City Will Again Turn the Lights Out for "Earth Hour"
This Saturday, March 23rd, non-essential lights in the City County Building will be turned off from 7-8 p.m. as the City of Knoxville participates in the annual World Wildlife Fund Earth Hour. The WWF each year encourages residents, businesses and governments around the world to turn off lights in symbolic support of energy conservation.
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Mayor Rogero Says Work Will Continue on Urban Food Corridor
Although Knoxville was not selected as one of the five winning cities in Bloomberg Philanthropies' Mayors Challenge, Mayor Madeline Rogero has promised to continue working on the "Urban Food Corridor" program outlined in Knoxville's submission for the award. Earlier this week, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that the $5 million grand prize in the Mayors Challenge would go to Providence, R.I., with $1 million awards going to four other cities: Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, and Santa Monica, Calif.
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[CITY'S URBAN FOOD CORRIDOR VIDEO]
Community Development Develops Annual Action Plan, Public Meeting Set for April 9
The City of Knoxville is in the process of developing the 2013-2014 Annual Action Plan for the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds during the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2013.
[NEWS RELEASE]
[Annual Action Plan Draft-PDF]
New Funding, Signage to Help South Knoxville Businesses
 Mayor Madeline Rogero and Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis today announced a $20,000 grant to help marketing and promotion efforts for South Knoxville businesses that have been affected by the extended closure of the Henley Bridge. The City is also putting up eight temporary signs along major highways north of the river, directing traffic to the Chapman Highway Business District.
[NEWS RELEASE]
Next Public Vehicle Auction April 8
 Vehicles impounded by the City of Knoxville Police Department or Codes Enforcement will be sold at public
auction at the Vehicle Impound Lot located at Vice Mayor Jack Sharp Rd. at 10:00 A.M on Monday, April 8, 2013.
[VIEW LIST OF VEHICLES - PDF]
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City Sponsors 2013 Neighborhood Conference on March 23
The City of Knoxville's Office of Neighborhoods is sponsoring its first-ever Neighborhood Conference for Knoxville and Knox County residents on March 23, 2013, at the Knoxville Convention Center. With the theme of "Connecting Neighborhoods, Building Community," the day-long conference will offer more than 30 workshops on issues including codes enforcement, crime prevention and neighborhood organizing. Registration, admission and parking for the conference are free.
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[CONFERENCE INFO]
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Mayor Rogero Honors City Employees
 At a special luncheon today held in the Knoxville Civic-Coliseum, Mayor Madeline Rogero honored City Employees who have 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service or have retired from the City in the past year.
Not all long-term or retired employees were present for the luncheon but they will receive recognition certificates.
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Jackson Ave. Streetscape Project Public Meeting Mar. 21
A public meeting on the Jackson Ave. Streetscape Project will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 21st in The Emporium Center located at 100 S. Gay St.
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South Central St. Closed to Through Traffic Until April 15
Because of ongoing construction on the State Street Garage, South Central Street will be closed between Union and Clinch avenues from now until April 15th.
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 KAT Proposed Route Changes for June 2013
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is taking advantage of increased federal funding by proposing numerous route changes to better serve their passengers. The public is encouraged to review the proposal and make comments.
[NEWS RELEASE]
City to Review Policy on Display of Weapons at Themed Events
Mayor Madeline Rogero released a statement today on the decorative or educational use or display of weapons at public events. Click here to view the complete statement.
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Lunchtime Tunes
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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.
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