Stephen J. King, P.E.
Director of Public Works
sking@cityofknoxville.org
Room 480, City County Building
865-215-2148
Fax: 865-215-2631

The Public Works Division consists of Plans Review, Engineering, and Services.

The Plans Review & Inspections Division promotes quality development and preserves neighborhood integrity and safety through plans review, building permits, building inspections, fire inspections and other regulatory activities.

The Engineering Division performs all engineering and technical services for city departments, including design work and contract administration for streets, bridges, sidewalks, drainage and other public works projects. The largest of the contract categories is the city's street paving program, which has repaved more than 600 miles of the city's streets since 1988.

The Services Division enforces neighborhood codes, provides street maintenace, and maintains brush and leaf collection, as well as taking care of and providing recycling centers and a solid waste transfer station.