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Sales Tax Referendum on Nov. 4 Ballot
Posted: 06/24/2025
Knoxville City Council voted tonight to let voters choose whether to increase the Local Option Sales Tax by a ½ cent – a move that would enable the City to build up neighborhoods with more sidewalks, paved streets and park amenities while tripling the City’s commitment to affordable housing. Read More
TVA Asks KUB Customers to Reduce Power Use
Posted: 06/24/2025
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has alerted KUB that its power supply is experiencing an increased demand caused by extremely high temperatures. Read More
See Renderings of Burlington Fire Station
Posted: 06/19/2025
The City’s $13.7 million investment in Burlington will kickstart with a groundbreaking later this year. But in the meantime – check out these renderings showing what the new fire station and streetscapes project will look like! Read More
Linda Parsons Named Fifth City Poet Laureate
Posted: 06/18/2025
Mayor Indya Kincannon has announced her appointment of the City’s fifth Poet Laureate. Linda Parsons will begin her two-year term on July 1, 2025. Read More
City Offices Closed Thursday for Juneteenth
Posted: 06/16/2025
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025, for the Juneteenth holiday. Read More
Minor Repairs To Start on 17th Street Bridge
Posted: 06/12/2025
Starting Monday, June 16, Southern Constructors Inc. crews will be making minor repairs to the 17th Street Bridge that will safely extend the lifespan of the 87-year-old bridge. Read More
City Council Supports Sales Tax Referendum
Posted: 06/10/2025
Knoxville City Council tonight agreed with Mayor Indya Kincannon: Voters should have the right to decide in November if they want to increase the Local Option Sales Tax by a ½ cent to enable the City to build more sidewalks, add more park amenities, pave more roads, and affordably house more families. Read More
KPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on June 20, 2025
Posted: 06/06/2025
The Knoxville Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on the night of Friday, June 20, 2025 in West Knoxville. Read More
Kid A' Riffic Free Family Fun Starts June 4
Posted: 05/28/2025
Kid A’ Riffic Fun in the Park, sponsored by Home Federal Bank, kicks off another season of summer fun for families on June 4, 2025, at Chilhowee Park. Read More
Council Approves 2025-26 Budget
Posted: 05/27/2025
Knoxville City Council tonight (May 27, 2025) approved the $477.3 million net budget proposed by Mayor Indya Kincannon. The 2025-26 budget prioritizes public safety, continuing high-quality core City services, and affordable housing. Read More
Local Option Sales Tax Proposal
Posted: 05/22/2025
Mayor Indya Kincannon is asking City Council to put a ½ cent Local Option Sales Tax increase on the November ballot. It is a move that, if approved by the voters, could generate as much as $47 million for more affordable housing, increased investments in our neighborhoods, and deferred maintenance at our parks and City properties. Read More
City Offices Closed May 26 for Memorial Day
Posted: 05/21/2025
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, for the Memorial Day holiday. Read More
City Outdoor Pools Open May 24
Posted: 05/20/2025
The City's two outdoor public pools open for the summer season Saturday, May 24, 2025, in time for Memorial Day weekend. Read More
Registration Open for Business Opportunities Breakfast
Posted: 05/14/2025
Local businesses and suppliers will learn what goods and services City departments and partner agencies plan to purchase in the next 12 to 18 months at the 16th annual Business Opportunities Breakfast on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 7:30-11 a.m. at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Read More
City Council Funds Violence Interruptors
Posted: 05/13/2025
City Council tonight (Tuesday, May 13) voted to fund local community violence interrupters, a new greenway along Broadway, and stormwater pipe repairs. Council also authorized Mayor Indya Kincannon to renew a contract with Smurfit WestRock to continue to process and market recyclable materials collected through curbside residential pickups and at City drop-off centers. Read More
Public Meeting on Violence Interruption Contract
Posted: 05/07/2025
Councilwoman Gwen McKenzie will lead a discussion about a proposed City of Knoxville contract extension with the National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform on Monday, May 12, 6-7 p.m., at Logan Temple AME Zion Church, 2744 Selma Ave. Read More
Knoxville Students Sought to Serve on Mayor's Youth Council
Posted: 05/07/2025
Applications are now open for Knoxville high school students interested in serving on Mayor Indya Kincannon’s Youth Council. Read More
Repair Work on Gay Street Bridge to Begin
Posted: 05/05/2025
Work to repair the Gay Street Bridge for pedestrian traffic is now underway. Read More
City Concert Series Begins May 6, 2025
Posted: 05/02/2025
Weekly live music returns to Market Square starting Tuesday, May 6 when the City’s live music series begins its 2025 season. Read More
311 Hosts 20th Birthday Open House
Posted: 04/30/2025
Residents are invited to celebrate 20 years of 311 at a birthday open house on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the 311 Offices of Customer Service Innovation. Read More
Private Donors Expand Affordable Housing
Posted: 04/29/2025
Knoxville City Council tonight (April 29, 2025) supported Mayor Indya Kincannon’s initiative to partner with private philanthropic donors to expand the construction of new affordable housing. Read More
Kincannon Proposed Budget Prioritizes Safety, Housing, Services, Investments
Posted: 04/25/2025
Touting “the power of teamwork” at the new Covenant Health Park stadium, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon today proposed her $477.3 million net budget. Read More
All4Knox Hosts Recovery Resource Fair April 30
Posted: 04/24/2025
All4Knox is hosting its first Recovery Housing and Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 9 a.m. to noon, at CAC's LT Ross Building on Western Avenue. Read More
City Hosts Youth Violence Prevention Week Event April 27
Posted: 04/16/2025
The City of Knoxville Office of Community Safety and Empowerment will host a Youth Violence Prevention Week kick-off party on Sunday, April 27, 2025, 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Emerald Youth Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex, 1740 Texas Avenue. Read More
City Offices Closed April 18 for Good Friday Holiday
Posted: 04/14/2025
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Friday, April 18, 2025, for the Good Friday holiday. Read More
City Proposes $1M for Youth Supportive Housing
Posted: 04/07/2025
The City’s Housing and Neighborhood Development (HND) Department seeks public review and input on allocating $1 million for the development of 18 new units of permanent supportive housing for youth aging out of the foster care system. Read More
State of the City Set for April 25 at New Stadium
Posted: 04/02/2025
On Friday morning, April 25, 2025, Mayor Indya Kincannon will climb the dugout steps and pitch her 2025-26 budget during her State of the City Address at the new Covenant Health Park. Read More
City to Install 1st Downtown Trash Compactor
Posted: 04/01/2025
Knoxville City Council tonight (April 1, 2025) thanked the Downtown Knoxville Alliance for a $75,000 donation that advances a long-range plan to add quiet, clean and self-contained trash compactors throughout downtown. Read More
KPD Honors Officers of the Year
Posted: 03/27/2025
The Knoxville Police Department recognized its 2024 award recipients for their above-and-beyond service during its annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on Thursday. Read More
Share Input on the Future of Knoxville Parks
Posted: 03/27/2025
The public engagement phase for Play Knoxville, the City’s Parks & Recreation Master Plan, is now underway. Read More
3,000 Homes Weatherized in KUB Service Area
Posted: 03/25/2025
As of March 25, 2025, more than 3,000 homes within Knoxville Utilities Board’s (KUB’s) service area have received weatherization, a major achievement in the utility provider’s continued efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs for low-income households. Read More
Funding OKed for Riverwalk Connection, Crosswalks
Posted: 03/18/2025
Knoxville City Council tonight voted to fund two requests recommended by Mayor Indya Kincannon and City Engineering that will enhance both mobility and public safety. One initiative will continue design work to creatively detour around a greenway barrier and open up wider access to a large stretch of the South Waterfront riverwalk. The other project adds or refreshes highly visible protective markings at crosswalks at about 70 intersections. Read More
City Hosts Job Fair March 26
Posted: 03/12/2025
Residents of all ages interested in career opportunities with the City of Knoxville are invited to the Job Fair and Career Expo on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Avenue. Read More
Stadium Parking Plan Includes Free Shuttle
Posted: 03/11/2025
The collaborative parking plan features more than 1,500 dedicated parking spaces to serve Covenant Health Park, including 1,100 for the general public and 400 for staff, vendors and season ticketholders. There will be a free shuttle from designated parking garages provided by Knoxville Area Transit (KAT). Read More
Downtown Parking Conversion Updates
Posted: 03/07/2025
As the final meters come down this weekend, and parking enhancements continue downtown, people parking on the street will have a three-week grace period to adapt to the change from meters to the ParkMobile app. Plus, downtown workers who meed guidelines will qualify for reduced-priced parking equal to $1.80 per day. Read More
Fresh News from Waste and Resources
Posted: 03/07/2025
Fresh news from the City's Waste and Resources office includes new and updated food scraps drop-off locations as part of the Knoxville Composting Project and changes to the Old City Recycling Center. Read More
KUB Fiber Reaches Halfway Mark in Buildout
Posted: 03/05/2025
Nearly two and a half years after the first installation, KUB Fiber has successfully reached the halfway point in its fiber network buildout, making high-speed internet available to nearly 84,000 residential and business customers across the KUB service area. Read More
Funds Approved for Gay Street Bridge Repairs
Posted: 03/05/2025
City Council’s agenda Tuesday night (March 4, 2025) was relatively short on agenda items, but impactful in terms of investing in Mayor Indya Kincannon’s and Council’s shared priorities. City Council in an 8-1 vote approved Mayor Kincannon’s proposals to pay for Gay Street Bridge repairs; fund a modern new Fire Department station and streetscapes upgrades in Burlington; support affordable housing in South Knoxville; and proceed with multiple transportation public safety projects. Read More
Weekend Road Closures Anticipate Festival Season
Posted: 02/26/2025
Looking for signs of festival season? You’ll find two in downtown this weekend: the Market Street pedestrian zone reopens Feb. 28, and the Mardi Growl Parade is March 1. Read More
Downtown Parking Conversion Begins
Posted: 02/24/2025
In March, City crews will begin replacing parking signs and meters as part of Knoxville’s revised downtown parking plan. First step: ParkMobile digital payment system. Read More
TDOT Launches Pothole Repair after Floods and Winter Storm
Posted: 02/21/2025
The recent heavy rains and winter weather have created an abundance of potholes along interstates and state routes. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has already enacted its statewide effort using all available resources, including contractors, to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible. Read More
KUB Power Supply Returns to Normal Feb. 21, 2025
Posted: 02/21/2025
KUB is returning to normal operations following a period of increased electricity demand caused by extremely cold temperatures. Read More
Cal Johnson Community Center Accessibility Improvements Ribbon Cutting
Posted: 02/20/2025
Join City officials at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, as they cut a ceremonial ribbon and celebrate the completion of several accessibility upgrades at Cal Johnson Community Center, 507 Hall of Fame Drive. Read More
TVA asks KUB Customers to Reduce Power Usage
Posted: 02/19/2025
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has alerted KUB that its power supply is experiencing an increased demand caused by extremely cold temperatures. Read More
Groups Receive $150,000 to Meet Task Force Goals
Posted: 02/14/2025
Ten organizations will receive a total of $150,000 in grant funding from the African American Equity Restoration Task Force (AAERTF) to meet its key goals for reinvestment in the East Knoxville community. Read More
City Co-Hosts Creekbank Repair Workshop
Posted: 02/12/2025
Individuals interested in learning cost-effective and beneficial techniques to stabilize erosion along creekbanks are encouraged to attend a Creekbank Repair Workshop on Friday, March 7, 2025. Read More
Knoxville Fire Department Hosts Recruitment Expo
Posted: 02/10/2025
The Knoxville Fire Department will host a Recruitment Expo on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Knoxville Expo Center, to connect motivated individuals with KFD staff to learn about a rewarding career in fire safety and opportunities to apply for the next recruitment class. Read More
Nominations Open for Knoxville Poet Laureate
Posted: 02/05/2025
The Arts & Culture Alliance is now accepting nominations through March 28, 2025, for the fifth Knoxville Poet Laureate. Read More
Apply Jan. 31, 2025 for CDBG, Homeless Funding
Posted: 01/30/2025
On Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, the City of Knoxville Housing and Neighborhood Development Department will begin accepting applications from nonprofit agencies whose work supports low- to moderate-income neighborhoods and reduces and prevents homelessness. Read More
Melnik Returns to City as Sustainability Director
Posted: 01/28/2025
Patience Melnik, who served as the City’s Waste and Resources Manager for almost five years, will return in February 2025 as Director of the City’s Office of Sustainability. Read More
KUB Fiber Continues to Provide Free Internet to Income-Eligible Student Households
Posted: 01/27/2025
KUB Fiber’s rapid expansion is bringing the fastest internet available to more families across the region. Read More
City Taking Applications for Community, Opioid Grants
Posted: 01/23/2025
The City of Knoxville is now accepting applications for funding from two grant programs facilitated by Mayor Indya Kincannon’s office: Community Agency Grants (CAG) and Opioid Abatement Grants for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Read More
City Hosts Public Meeting on Five-Year Consolidated Plan
Posted: 01/22/2025
The City of Knoxville will host a public meeting on Jan. 28, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the City’s Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Avenue, to present information and data gathered about Knoxville's housing and neighborhood development needs that will be used to draft the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. Read More
KUB Power Supply Returns to Normal
Posted: 01/22/2025
KUB is returning to normal operations following a period of increased electricity demand caused by extremely cold temperatures. Read More
TVA Asks KUB Customers to Reduce Power Use
Posted: 01/21/2025
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has alerted KUB that its power supply is experiencing an increased demand caused by extremely cold temperatures Read More
City Offices Closed for MLK Day
Posted: 01/17/2025
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Read More
KPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on January 31st
Posted: 01/17/2025
KPD officers will staff the checkpoint, which will be set up on N. Broadway just north of the downtown area. Read More
Knoxville Becomes Tennessee's First Charging Smart City
Posted: 01/16/2025
The City of Knoxville is the first Tennessee city to join Charging Smart. Read More
City Court Inclement Weather Policy
Posted: 01/09/2025
In the event of inclement weather, City Court will follow the closing and delay schedule for Knox County Schools. Read More
$24.7 M RAISE Grant Awarded
Posted: 01/08/2025
The City of Knoxville has been awarded a $24.7 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help realize the South Knoxville Pedestrian Bridge. Read More
City Hosts Public Service Hiring Event Jan. 22
Posted: 01/07/2025
The City’s Public Works Department is hosting a first-of-its-kind hiring event on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, with the goal of hiring more than 20 entry-level Public Service employees. Read More
KAT Provides Free Rides to Warming Centers
Posted: 01/06/2025
Due to extremely cold temperatures in the immediate forecast, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is partnering with the Knoxville–Knox County Office of Housing Stability to provide complimentary rides to warming centers from Monday, Jan. 6, through at least Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. Read More
Block of 17th Street Closed Next Week
Posted: 01/03/2025
Taking advantage of fewer University of Tennessee students on campus due to the winter break, a block of South 17th Street between Cumberland and White avenues will be closed next week to accommodate a contractor installing electrical conduit. Read More
Sevier Avenue Project Open House on Jan. 9
Posted: 01/03/2025
Continuing to provide the latest information about the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project, City staff will host a drop-in open house meeting at South Knoxville Elementary School, 801 Sevier Ave., from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Read More
Dangerous Cold Weather January 6-13
Posted: 01/03/2025
Four local churches will open their doors as overnight warming centers to anyone who needs a warm, indoor space on nights when temperatures drop below 25 degrees. This includes the nights of Friday, Jan. 3 and Saturday, Jan. 4. Read More
Demo Work to Temporarily Close Market Street
Posted: 01/02/2025
Beginning Monday, Jan. 6, anticipate the start of several temporary downtown street and sidewalk closures to accommodate the property owners’ planned demolition of the Pryor Brown Garage. Read More

Communications Director

Sales Tax Referendum on Nov. 4 Ballot

TVA Asks KUB Customers to Reduce Power Use

See Renderings of Burlington Fire Station

Linda Parsons Named Fifth City Poet Laureate

City Offices Closed Thursday for Juneteenth

Minor Repairs To Start on 17th Street Bridge

City Council Supports Sales Tax Referendum

KPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on June 20, 2025

Kid A' Riffic Free Family Fun Starts June 4

Council Approves 2025-26 Budget

Local Option Sales Tax Proposal

City Offices Closed May 26 for Memorial Day

City Outdoor Pools Open May 24

Registration Open for Business Opportunities Breakfast

City Council Funds Violence Interruptors

Public Meeting on Violence Interruption Contract

Knoxville Students Sought to Serve on Mayor's Youth Council

Repair Work on Gay Street Bridge to Begin

City Concert Series Begins May 6, 2025

311 Hosts 20th Birthday Open House

Private Donors Expand Affordable Housing

Kincannon Proposed Budget Prioritizes Safety, Housing, Services, Investments

All4Knox Hosts Recovery Resource Fair April 30

City Hosts Youth Violence Prevention Week Event April 27

City Offices Closed April 18 for Good Friday Holiday

City Proposes $1M for Youth Supportive Housing

State of the City Set for April 25 at New Stadium

City to Install 1st Downtown Trash Compactor

KPD Honors Officers of the Year

Share Input on the Future of Knoxville Parks

3,000 Homes Weatherized in KUB Service Area

Funding OKed for Riverwalk Connection, Crosswalks

City Hosts Job Fair March 26

Stadium Parking Plan Includes Free Shuttle

Downtown Parking Conversion Updates

Fresh News from Waste and Resources

KUB Fiber Reaches Halfway Mark in Buildout

Funds Approved for Gay Street Bridge Repairs

Weekend Road Closures Anticipate Festival Season

Downtown Parking Conversion Begins

TDOT Launches Pothole Repair after Floods and Winter Storm

KUB Power Supply Returns to Normal Feb. 21, 2025

Cal Johnson Community Center Accessibility Improvements Ribbon Cutting

TVA asks KUB Customers to Reduce Power Usage

Groups Receive $150,000 to Meet Task Force Goals

City Co-Hosts Creekbank Repair Workshop

Knoxville Fire Department Hosts Recruitment Expo

Nominations Open for Knoxville Poet Laureate

Apply Jan. 31, 2025 for CDBG, Homeless Funding

Melnik Returns to City as Sustainability Director

KUB Fiber Continues to Provide Free Internet to Income-Eligible Student Households

City Taking Applications for Community, Opioid Grants

City Hosts Public Meeting on Five-Year Consolidated Plan

KUB Power Supply Returns to Normal

TVA Asks KUB Customers to Reduce Power Use

City Offices Closed for MLK Day

KPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on January 31st

Knoxville Becomes Tennessee's First Charging Smart City

City Court Inclement Weather Policy

$24.7 M RAISE Grant Awarded

City Hosts Public Service Hiring Event Jan. 22

KAT Provides Free Rides to Warming Centers

Block of 17th Street Closed Next Week

Sevier Avenue Project Open House on Jan. 9

Dangerous Cold Weather January 6-13

Demo Work to Temporarily Close Market Street