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Team to Explore Cultural Center at World's Fair Park
Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero announced today that the City of Knoxville in cooperation with The University of Tennessee will explore possibilities to enhance World's Fair Park as a center for cultural resources.
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City Council Legislative Budget Hearings
City Council will hold its Legislative budget hearings for the FY 2013/14 budget year on May 21 in the Main Assembly Room of the City County Building.
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IBM Smarter Cities Team Recommends Community-Wide Effort
IBM Smarter Cities Team with the City Smarter Cities Challenge logoAfter three weeks of study and meeting with local stakeholders, an international IBM Smarter Cities Challenge team today recommended ways the City of Knoxville can lead efforts to reduce residential emergency utility bills through better communication, weatherization and energy efficiency.
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Zoo Launches Sustainability Initiative with Solar Installation
Mayor Rogero at zoo ribbon cutting Knoxville ZooMayor Madeline Rogero, Knoxville Zoo, Wampler's Farm Sausage and Family Brands International and Knoxville Zoo's African elephants cut a ceremonial ribbon on Thursday to mark the installation of a 50 kilowatt solar power system on the roof of The Stokely African Elephant Preserve barn.
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Mayors Rogero, Burchett Announce Regional Approach to Promote Competitive Airfares
Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett held a joint press conference at McGhee Tyson Airport today to announce a regional partnership that promotes competitive airfares.
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South Knox Is Open!Henley Bridge is Closed
The Henley Bridge is closed but businesses on the south side of the Tennessee River are open! To find info on your favorite businesses in the Downtown South Business District or Henley Bridge project updates visit
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Road and Greenway Closures, Construction this Week
Clinch Ave. and Millertown Pike will have road closures this week. A portion of Third Creek Greenway will be closed on May 22.
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Knoxville Transportation Authority Meeting May 23
The Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) will meet on May 23 at 3:00 P.M. in the Main Assembly Room of the City-County Building at 400 Main St. KTA will consider three Title VI Policies: Major Service Change Policy, Disparate Impact Policy Respecting Minority Populations and Disproportionate Burden Policy Respecting Low-Income Populations. KTA will accept comments on the proposed policies at the meeting, or by email to smonett@katbus.com, or by U.S. Mail to KAT, 301 Church Ave., Knoxville, TN 37915.
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Peace Officers Memorial Service
Peace Officers Memorial Service The City of Knoxville, Knoxville Police Department, Fraternal Order of Police and other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies held a joint Peace Officers Memorial Service on Friday, May 17 in the Mary Costa Plaza outside of the Knoxville Civic Auditorium/Coliseum to honor National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
[NEWS RELEASE]

Market Square Concert Series
Concerts on the SquareEnjoy the Market Square Concert Series every Tuesday and Thursday. Listen to Jazz on the Square every Tuesday starting at 8 p.m. with Marble City 5. This Thursday listen to Ensemble Swing Time Band from 7 to 9 p.m.
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KPD to Hold Anti-Bullying Summit July 30
The Knoxville Police Department Safety Education Unit will hold an Anti-Bullying Summit for Tennessee Educators and Law Enforcement on Tuesday, July 30. The event will be held from from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knoxville Expo Center located at 5441 Clinton Highway. For more information please contact Brenda Hicks at 865-215-1522.
[NEWS RELEASE]

South Waterfront Newsletter
The Office of Redevelopment is happy to present the South Waterfront Quarterly Newsletter, with updates on developments and plans along the waterfront. You can read it online, and we will soon have hard copies available at the South Knoxville and downtown library branches. If you would like to be added to the South Waterfront Newsletter email list, send email to southwaterfront@cityofknoxville.org.
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Survey on Broadband Internet Services Downtown
The Central Business Improvement District, along with the City of Knoxville and the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, are seeking ways to more effectively distribute broadband internet services to Downtown Knoxville. Your input is needed to assist us in these efforts.
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Lunchtime Tunes
WDVX 89.9 FMEnjoy free live in studio performances at 12 noon on Mondays thru Saturdays at the WDVX 89.9 FM studio in Downtown Knoxville at 301 South Gay Street.
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Knoxville Events Coming Soon!
Listed below are just a few events coming soon to Knoxville. To view more events CLICK HERE.
* May 20 - Price is Right at TN Theatre
* May 21 - Jazz on the Square
* May 21 - ZZ Top at TN Theatre
* May 22 - Market Square Farmers' Market
* May 23 - Concerts on the Square
* May 25 - Market Square Farmers' Market
* May 25 - Hard Knox Roller Girls at Coliseum
* May 29 - Market Square Farmers' Market
* May 30 - Concerts on the Square
* May 30 - Roy Orbison Returns at Bijou Theatre
* May 31-June 1 - Addams Family Broadway at TN Theatre
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