The City offers a variety of other benefits to its employees.


EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) - The City provides an EAP to all benefits-eligible employees and their dependents.  The EAP provides up to 10 counseling sessions per issue per year for normal life issues. To make an appointment please call 1-800-986-4513.   You may also access their website at: www.login.breehealth.com.  Or, download the mobile app:  Bree Health


EMPLOYEE BUS PASS PROGRAM - This pilot program was developed by the City to enhance its benefits package, reduce City greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce parking congestion.  All benefits-eligible employees are able to receive one 30-day bus pass each month.


LONG TERM DISABILITY PLAN - Short-term absences can be covered through the use of sick days, annual pay, and the Sick Leave Bank.  However, the City provides long-term disability coverage for all benefit-eligible employees.  Employees eligible for coverage will have coverage on the first day of the month after they have completed sixty (60) days of permanent, full-time employment.


LONGEVITY PAY - All members of the uniformed and non uniformed bodies who are permanent full-time employees shall be entitled to monthly longevity payments beginning after the completion of four years of continuous service.


SAFETY PROGRAMS - The City has a written agreement with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development for the City to self-enforce safety regulations. That document also functions as an Executive Order implementing the City's safety program. Please call Risk Management at 865-215-3338 for more information.


TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - Tuition reimbursement for employees is a plan which offers financial assistance to an employee who takes college-level courses directly related to his/her work or to a position the employee might conceivably be considered for in the future and which is likely to increase his/her value to the City.


WORKERS' COMPENSATION - The City contracts with Premise Health to provide on-site medical services, including treatment of work related injuries at the Health, Education and Wellness Center (The Center) as well as on-site physical therapy. Case management, ergonomics and vocational rehabilitation are also provided on-site. Please call Risk Management at 865-215-3338 for more information.


YMCA MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT - Starting January 1, 2026, all full-time, benefits-eligible City employees receive a free membership at Knoxville YMCA locations.  To sign up, please visit your local YMCA, show them a recent paystub, and enroll as a member.