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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
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Big Turnout as Governor, Mayors Help Dedicate Botanical Garden's Welcome Center
A "ribbon untying" - rather than a traditional ribbon cutting - officially opened the new Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum Welcome Center this morning. A big thank-you to Gov. Bill Ha ...
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On Aug 14, 2015 at 5:29 PM
Smart Trips, KAT Host Free Thursday "Commute Diagnosis" - Improve Your Trip, Save Cash!
Is there an easier, less expensive or more fun way to get to work? On Thursday morning, Aug. 13, come to the City County Building and find out! From 10 a.m.-noon, Smart Trips and represe ...
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evreeland
On Aug 12, 2015 at 9:42 AM
Public Meeting Aug. 25 on Fountain City Lake Improvements
Fountain City Lake, in less mucky times. (Photo from www.fountaincitytnhistory.info) On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Mayor Madeline Rogero will join City Council representatives and City staff to present a ...
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On Aug 11, 2015 at 3:31 PM
Drainage Projects Protect Residents, Infrastructure and Waterways
A good strong rain can be refreshing on a hot summer afternoon, but all of that water does more than soak the lawn and azaleas. Especially in urban areas with a lot of asphalt and concrete, rainwater ...
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On Aug 10, 2015 at 5:08 PM
Transit Director Dawn Distler Shares Good News With DOT Secretary Foxx
Last Wednesday, Dawn Distler, the City of Knoxville’s Director of Transit, shared the good news about the increasing popularity of KAT bus ridership with U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Fo ...
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On Aug 10, 2015 at 2:36 PM
Big Crowd Helps Launch Everly Brothers Park
More than 100 people turned out Friday evening for the dedication of Everly Brothers Park in Bearden. The festive event, with ice cream provided by Bearden Council and Earth Fare, helped launch a comm ...
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On Aug 08, 2015 at 9:36 AM
Enthusiastic Gathering Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act
Joanne Bland and Mayor Madeline Rogero Big, enthusiastic turnout for Thursday night’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act! The crowd at the Beck Cultural ...
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On Aug 07, 2015 at 5:39 PM
Register for 'Community Conversation' on Increasing Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Got a great idea or know of a model program for increasing meaningful job opportunities for people with disabilities? Register today for a “Community Conversation” to discuss strategies fo ...
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On Aug 07, 2015 at 12:33 PM
Back to School Family Night: Lots of Pizza, Even More Smiles!
Huge turnout Wednesday night at Chuck E. Cheese, 8225 Kingston Pike, for Back to School Family Night - more than 500 children and parents. That's a lot of pizza and even more smiles! The three-ho ...
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On Aug 06, 2015 at 5:29 PM
TDEC Commissioner Presents Grant; 'Knoxville On Cutting Edge'
From left: Sustainability Director Erin Gill, Mayor Madeline Rogero, TDEC Commissioner Bob Martineau, Deputy to the Mayor Christi Branscom, Deputy Public Works Director Chad Weth, and Chief Civi ...
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On Aug 06, 2015 at 10:22 AM
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Recent Posts
Fort Sanders, Looking Sharp! Upgrades Being Done During Summer Break to Minimize Inconvenience
Business Opportunities Breakfast Helps Small Companies, Local Entrepreneurs
Augusta Quarry is Reopening Soon: Nature Lovers, Beat the Summer Sizzle!
Quick Progress on Stadium Plazas, Old City Streetscapes
Will Stadium Prompt Private Investment? Yes - It Already Has; Experts Predict Much More to Come
Nimble City Crew Fixes 1,000 Potholes in 3 Months
Mayor Kincannon: Key Riverwalk Connection is 'Critically Important'
Wide, Tree-lined Sidewalks Will Connect to Stadium - and So Will Future Greenways
Stadium Update: Concrete Poured for Plazas, First Trees Planted, Streetscapes Improvements Under Way
Crime in Knoxville is Down - and 2/3 of Residents in East Knoxville TLC Zone See Positive Change
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