pioneer

KCDC Opens RFQ Process to Redevelop Key South Waterfront Site

City Offices Closed Memorial Day

City to Launch Pilot of Outdoor Refreshment Area

KAT Offers Shuttle Sunday, Connecting SoKno, Open Streets

From Mowing to Growing: Public Service Plants Empty Plots with Pollinators

City to Take On Invasive Plant Species

Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Truck Pops Up in Powell May 13

Downtown / South Knoxville Open House May 5

Chapman Hwy. Design Work to Start

Kincannon Budget Prioritizes People, Public Safety, Parks and Housing

City Hosts Third Annual Career Fair April 28

City Flips Switch on Community Center Solar on Earth Day

City, Planning Launch What's Next Knoxville? Comprehensive Plan Update

Open Streets Showcases Gay Street May 17

Update on Burlington Fire Station, Streetscapes

Kid A' Riffic Fun in the Park Series Begins June 3

Concerts on the Square 2026 Season Begins May 5

City Participates in Bio-Blitz April 24-27

Rebuilt Greenway Zig Zag Bridge Reopens

High Gas Prices, City Stretches Tax Dollars

State of City Set for April 24

Draft HND Plan Available for Public Review

All-Ages Skate Party Kicks Off Youth Violence Prevention Week

Stadium Concourse Opens for Walkers March 23

Parks and Rec Master Plan Approved

Downtown Roads Close for Weekend St. Patrick's Day Events

Parks & Rec Holds Public Meetings on Proposals

Chapman Highway Federal Safety Grant Finalized

Healthy Newborn Safely Surrendered at KFD Station 17

Frequency Resumes March 9 on Three KAT Bus Routes

East Knoxville's Sylvia McLaurin Gets Annual Good Neighbor Award

1st Trash Compactors, Recycling Center Helpers

Chilhowee Park Advisory Group to Meet 3/24

City Hires Ellie Moore as Downtown Coordinator

Council OKs Funds for Paving, Bridge, Sidewalks

City Departments Participate in Business Expo March 3

Historic Giffin Square Project Breaks Ground Feb. 9

Council OKs Safety, Social Services Investments

City Prepares for Weekend Winter Storm

Third Creek Greenway Bridge to be Repaired

Knoxville Fire Department Recruitment Expo is Feb. 25

Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Grand Opening Feb. 5

Community Agency Grant Program Applications Open

KPD Now Fully Staffed

Knoxville Recognized for Use of Data to Inform, Improve