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Welcome to the City Blog! Here you will find news and notes about City of Knoxville services, updates on ongoing projects, links to community events, and much more. If you have questions or comments about the Blog, please email [email protected]. If you would like to peruse our Blog Archives please click here.

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A Letter From Sustainability Director Brian Blackmon: Excited About Going Electric? We Can Help! 
As you’ve no doubt already heard, there is a lot of exciting buzz around electric vehicles over the last year. Maybe you’ve heard about KAT’s new all-electric buses, or perhaps you’ve driven one of ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Sep 24, 2021 at 9:26 AM
  
Urban Wilderness Gateway Park, On Time and Within Budget: 'It's What We Do' 
The first phase of the $10 million Urban Wilderness Gateway Park is finished, and the next part - the construction of play features, restrooms, water fountains, picnic areas and shade structures - is ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Aug 27, 2021 at 12:28 PM
  
Stormwater Infrastructure Being Installed for Northwest Greenway Connector 
Construction is well underway on the $1.6 million Northwest Greenway Connector, a key half-mile stretch of trail connecting Victor Ashe Park and Western Avenue at Ball Camp Pike. "It's going well," ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Aug 26, 2021 at 10:53 PM
  
The Music Returns to World’s Fair Park! 
Five free twilight concerts. Happy families and music lovers, spread out on green grass, blankets and chairs, enjoying the summer nights and the downtown vibe. It’s what the City envisioned when it ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jul 29, 2021 at 9:45 PM
  
Before Fountain City Park Became a Knoxville Park, Stormwater Engineers Were Giving TLC to the Lake 
Last month, City Council approved the recommendation by Mayor Indya Kincannon's administration that the City accept the Lions Club’s offer to donate Fountain City Park and Lake. It's a true partner ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jul 29, 2021 at 9:44 PM
  
Building Better Connectivity: It's the Summer of Sidewalks, Bridges and Greenways 
Enhancing the health and connectivity of neighborhoods is a core principle of Mayor Indya Kincannon's administration. Two complementary Engineering projects in North Knoxville illustrate how the Ci ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jul 29, 2021 at 9:43 PM
  
Construction Begins on Northwest Greenway Connector 
Did you know that, within a 3-mile radius of Victor Ashe Park, there are 73 miles of greenways and sidewalks? Still, there are some important missing links. One key half-mile stretch of greenway ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jul 21, 2021 at 11:16 AM
  
Summer in the City Intern Connects with Transit 
Earlier this summer, the Communications department's Summer in the City intern (and rising high school senior) Kevin Farmer hopped aboard Knoxville Area Transit for the first time and documented his e ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Jul 19, 2021 at 3:37 PM
  
Week 4 of Kid A'Riffic: Community Fun at Lakeshore Park 
Heather Murray had just moved here from South Carolina about the time the pandemic began. So she and and her family quickly learned about Knoxville's parks. Parks were her family's safe space. ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jun 25, 2021 at 1:07 PM
  
Team of City Employees Helped Make COVID-19 Memorial a Reality 
Mayor Indya Kincannon wanted a permanent public memorial to honor our lost loved ones, shared community sacrifices and heroic efforts taken to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.  A team of Ci ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Jun 24, 2021 at 10:19 PM
  
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