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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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Checking in with Summer in the City interns 
The 2024 Summer in the City interns are officially halfway through their time with the City of Knoxville and are eager to share more about their experience so far and what is still to come. Interns ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Jul 02, 2024 at 1:40 PM
  
Old Broadway Sidewalks Project Enters Final Phase 
Whaley Construction crews are working on the final stage of the City’s $2.5 million project to build or improve 3,800 linear feet of sidewalk to support connectivity and safety for pedestrians and ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Jun 12, 2024 at 4:48 PM
  
Welcome, 2024 Summer in the City Interns! 
Hurrah for the Youth Movement! Every summer, a team of enthusiastic high school and college student interns bring their energy, brawn and fresh ideas to the City County Building, the Public Works S ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 30, 2024 at 12:54 PM
  
Stadium Halfway Completed: Wooden Roof Installed - Next Up, Light Poles! 
The construction crews keep coming up on and zooming past milestones, one after another, as they build the publicly-owned multi-use stadium that will expand the footprint of downtown and connect with ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Apr 11, 2024 at 12:21 PM
  
Meet Your Neighborhood Firefighters! Hundreds Attend Easter Egg Hunt / Open House at Station 12 
Just for a minute there, it looked like the Knoxville Fire Department Lonas Station No. 12 open house and Easter egg hunt might run out of the hundreds of candy-filled pastel eggs, carefully hidden ac ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On Apr 10, 2024 at 3:10 PM
  
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
  
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