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1. Workout in West Hills
2. East Knoxville Plans Community Clean-Up
3. Stay Active in Morningside
4. NAC Meets Next Week
5. ONE Schedules Neighborhood Social Exchanges
6. Parks and Recreation Is Seeking Feedback on Master Plan
7. PARC Hosts Listening Session for East District
8. Health Department Hosts Free Diabetes Management Series
9. Metro Drug Coalition Hosts Thrive Fest
10.
Knoxville Neighborhoods Calendar (click link for online calendar)
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Published by the City of Knoxville’s Office of Neighborhood Empowerment, we report news important to Knoxville’s residential neighborhoods. Include your neighborhood- related event or meeting in this space. Call 865-215-3232. News deadline: 12 noon on Fridays.
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1. Workout in West Hills
Participate in free health classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. at
West Hills Park at the gazebo in front of the tennis courts, 410 N. Winston Rd. These classes will continue indefinitely as long as the weather permits.
Sweat for Success was started by Izzy Villegas to promote health and wellness in Tennessee by providing free fitness classes in the park as well as showcasing other groups and organizations who also encourage a healthy and active lifestyle. The class instructor,
Izzy, says, “Fitness doesn’t have to be costly or intimidating. It can be accessible regardless of your fitness level, background, or financial situation.” Izzy aims to create a space where people feel connected, strong, and empowered.
These classes are open to all fitness levels, and restrooms are available.
For more information about the classes, please contact Izzy Villegas
at izzyvil...@yahoo.com.
Don’t forget – participating in these classes counts as Healthy Knoxville programming! If your neighborhood would like to participate in the Healthy Knoxville Program, please contact Hayley Howard at
hho...@knoxvilletn.gov. |
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3. Stay Active in Morningside
There are two free events taking place in Morningside Park, 1600 Dandridge Ave., in the upcoming months. Both activities are free and all are welcome.
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Join Aya Madisa from
Dai Wellness for Yoga at Morningside Park in May on Monday evenings from 6-7 p.m. There will also be free yoga on Monday, June 23, and June 30. This yoga welcomes all levels. All you will need is a mat, towel, and a water bottle.
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Join Taylor Patterson with
Girls Who Walk for a group walk at Morningside Park on Saturday, May 17 starting at 10 a.m. This walk will last approximately 45 to 60 minutes. You’re encouraged to bring a towel and a water bottle.
Grab your neighbors and get active in Morningside Park!
Participating in these activities counts as Healthy Knoxville programming! If your neighborhood would like to participate in the Healthy Knoxville Program, please contact Hayley Howard at
hho...@knoxvilletn.gov. |
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4. NAC Meets Next Week
The
Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) will meet next Wednesday, May 14, from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Community Room of the Public Works Building, 3131 Morris Ave.
NAC members will hear from Fiona McAnally, the Director of Government Relations for the City of Knoxville.
Consisting of neighborhood leaders from around the city, the NAC serves in an advisory and partnership capacity to:
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Give advice and feedback on the programs and policies of the Office of Neighborhood Empowerment,
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Bring neighborhood issues and concerns to the attention of the Mayor and City Administration,
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Propose to the Administration responses and solutions to address these concerns; and
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Serve as a sounding board for city initiatives and proposals affecting neighborhoods.
The NAC advises and provides input only to the Mayor and the City Administration. As a matter of policy, it does not advise Knoxville City Council, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, and other elected and appointed bodies. All are welcome to attend.
The City of Knoxville ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary
aids and services.
To request language translation services, contact the City’s Human Resources Department at tit...@knoxvilletn.gov
or 865-215-3100. For disability accommodations, contact City ADA Coordinator Stephanie Brewer Cook at
sc...@knoxvilletn.gov or 865-215-2034 at least 72 hours before the meeting. |
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5. ONE Schedules Neighborhood Social Exchanges
All neighborhood organizations and individuals wanting to organize their communities are invited to the
Office of Neighborhood Empowerment’s Neighborhood Social Exchange gatherings.
There will be two to choose from:
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Thursday, May 15, from 5-7 p.m., at the Larry Cox Center, 3109 Ocoee Trail
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Friday, May 16, from 1-3 p.m. at the City County Building, 400 W Main St. Suite 546B.
The Neighborhood Social Exchange is an opportunity for neighborhood leaders to network with one another, provide updated information regarding elections and boundaries to ONE, and to receive information about programming offered by our office. This is also
a great opportunity for new groups interested in learning more about organizing their neighborhood.
This exchange of information and ideas will be coupled with food, fun, and games. Come and see what resources and programming are available to you and your neighborhood!
For more information, you can call 865-215-3232 or email Shannett Riley at
sri...@knoxvilletn.gov.
Let us know you are coming by RSVPing
here! |
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6. Parks and Recreation Is Seeking Feedback on Master Plan
The
Parks and Recreation Department‘s Master Plan is a 10-month community planning process, designed to identify parks and recreation needs in the city, anticipate future demand, and build a shared vision for improvements to the parks and recreation system.
There are two more public meetings:
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Wednesday, May 14, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Lakeshore Park, 5930 Lyons View Pike
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Tuesday, May 20, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church Fountain City Family Life Center (enter off Lynnwood Dr.), 5364 N Broadway St
The plan is designed to:
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Identify parks and recreation needs in the city
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Anticipate future demand
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Build a shared vision for improvements to the parks and recreation system
Knoxville is experiencing population growth, with an estimated increase of close to 10,000 residents in the last five years. This growth requires understanding how all residents, both new and old, can be equitably served by the parks and recreation system,
particularly as the city continues to grow.
Parks and Recreation would love to hear your thoughts on improving Knoxville’s parks and recreation programs. Community feedback is a primary goal of the plan, and this feedback will ensure that the plan’s recommendations are citizen-driven.
You can share input in-person, at a public meeting, or a community event, or even on the
Knoxville Parks Plan website. Thanks in advance for your input. Happy trails!
The City of Knoxville ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary
aids and services.
To request language translation services, contact the City’s Human Resources Department at
tit...@knoxvilletn.gov or 865-215-3100. For disability accommodations, contact City ADA Coordinator Stephanie Brewer Cook at
sc...@knoxvilletn.gov or 865-215-2034 at least 72 hours before the meeting. |
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7. PARC Hosts Listening Session for East District
The
Police Advisory Review Committee (PARC) will host a listening session for the East District on Thursday, May 15, from 6-8 p.m. at the
YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center, 124 S. Cruze St.
The mission of the Police Advisory and Review Committee (PARC) is to provide community members of the City of Knoxville a civilian oversight committee that audits the discipline process, policies, and procedures of the Knoxville Police Department (KPD).
The City of Knoxville ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary
aids and services.
To request language translation services, contact the City’s Human Resources Department at
tit...@knoxvilletn.gov or 865-215-3100. For disability accommodations, contact City ADA Coordinator Stephanie Brewer Cook at
sc...@knoxvilletn.gov or 865-215-2034 at least 72 hours before the meeting. |
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8. Health Department Hosts Free Diabetes Management Series
The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) will hold a free
Diabetes Management Series on Thursday, May 8, 15, and 22, from 6-7 p.m. The series will be held in the Community Room of the KCHD, 140 Dameron Ave. You must
register to attend the in-person classes.
The classes are also available online on the KCHD
website.
This is a series of classes to help people learn how to better manage Type 2 Diabetes. Each class covers different topics that build upon one another.
Participating in these classes counts as Healthy Knoxville programming! If your neighborhood would like to participate in the Healthy Knoxville Program, please contact Hayley Howard at
hho...@knoxvilletn.gov. |
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9. Metro Drug Coalition Hosts Thrive Fest
Metro
Drug Coalition (MDC) will be hosting
Thrive Fest, a family-friendly festival focused on building resilience and promoting lifelong well-being, on Tuesday, May 6 from 6-9 p.m. at the
Haslam Boys and Girls Club, 407 Caswell Ave.
Join MDC and community partners for this exciting event that is packed with interactive activities, games, and hands-on learning experiences designed to empower families with tools to thrive.
Thrive Fest is all about fun and education, blending engaging activities with important conversations about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the protective factors that help mitigate their impact. Families will discover practical ways to create Positive
Childhood Experiences (PCEs), strengthen relationships, and support their children’s mental and emotional well-being—all in a lively, welcoming environment.
This event is FREE to attend! Learn more by visiting MDC’s
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10. Knoxville
Neighborhoods Calendar (click link for online calendar)
To add your neighborhood event or meeting to the Google calendar, call 865-215-3232.
Other Calendars
Additional online calendars that cover events outside the neighborhood realm include:
The City of Knoxville requires a permit to operate a short-term rental property. Details and a list of short-term rental permits are located on the City’s website
here.
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