Due to the ongoing circumstances of COVID-19, the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Game’s board of directors have agreed to cancel the 2020 event. The festival will not be rescheduled and refunds will be given to early ticket purchasers. Exciting plans for hosting...
Zoo Knoxville issues appeal for donations to support animal care
COVID-19 closure results in loss of 75% of operating income. Zoo Knoxville is asking the community to help support the ongoing care of zoo animals while they are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Zoo Knoxville is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and 75%...
City of Knoxville: Need financial help right now?
There are a lot of resources to help during the pandemic.
Waste Connections halts pickup of excess trash, bulky items
Beginning tomorrow (Wednesday, March 25), the City of Knoxville’s residential trash contractor, Waste Connections, will be limiting trash and recyclable pickup service to “content of carts” only. Excess material outside of carts and bulky waste items, such as...
Emergency Grants Available for Child Care Centers Impacted by COVID-19
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is partnering with The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to make $10 million in new assistance available to help licensed childcare agencies that were impacted by the recent COVID-19 emergency and the March 3...
Special-Called BOE Meeting, Executive Session
The Knox County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting electronically, pursuant to Executive Order No. 16 issued on March 20, 2020 by Gov. Bill Lee, to discuss online instructional materials at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Prior to the called...
From State Senator Becky Duncan Massey: Join me for a tele-town hall
Join me for a tele-town hall I will be holding a telephone town hall to provide an update and answer questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. I will be joined by Dr. Martha Buchanan, Director of the Knox County Health Department, who will answer questions about what...
University of Tennessee Medical Center Visitor Restrictions
By Elaine Davis UT Medical Center states that there have been posts circulating on social media with incorrect information. Please understand: UT Medical Center is not on lockdown. However, “For the safety of our patients and team members, local hospitals are no...
What To Know About Covid-19: City Launches Chatbot, Expands Its Online Information
As residents need easy-to-find authoritative facts on the COVID-19 pandemic and what’s happening locally, the City of Knoxville has launched a chatbot and also expanded its online information. A chatbot is software that conducts a conversation and directs people –...
Knoxville City Council Notice of Electronic Meeting 3/24/2020
In accordance with Governor Lee’s Executive Order No. 16, Vice Mayor Gwen McKenzie has determined that it is necessary for Knoxville City Council to meet and conduct essential City of Knoxville business by electronic means to protect the health, safety, and welfare of...
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PBA discusses public parking in CCB
At the PBA meeting Tuesday,...
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Photos from the Halls Republican Cake Auction
What a great and successful...
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Game Day Vol Navy
Picture taken yesterday...
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Farragut Light the Park
Tonight the Town of Farragut...
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Mascot basketball court dedication
Sponsors, government...
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Knox Heritage Awards
Knox Heritage President...