This Thursday, April 22, Keep Knoxville Beautiful will be hosting an Earth Day Trash Run. The cleanup will kick off at Albright Grove Brewing Company, 2924 Sutherland Avenue, at 6 p.m. The Trash Run is a non-competitive fun run and litter pickup for runners/walkers of all ages. There is no designated route for the […]
Rain couldn’t stop the 32nd annual Ijams River Rescue presented by TVA! Almost 475 volunteers braved inclement weather to collect 15.4 tons of trash from 32 sites in and along East Tennessee’s waterways on March 27, 2021. Originally there were 717 volunteers signed up to tackle 41 sites in the community, but the heavy, intermittent […]
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs are jointly recommending seven individuals to serve on a new Sports Authority, which will be tasked with doing a deep study of a proposed publicly-owned sports and entertainment stadium and will finance, build and manage the stadium if the proposal moves forward. The recommendations […]
The New Harvest Farmers’ Market kicks off its 2021 season on Thursday, April 22 at 3 p.m. (with safe-shopping protocols in place) featuring 15 small, locally-owned businesses and a new walking program. “Spring is here and I’m excited about the opening of the farmers’ market,” said Mayor Glenn Jacobs, who will kick off the annual […]
On May 1, 2021, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a car show at the Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway, to raise money for the county Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program. D.A.R.E. is a highly effective evidence-based substance abuse program that teaches 5th grade students the consequences of drug use and […]
Young-Williams Animal Center is at critical capacity for adult dogs, so the shelter is offering a four-day “Don’t ‘Pittie’ a Shelter Dog, Adopt One” special starting Thursday, April 15, that waives fees in exchange for a donation. During the special from April 15-18, adopters of adult dogs of any breed or mix, not just “pitties,” […]
Two Private Gardens Open to the Public for One Weekend Only ~from Dogwood Arts Saturday, April 17th: 10AM-5PM & Sunday, April 18th: 12-5PM (last entry at 4PM) The public is invited to experience two spectacular private gardens this weekend only at the Dogwood Arts Spring Featured Gardens event. These remarkable properties exhibit the best […]
Looking for some new treasures or looking to sell some old? Want a fun way to raise money for your neighborhood? Check out the 2021 CTV Neighborhood Treasure Hunt & Online Auction! Bidding is underway and will continue through Friday, April 23, for the Treasure Hunt’s Live Virtual Auction! You and your neighbors can […]
This Saturday, April 17, Keep Knoxville Beautiful will be hosting its 5th annual South Knoxville Community Cleanup from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cleanups will take place throughout South Knoxville. Leaders from various South Knoxville neighborhoods, businesses, and local community organizations will collect cleanup supplies at Sam Duff Park then return to volunteers waiting […]
~ from the Office of Neighborhoods The weather is warming up, why not dust off your bicycle and enjoy the sunshine! To help show bikeable and walkable routes, explore City projects, and give an opportunity to get to know your local policy makers, Bike Walk Knoxville hosts Tours with Elected Officials. You are […]