KNOXVILLE, TN (Oct 15, 2019) A public meeting regarding the future use of Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the park at the Jacob…
PUBLIC MEETING: Homeless Housing to be built near Battlefield Farm in East Knoxville
A public meeting on a proposed supportive (homeless) housing development on Fifth Avenue will be at 6 p.m. Monday, September 23, 2019, at the Knoxville Area Urban League Community Room, 1514 E….
9/11 Memorial events in downtown Knoxville
On Wednesday, Sept. 11th two events will be in downtown Knoxville on the 18th anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers in New York. Both events, at the 9/11 Memorial, 400…
City of Knoxville Labor Day Schedule
CITY OPERATIONS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND City offices and recreation centers will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, for the Labor Day holiday, but Waste Connections’ pickup of garbage and recyclables will continue…
Local Liberians to Celebrate 172nd Independance Day
Liberian’s Independance Day Celebration in East Tennessee start on Friday, July 26-28, and is open to the community. The diverse cultures of East Tennessee have another festival to enjoy. In addition to the…
CITY’S SUMMER INTERNS LAUNCH #FEEDKNOX CAMPAIGN
One Love Day to be held Thursday, July 25, 7-8:30 p.m. at Christenberry Recreation Center, 931 Oglewood Ave. with refreshments and a performance by Voodoo Cadillac, who are former police officers. The City…
Naturalization Ceremony Added 129 New Local Citizens
USCIS celebrates Independence Day by welcoming nearly 7,500 new citizens (KNOXVILLE, TN) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) presented 129 citizenship candidates to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of…
Scout’s Eagle Project Honors Grandmother’s Life
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Scouting is a family tradition in the Berry family. Mike Berry is dedicated to scouting, and so is his son Max Keomalu Berry who is a member of Smoky…
Downtown Detours and Weekend Events
Make your own detour from the detours and garage parking carousel. Ride a KAT – Knoxville Area Transit bus! Activities and events in downtown Knoxville will temporarily close some streets and on-street…
Meeting Today for Inner-City Residents Concerns to Candidates
Inner-city Organizers providing a platform for residents’ to share their concerns through the Community Voices Survey, and methods of resolve at planned Community Concerns gatherings. A diverse group of local inner-city organizers…
Get Social this Father’s Day
CHURCH WITH DAD Danish and Doughnuts for Dads 9:15 am, Mount Zion Baptist Church – Knoxville. Father’s Day Service, 9 and 10:45 am, Life Church Knoxville · Knoxville. Father’s Day Service, 9…
WEEKEND WRAP: Parkridge, Green McAdoo and much to do
By Patricia Williams If you were at a loss for things to do this weekend, you were not in Knoxville. With the exception of one event, I didn’t get beyond East Knoxville….
Speed Limit Reduced on Section of Chapman Hwy.
The Knoxville Police Department is conducting enhanced enforcement along Chapman Highway. Officers are focusing on citing motorists who speed, do not wear seat belts or are distracted. Following an in-depth City Traffic…
CITY OPERATIONS SCHEDULE FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
City offices and recreation centers will be closed Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday, but Waste Connections’ pickup of garbage and recyclables will continue as regularly scheduled. Contractor Waste Connections…
Poet, Knoxvillian Nikki Giovanni visits Thursday for Unveiling of Historic Marker
World-acclaimed author, educator and poet Nikki Giovanni will read her “Knoxville, Tennessee” poem during the unveiling of a Mulvaney Street historic marker at Cal Johnson Recreation Center. Mayor Madeline Rogero and…
Freeman to Speak at Crutcher Youth 25th Anniversary Banquet
By P. Williams The Crutcher Memorial Youth Foundation will host its milestone 25th Anniversary Celebration and Student Awards Banquet at 6 pm, on Friday, May 24th at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1807…
Comcast Cares Day Builds Community Connections
By Patricia Williams Comcast customer service agents at the call center on Asheville Hwy. in East Knoxville put their phones down on Saturday for the annual Comcast Cares Day. Hundreds of Comcasters,…
Hiring Event at The Change Center, Monday, May 6
Thirty area employers will be on site with The Change Center Jobs Initiative representatives. Looking for a job or new opportunity? Get Hired! Over 30 area employers will be at a Community…
Parks & Rec Grants Match Community Projects
CHALLENGE GRANT APPLICATIONS from community organizations and non-profits, Accepted through May, 2019. The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for its 2019 Challenge Grant Program, which offers…
CIVIC COLISEUM CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS
The final phase of the $10 million renovation project at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum begins April 29, with an expected completion by late October 2019. KCAC first opened in 1961…
STREETS CLOSED FOR DOWNTOWN EVENTS
Annual festivities in downtown Knoxville will temporarily close some on-street parking and streets starting this weekend. Visitors and residents should consider these closures when planning their routes. The 58th Annual Dogwood Arts…
The Book Review Club Celebrate 79th Year
As quietly as reading a book, The Book Review Club has maintained 79-years of community service and excellence. By Patricia Williams Members of The Book Review Club celebrated 79 years…
Honoring Jackie Brown, Knoxville Women’s History
By Georgiana Vines Jacquelyn Brown’s childhood was spent living in racial prejudice in Alabama. She brought to Knoxville a dedication to racial justice when she came to work for the Knoxville News…
Seven Projects Get Historic Preservation Funds
(KNOXVILLE) This week, Knoxville City Council approved the City’s proposal to allocate $595,158 in Historic Preservation Funds to seven projects focused on the renovation and restoration of historic properties within city limits. Mayor…
Knoxville NAACP Installed 2019-20 Officers
Officers of the Knoxville NAACP Chapter for 2019-2020 were installed at a recent meeting. (L-R) 2nd VP Elijah Bowman, 1st VP Deborah Porter, Pres. John Butler, Secr. Cynthia Finch, Treas. Tanya Coates…