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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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KTA Board Votes to Expand Downtown Trolley Services, Effective May 2 
Thursday's vote by the Knoxville Transportation Authority means that, on May 2, KAT will be expanding its downtown trolley system. Great news! Plus, these upgrades are budget-neutral. Among ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 26, 2016 at 2:09 PM
  
Check Out This Audio: For Knoxville’s 225th, Constitution Reading Set to Improvisational Music 
On Feb. 6, Jack Rentfro read portions of the Tennessee State Constitution set to the improvisational music of his band, the Apocalypso Quartet. Get ready for a nine-month-long birthday celebrat ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 26, 2016 at 12:40 PM
  
Big Turnout for Public Meeting on Fort Dickerson Park Improvements 
More than 50 residents came out for Wednesday night’s public meeting to give feedback on proposed enhancements to the Fort Dickerson Park entrance on Chapman Highway. The City recently completed a $1 ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Feb 25, 2016 at 6:37 PM
  
Smoky Mountain Air Show Performers Announced 
Eddie Mannis, founder of HonorAir Knoxville, and 134th Air Refueling Wing Col. Thomas Cauthen help announce the aviation acts for the April 16-17 Smoky Mountain Air Show. Great to meet air show ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 23, 2016 at 2:15 PM
  
Tobacco-Free Tennessee: Quit Smoking This Week! 
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has declared this week - Feb. 22-26 - as Tennessee Quit Week. The week is sponsored by the statewide Tobacco-Free Coalition. (The City of Knoxville is part of the coalition. ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 23, 2016 at 9:20 AM
  
New Silva Cells Being Installed in 700 Block of S. Gay Street Will Help New Elm Trees to Flourish 
Crews have started excavation on the west side of the 700 block of South Gay Street for installation of Silva Cells - infrastructure that will help new trees being planted later this year to flo ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 18, 2016 at 5:05 PM
  
Learn More About Upcoming Fort Dickerson Park Improvements 
Check out the front page of today's Knoxville News Sentinel - great momentum at Fort Dickerson Park! Click HERE to view the front page article. Be sure to attend the City's public meeting on ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Feb 18, 2016 at 4:56 PM
  
Celebrating Our Rich Cultural Diversity: Mayor, Muslim Community of Knoxville Discuss Issues 
Mayor Rogero enjoyed meeting recently with representatives of the Muslim Community of Knoxville. The group talked about Knoxville issues and opportunities and our city's rich cultural diversity. (Th ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 17, 2016 at 11:24 AM
  
Getting Greener: City Planting More than 600 Trees 
Spring is just around the corner, and people who like to stroll their neighborhood and jog in parks soon will take note of the more than 600 new trees that the City is now planting. Kasey Krous ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 08, 2016 at 11:23 AM
  
Happy 225th Birthday, Knoxville! 9-Month Celebration Kicks Off Now 
This afternoon, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and Visit Knoxville leaders officially kicked off the celebration of Knoxville's 225th anniversary at the East Tenne ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Feb 05, 2016 at 5:08 PM
  
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