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Sales Tax Referendum Questions?…
We have answers.
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 Partnerships Help First Creek Reach Final Phase
Housing ribbon cuttings are exciting. You can’t beat the positive energy of providing new, safe and affordable homes.
The Sept. 30 event to celebrate the completion of Phase 3 of First Creek at Austin felt extra special.
As Mayor Kincannon said that morning, First Creek at Austin is the city’s first mixed-income community, “and it was built from the ground up based on…exactly what the neighbors who lived here said they wanted.”
This extensive project by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has transformed the former Austin Homes site -- originally 200 units on 23 acres built in 1941 -- into a brand new neighborhood with 446 new homes of various styles to accommodate different family sizes and preferences.
All told, the City has invested a total of $14.1 million in sitewide infrastructure support, including new neighborhood streets, sidewalks and utilities.
How is this new neighborhood within walking distance of downtown a #KnoxvilleJobWellDone?
It’s the partnerships!
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Knoxville Fire Department’s Annual Memorial Service
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Pleasant Ridge Road Widening Gets Underway
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How Green Heron Is Helping Knoxville Grow Greener
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Awards Ceremony Celebrates City Staff, Suppliers
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Are You Taking Advantage of All the City Perks? Don’t Miss the Benefits Fair
 It’s that time of the year to mark your calendar for the City’s Benefits Fair & Luncheon on October 31st.
Come enjoy lunch, take part in a costume contest, and most importantly learn about all the amazing “perks” you have here at the City —and make sure you are taking full advantage of them!
If not, find out how to “pivot” to make the most of your benefits.
Click the button below to read more about one of your colleagues who taps into the services at the Center to meet his impressive health goals.
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Come on in! The water feels great!
 Did you know? In just a few months, almost 9,000 people swam, paddleboarded or floated at the reopened and improved Augusta Quarry. There were 1,000 swimmers over Labor Day weekend alone.
Here's a video from an Oct. 15 celebration of the first successful season with all the new Augusta Quarry amenities - it was great to gather with Aslan Foundation, outdoor recreation advocates, and the design and construction teams!
Combined, more than $11 million in public and private funding has been invested in recent years to make Augusta Quarry more accessible and more family-friendly.
The newest amenities include floating docks, bathrooms, a vendor pavilion, an expanded overlook, and a new accessible path leading down to the water's edge.
Haven’t been to Augusta Quarry yet? C’mon down! The weather still feels like summer!
National Night Out Brings Neighbors Together
 Several neighborhoods across the city celebrated National Night Out (NNO) on October 7.
NNO is a time for neighbors and first responders to connect and to get to know each other better.
City leaders worked with several neighborhood groups for our second annual city-wide kick-off celebration.
The kickoff celebration was held at Tank Strickland Park and was planned in coordination with multiple neighborhoods associations in East Knoxville.
Click the button below to read more and see highlights.
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This month’s mystery employee occasionally wears a hard hat on the job.
Her list of projects covers all corners of the city.
And she’s one of several of your colleagues who got her first experience with working for local government through Americorps.
Can you guess her identity?
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 Happy anniversary to employees hired in the month of October!
Congratulations to the individuals and departments that recently won awards and KUDOS.
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Congratulations to the 2025 Employees of the Year
Click the button below to view photos and learn more about your fellow coworkers.
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