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Neighborhood Groups Donate Meals Via Virtual Challenge

During this season of giving, Neighborhood Advisory Council member Morgan Wilson wanted to find a way that she and her Parkridge neighbors could help residents who are experiencing hunger during the p ... more»

Posted by ptravis On Dec 02, 2020 at 3:18 PM

Week 41: Cafeteria Demolished, St. Joseph's Wing Coming Down

Many a family over the years passed worrisome hours - or possibly eagerly awaited a baby's delivery - by grabbing a quick bite at the St. Mary's Hospital cafeteria. As the reconstruction of the vac ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Dec 02, 2020 at 12:42 PM

KPD Seeking Information Regarding Unsolved 2017 Murder of Shanna Harmon

The Knoxville Police Department is continuing to seek information concerning the unsolved 2017 murder of 28-year-old Shanna Harmon. On May 19, 2017 at approximately 3:20 a.m., Knoxville Police Department investigators responded to 1100 Chickamauga Avenue in reference to a shooting incident that h ... more»

Posted by serland On Dec 01, 2020 at 4:41 PM

Concerning Trend of Guns Being Stolen from Vehicles

The Knoxville Police Department has continued to see an alarming trend of firearms being stolen from vehicles. As of November 15, the KPD had received 103 vehicular burglary reports that included the theft of a firearm, according to the provisional data. Of those, the vehicle was either left u ... more»

Posted by serland On Nov 24, 2020 at 11:08 AM

Jackson Avenue Ramps Update: Crews Putting Original Pavers Back in Place as Project Nears Completion

As the new Jackson Avenue Ramps inch closer toward completion, crews this month have been completing a sentimental milestone in the $8.7 million project: The trademark 100-year-old red brick pavers ar ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Nov 24, 2020 at 10:50 AM

New 900-Square-Foot Impound Building Offers Small Comforts for Employees, Improved Customer Service

Today (Friday, Nov. 20), Mayor Indya Kincannon toured the City’s new Impound Building, 3407 Vice Mayor Jack Sharp Road, and talked with the Fleet Services Department employees who staff impound operat ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Nov 20, 2020 at 3:44 PM

Photo Gallery: Enjoy a Tour of the Rejuvenated Cal Johnson Recreation Center and Park

On Sept. 23, 2020, Mayor Indya Kincannon, City Council members, community partners and advocates officially cut a ribbon and dedicated the rejuvenated Cal Johnson Recreation Center, 507 Hall of Fame D ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Nov 20, 2020 at 3:33 PM

Week 39: 200-foot-tall Smokestack Coming Down

Check out this video of a Renascent demolition contractor crew taking down the old St. Mary's Hospital smokestack: The 200-foot brick smokestack is the tallest structure on the Public Safety Co ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Nov 20, 2020 at 9:54 AM

Holiday Decorating Crew: ‘We Always Want Downtown to Look Its Best’

If you like the way downtown shines and twinkles during the holidays, thank Dustin Hinshaw, the Public Service Department crew leader whose team every year hangs 2,000 strands of lights and constructs ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Nov 19, 2020 at 10:48 PM

200,000 Twinkling Lights: City Employees Bring the Holiday Sparkle

It wouldn’t quite be accurate to say that Downtown is being lit up with a dazzling light display this Christmas despite a global pandemic. Rather, Downtown will be flooded in even more red and whit ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Nov 19, 2020 at 10:48 PM

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