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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 citywebmaster@knoxvilletn.gov.

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Open Streets: Event Showcases New Energy in Old Sevier Neighborhood

Always wanted to learn more about other parts of the city? The upcoming Open Streets Knoxville event on Sunday, May 20, will provide a great sample of an up-and-coming corridor in South Knoxville. ... more»

Posted by kgibi On May 19, 2018 at 4:51 PM

Community Celebrates New Amenities in Sam Duff Park

Members of the South Woodlawn Neighborhood Association gathered in Sam Duff Memorial Park Saturday to celebrate the completion of an impressive information kiosk and a new trail connector for the ... more»

Posted by kgibi On May 19, 2018 at 11:33 AM

Open Streets: Free Bike Rodeo, Free Helmet Giveway at South Knox Elementary

Kids will have the chance to enjoy a free bike rodeo and even receive a free bicycle helmet at Open Streets Knoxville this Sunday, May 20, from 2 to 6 p.m. Open Streets Knoxville is organized b ... more»

Posted by kgibi On May 18, 2018 at 10:10 AM

Thursday Open House Offered for Potential Maker Space on McCalla Avenue

Will new Maker space become available in the near future in the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District? Specifically, at what's now City-owned property on McCalla Avenue? Come to a 6 p.m. Thursday ... more»

Posted by evreeland On May 15, 2018 at 10:06 AM

Facade Improvement Program Gives Facelift to North Central Business

City of Knoxville Community Development staff helped Smoky Mountain Vintage Lumber celebrate its new look on Thursday, May 10. The face lift was made possible in part by support from the City's Fa ... more»

Posted by ptravis On May 11, 2018 at 8:40 AM

Open Streets Event No. 6 Offers Wide Range of Activities

Knoxville's sixth Open Streets event will feature a little bit of everything - a ninja obstacle course, derby demos by the Hard Knox Roller Girls, super-sized games, a bike parade and more. The ... more»

Posted by evreeland On May 09, 2018 at 1:58 PM

Families Invited to Watch as KFD Teams Compete in Firefighter Challenge

It's nicknamed "the toughest 2 minutes in sports." On Saturday, May 12, three teams of Knoxville firefighters will compete against each other - and the clock. The Firefighter Challenge will be one ... more»

Posted by evreeland On May 07, 2018 at 10:31 AM

Open Streets Knoxville Returns to South Waterfront

In less than three weeks, Open Streets Knoxville returns to Sevier Avenue and the South Waterfront. Here's a map (left) showing the Sunday, May 20 route for the sixth installment of Open Streets i ... more»

Posted by evreeland On May 03, 2018 at 12:18 PM

2018 Knoxville EarthFest: Hear from Environmental Innovators; Enjoy Live Music, Food, Activities

At this weekend’s 19th annual Knoxville EarthFest, enjoy free activities and walk away with giveaways and helpful tips on how to lead a more sustainable life. Held this Saturday, April 28, from ... more»

Posted by kgibi On Apr 26, 2018 at 11:51 AM

Knoxville Joins AARP's Network of Age-Friendly Communities

Knoxville has been recognized as a member of AARP's Network of Age-Friendly Communities. We were just the second city in Tennessee to attain the designation, and currently, Knoxville is one of four ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Apr 25, 2018 at 2:23 PM

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