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Communications Director

Kristin Farley
kfarley@knoxvilletn.gov
(865) 215-2589

400 Main St., Room 691
Knoxville, TN 37902

Below you will find the latest news and press releases from the City of Knoxville.

Public Meeting Scheduled as the City Moves Forward with Plans to Rebuild Fort Kid
Posted: 02/19/2020
The City of Knoxville is moving forward with improvement plans for Fort Kid. The City is committed to stabilizing the site, improving accessibility and making it a place for even more families to enjoy for generations to come. Read More
Hollywood Road Closure Extended By Two Weeks
Posted: 02/19/2020
Project managers estimate that Hollywood Road will remain closed through March 13 – two weeks longer than originally anticipated. Read More
Registration Open Now for Diversity Business Expo
Posted: 02/18/2020
The City of Knoxville and fellow members of the East Tennessee Purchasing Association will host the second annual Diversity Business Expo on Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 8 a.m. to Noon at Overcoming Believers Church (211 Harriet Tubman St.). Read More
Finance Dept. Continues 31-Year Streak of National Budget Presentation Awards
Posted: 02/18/2020
The City of Knoxville has again been recognized by its North American peers for leadership in effective budget presentation. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the City’s Finance Department a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 31st year in a row. Read More
Mayor Kincannon, Senior Staff, City Council Meet for Mid-Year Budget Review
Posted: 02/14/2020
Today, Feb. 14, 2020, Mayor Indya Kincannon and City Council representatives participated in the mid-year budget retreat, kicking off the public process of preparing the City’s budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Read More
Register Now for 2020 Neighborhood Conference
Posted: 02/11/2020
The City of Knoxville Office of Neighborhoods will host the 2020 Neighborhood Conference on Saturday, March 28, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Knoxville Convention Center. Registration is open now at KnoxvilleTN.gov/conference. Registrants without internet access may call 865-215-3232 to register by phone. Read More
Competition Supports Neighborhood Conference
Posted: 02/06/2020
The City of Knoxville Office of Neighborhoods invites neighborhood supporters and fans of craft beer to engage in a friendly competition that supports the 2020 Neighborhood Conference. Read More
Knoxville Utilities Board and City of Knoxville Hold Ribbon Cutting
Posted: 02/06/2020
The community has a new section of greenway today thanks to a partnership between KUB and City of Knoxville. Read More
Mayor Kincannon to Speak at Upcoming 2020 Census Meetings
Posted: 02/04/2020
This evening and Wednesday morning, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon will be speaking at two meetings with different stakeholders – both aimed at assuring a complete and accurate 2020 Census count. Read More
Public Auction of Impounded Vehicles Feb. 10, 2020
Posted: 02/03/2020
Vehicles impounded by the City of Knoxville Police Department or Codes Enforcement will be sold at public auction on Feb. 10, 2020. Read More
City of Knoxville Budget Retreat Set for Feb 14, 2020
Posted: 02/03/2020
On Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, Mayor Indya Kincannon and her staff will present updates to City Council, including a mid-year budget review and status reports on major City initiatives. Read More
Child Safety Seat Checkpoint February 8, 2020
Posted: 01/31/2020
The Knoxville Police Department will conduct a free child car seat checkpoint on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 917 E. Fifth Avenue. Read More
City Grant Applications Now Available for Funding to Support Homeless, Housing & Neighborhood Needs
Posted: 01/31/2020
Starting Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, the City of Knoxville Housing and Neighborhood Development Department (formerly Community Development) will begin accepting applications from nonprofit agencies that seek funding for programs that support the City’s housing objectives. Read More
Keep Knoxville Beautiful to Host 38th Annual Orchid Awards
Posted: 01/30/2020
On Tuesday, February 25, 2020, Keep Knoxville Beautiful will host the annual Orchids Beautification Awards at The Press Room, 730 N. Broadway from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday, February 21st. Read More
Mayor Kincannon Supports Body-Worn Cameras for KPD Patrol Officers
Posted: 01/28/2020
Mayor Indya Kincannon told City Council tonight (Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020) that she is committed to providing body-worn cameras to all patrol officers in Knoxville. Read More
KPD's Defensive Driving Program for Teens Set for February 7-8, 2020
Posted: 01/27/2020
Each month, the Knoxville Police Department offers a teen defensive driving program called T.R.A.C.K. (Training, Responsibility, Awareness, Confidence, Knowledge). The next session is set for February 7-8, 2020. Read More
Sidewalk Projects Help City Meet Goals
Posted: 01/24/2020
At its first meeting of the new year, City Council voted to approve $1.6 million to fund a new sidewalk project in East Knoxville and to remove and replace 35,000 square feet of sidewalk at 32 sites across the city. Read More
Ijams Nature Center Seeks Volunteers for Weed Wrangle Knoxville 2020
Posted: 01/23/2020
One of the biggest “pull” parties of the year needs YOU to help restore East Tennessee’s native landscapes. Read More
City Accepting Applications for Community Agency Grants
Posted: 01/22/2020
The City of Knoxville is now accepting applications from non-profit organizations interested in receiving Community Agency Grant (CAG) funding for Fiscal Year 2020-21, which begins July 1, 2020. Read More
Police Advisory & Review Committee (PARC) Meeting Set Jan. 30, 2020
Posted: 01/22/2020
The City of Knoxville Police Advisory & Review Committee (PARC) will hold its 4th Quarter meeting on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex in Lonsdale. Read More
MLK Avenue to Close Temporarily for Monday Parade
Posted: 01/17/2020
One of the highlights of Knoxville’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration is the King Day memorial parade and tribute service. Read More
Campaign to Boost Police Recruitment
Posted: 01/15/2020
The City of Knoxville is advancing a commitment to invest in a diverse police force that is fully staffed to better protect, serve and support neighborhoods. Read More
City Offices Closed to Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Posted: 01/10/2020
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read More
Public Meeting on the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan for 2020-2024
Posted: 01/10/2020
Knoxville residents are invited to learn how they and their neighbors prioritize the community’s needs for affordable housing, homelessness services, blight remediation, economic development and other issues that fall under the City’s Housing and Neighborhood Development Department. Read More
Nominations Sought for Award-Worthy Neighbors
Posted: 01/09/2020
The City of Knoxville Office of Neighborhoods is now accepting nominations for its annual Diana Conn Good Neighbor of the Year Award, which Mayor Indya Kincannon will present at the Neighborhood Conference on Saturday, March 28. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Read More
Lend a Helping Hand Through Project Help
Posted: 01/08/2020
The 2020 Project Help campaign kicks off Wednesday, January 8 and runs through February 5. Read More
MLK Commemorative Celebration Jan. 15-20, 2020
Posted: 01/07/2020
Since 1982, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission has organized a special celebration each year for the Knoxville area to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read More
Keep Knoxville Beautiful Announces 2020 Orchid Awards Nominees
Posted: 01/06/2020
On February 25th, 2020 Keep Knoxville Beautiful will host its annual Orchid Awards dinner, honoring Knoxville’s most beautiful properties, public spaces, and public art. Read More
KCDC Earns Additional Vouchers for Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities
Posted: 01/06/2020
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has been awarded 38 additional Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Program to help local residents ages 18-61 with disabilities secure affordable housing. Read More
Legacy Parks Foundation Confirms First Natural Shores Easement to Protect French Broad River Shorelines
Posted: 01/06/2020
Legacy Parks Foundation has announced its first Natural Shores Easement on Old French Road along the French Broad River. Read More
KAT Implements 2020 Service and Route Changes
Posted: 01/06/2020
In an effort to provide quality and efficient public transit services, KAT has implemented service modifications on Jan. 6, 2020: Read More
KPD's Defensive Driving Program for Teens Set for January 10-11, 2020
Posted: 01/03/2020
Each month, the Knoxville Police Department offers a teen defensive driving program called T.R.A.C.K. (Training, Responsibility, Awareness, Confidence, Knowledge). The next session is set for January 10-11, 2020. Read More
Child Safety Seat Checkpoint January 11, 2020
Posted: 01/03/2020
The Knoxville Police Department will conduct a free child car seat checkpoint on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 917 E. Fifth Avenue. Read More
KPD Raises over $14,000 for Charity Throughout Beard and Lapel Fundraiser
Posted: 01/02/2020
The final tally is in and Knoxville Police Department officers donated $14,215 to be divided among four different charitable organizations during its three-month beard and lapel fundraiser. Read More
Public Auction of Impounded Vehicles Jan. 6, 2020
Posted: 01/02/2020
Vehicles impounded by the City of Knoxville Police Department or Codes Enforcement will be sold at public auction in compliance with the Tenn. Code Ann. 55-16-106. The sale will be held at the Vehicle Impound Lot on Vice Mayor Jack Sharp Road (formerly BMX Blvd) beginning at 10:00 A.M on Jan. 6, 2020. Read More

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Public Meeting Scheduled as the City Moves Forward with Plans to Rebuild Fort Kid

Hollywood Road Closure Extended By Two Weeks

Registration Open Now for Diversity Business Expo

Finance Dept. Continues 31-Year Streak of National Budget Presentation Awards

Mayor Kincannon, Senior Staff, City Council Meet for Mid-Year Budget Review

Register Now for 2020 Neighborhood Conference

Competition Supports Neighborhood Conference

Knoxville Utilities Board and City of Knoxville Hold Ribbon Cutting

Mayor Kincannon to Speak at Upcoming 2020 Census Meetings

Public Auction of Impounded Vehicles Feb. 10, 2020

City of Knoxville Budget Retreat Set for Feb 14, 2020

Child Safety Seat Checkpoint February 8, 2020

City Grant Applications Now Available for Funding to Support Homeless, Housing & Neighborhood Needs

Keep Knoxville Beautiful to Host 38th Annual Orchid Awards

Mayor Kincannon Supports Body-Worn Cameras for KPD Patrol Officers

KPD's Defensive Driving Program for Teens Set for February 7-8, 2020

Sidewalk Projects Help City Meet Goals

Ijams Nature Center Seeks Volunteers for Weed Wrangle Knoxville 2020

City Accepting Applications for Community Agency Grants

Police Advisory & Review Committee (PARC) Meeting Set Jan. 30, 2020

MLK Avenue to Close Temporarily for Monday Parade

Campaign to Boost Police Recruitment

City Offices Closed to Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Public Meeting on the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan for 2020-2024

Nominations Sought for Award-Worthy Neighbors

Lend a Helping Hand Through Project Help

MLK Commemorative Celebration Jan. 15-20, 2020

Keep Knoxville Beautiful Announces 2020 Orchid Awards Nominees

KCDC Earns Additional Vouchers for Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities

Legacy Parks Foundation Confirms First Natural Shores Easement to Protect French Broad River Shorelines

KAT Implements 2020 Service and Route Changes

KPD's Defensive Driving Program for Teens Set for January 10-11, 2020

Child Safety Seat Checkpoint January 11, 2020

KPD Raises over $14,000 for Charity Throughout Beard and Lapel Fundraiser

Public Auction of Impounded Vehicles Jan. 6, 2020