The Salvation Army’s Knoxville Area Command will kick off its annual Red Kettle Campaign on Friday, November 10 across its six-county service area. This year’s goal is 8% higher than the total money raised in last year’s campaign. The Red Kettle Campaign is the organization’s largest fundraiser and drives its various local programs and services […]
The Gay Street Bridge and Council Place will close for about a month, beginning Monday, Oct. 30. A contractor, Charles Blalock & Sons, will be installing a water line running between East Blount Avenue and Council Place as part of the Blount Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project. A reminder to motorists: The Gay Street […]
The Knoxville Choral Society is proud to present the Knoxville Chamber Chorale with their ~ “Fall Concert, Gathering” on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Cathedral in Knoxville, TN.. This concert is sponsored by St. John’s Cathedral, Rush’s Music, the Tennessee Arts Commission, the Clayton Foundation, the city of Knoxville, WJXB […]
On Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1-3 p.m., Knox County Schools Partners in Education will host Hike for Schools at the greenway near West High School. The loop is a 3-mile out-and-back course that starts at West High School and turns around near Safety City. It is an untimed event and participants can show up at […]
Set in rural Kentucky during the pains of World War II, this Award winning play by Arlene Hutton is a tender portrayal of married life set against the backdrop of World War II, showing the best of the human spirit and its ability to overcome any and all obstacles. Oct. 26, 27, Nov. 2, […]
Representatives from Knox Heritage and Regas Property LLC gathered at the Regas Building on North Gay Street Wednesday to recognize contributions made from the Knox Heritage ‘Save Our Signs” grant program in restoring the iconic downtown sign. Regas Property LLC received a $2,250 Knox Heritage Save Our Signs grant to restore the iconic sign that […]
~ from the City of Knoxville’s Office of Neighborhoods The Edgewood Park Neighborhood Association (EPNA) recently held elections for new officers and board members. Officers are President Michael Duerr, Vice President Julie Taylor, Treasurer Paul Schmutzler, and Secretary Laurie Knox. Other members of the Board of Directors are Carol Zimmerman, Heidi chmutzler, Renee Dudley, and Pete […]
~ from the City of Knoxville’s Office of Neighborhoods The Burlington Residents Association and the East Tennessee Community Design Center are working to envision a welcoming place for Burlington residents and others to shop, play, live, and work in the neighborhood and adjacent Burlington Commercial District. The two organizations are encouraging Burlington residents and […]
TDEC to host grant workshops November 28-30 NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced the 2018 grant cycle for the Local Parks and Recreation Fund, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and the Recreational Trails Program. TDEC’s Division of Recreational Educational Services (RES) will host three workshops across the state […]
The Boys & Girls Club of the Clinch Valley’s Oak Ridge site will host a Lights On Afterschool open house on October 26 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The club is focusing on safety and members of the local police and fire departments will attend and talk to the students. Club members will lead tours, […]