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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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City Employee Hard at Work for 50 Years: 'I Love My Job, I Love Keeping Busy' 
Rodney Wilson hears it a lot: Dude, don't you want to retire? After all, the Fleet Services Equipment Technician first came to work for the City in March 1973. With 50+ years on the job, Wilson is ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Apr 10, 2024 at 11:10 AM
  
Residents Weigh in on Future of McClung Redevelopment 
In November 2023, the City of Knoxville and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation hosted an open house to raise awareness about -- and get public input on -- the redevelopment of the McClung W ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Apr 04, 2024 at 4:19 PM
  
Urban Wilderness: 1 week, 2 milestones 
On a Friday and then the following Monday, two important Urban Wilderness projects were celebrated. First came the March 22 ground-breaking for the Augusta Quarry Phase II project - a $3.6 million ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Mar 27, 2024 at 2:52 PM
  
Congratulations to KPD's Newly Promoted Officers! 
In a joyful March 8 ceremony, seven Knoxville Police Department officers were promoted. Congratulations to new Assistant Chief David Powell, Deputy Chief Brian Evans, Capt. Chris McCarter, Lts. Sha ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Mar 27, 2024 at 11:54 AM
  
#PublicWorksWednesday: Dirty Lots and Neighborhood Codes 
Dirty or overgrown lots can be more than just an eye sore. Improperly maintained properties can cause negative consequences for both the homeowner and surrounding residents.   What are Neighb ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Mar 12, 2024 at 4:01 PM
  
Public Service Snow Plow Driver: 'Team Effort - People Were Definitely Appreciative of Us' 
Most of the time, Johnathan Reno mows right-of-ways and trims vegetation in the Public Service Department’s Service Area South. But during last month’s longest-on-record all-hands-on-deck snowstorm ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 08, 2024 at 7:57 AM
  
KPD Officer Delivers Groceries to Snowbound 90-Year-Old: 'I Love Taking Care of My Community' 
If you're snowbound and in trouble, it's good to have a Knoxville police officer like John Morgan looking out for you. "We got a call about a 90-year-old man in Colonial Village who was running low ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 08, 2024 at 7:57 AM
  
KFD Provided Life-saving Help During the Snowstorm: 'We Made a Difference' 
Back streets too ice-covered for a fire truck to get through? The Knoxville Fire Department's life-saving EMS crews are going to find a way to get to where they're needed. During the mid-January ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 08, 2024 at 7:57 AM
  
Fleet Services Technicians Worked 24/7 to Keep City Plow & Salt Trucks on the Road 24/7 
When the snow kept falling, and falling, and City salt and plow trucks were steadily rolling into the Heavy Shop, Eric Armstrong’s team was a little like a NASCAR pit crew. Except that, instead of ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 08, 2024 at 7:56 AM
  
3-1-1 Customer Service Rep Connected People with Help: 'It Was Important to Me to Be Here' 
For most of a week, Ryan Noles lived, breathed and was immersed in the snowstorm. He couldn’t get away from it.  Not that he had any intention otherwise.  To assure he could get to the 3-1-1 Cen ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 08, 2024 at 7:56 AM
  
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