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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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Attending Sunday's Open Streets Event on Magnolia Avenue? Take KAT; Ride Home for Free 
Open Streets Knoxville's 2-6 p.m. Sunday, May 21, event on Magnolia Avenue can be accessed easily by bus. Catch KAT’s Route 31 Magnolia Avenue from Knoxville Station, which departs 15 minutes ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 18, 2017 at 3:09 PM
  
Neighborhoods Get Spruced Up When Hosting Special Events Like Open Streets 
City workers patch pot holes on Magnolia Avenue in preparation for Open Streets. One of the best ways to draw attention to a location is to bring foot traffic with an event, and that’s just what ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 18, 2017 at 3:05 PM
  
Four New Public Playgrounds Earn Knoxville National "Playful City USA" Designation from KaBOOM! 
With four additional playgrounds built in Knoxville in 2017, the national non-profit KaBOOM! has designated the City of Knoxville a Playful City USA for the second consecutive year. Playful Cit ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 18, 2017 at 2:31 PM
  
45% of the City's Mowers Now Use Cleaner Energy 
The City of Knoxville recently added six new propane-powered mowers to its fleet. With the nine purchased last year, that means that 45 percent of the City’s mowers now operate on cleaner energy. ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 18, 2017 at 1:51 PM
  
Today is ME / CFS Awareness Day; Henley Bridge Lights Being Turned Blue Tonight 
Meeting this morning with about 20 members of a Knoxville support group, Mayor Madeline Rogero made it official: Today is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day in Knoxvi ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 12, 2017 at 3:20 PM
  
Microbreweries to Welcome Open Streets Crowd on Magnolia, Depot 
If you're attending Open Streets Knoxville's event on Magnolia Avenue on Sunday, May 21, and you appreciate great handcrafted local beers, be sure and stop in for a sampling at the two microbreweries ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 12, 2017 at 2:56 PM
  
Open Streets Event: Appalachian Puppet Pageant to Parade Along Magnolia Avenue 
The Appalachian Puppet Pageant, Knoxville's first giant puppet parade, will tour the Magnolia Avenue corridor from Chestnut Street to Randolph Street as part of the Open Streets Event on Sunday, M ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 12, 2017 at 12:25 PM
  
Come Play in the Street on Sunday, May 21 - Open Street Knoxville's 4th Pop-up Street Celebration! 
You won't want to miss the Appalachian Puppet Pageant, a mile-long parade of oversized puppets, costumed dancers and artists. The May 21 parade, organized by Cattywampus Puppet Council, kicks off the ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 11, 2017 at 8:42 AM
  
New Fort Dickerson Gateway Means Curb Appeal, Residential Access, & Increased Tourism Draw 
Last week, officials opened the new Fort Dickerson Gateway, a scenic, new portal to the Chapman Highway entrance to Fort Dickerson Park. The gateway was made possible by a generous $1.6 million ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 10, 2017 at 3:04 PM
  
Make a Habit of Recycling 
Habits are hard to break, but how easy are they to make?  With awareness, preparation and practice, recycling is a lifestyle your household can adopt and enjoy.  For beginners, it’s important to ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On May 10, 2017 at 11:35 AM
  
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