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1. NAC Meets Tomorrow
2. Neighbor of the Year Nominations are Open
3. Board of Zoning Appeals Meets Next Tuesday
4. Special Events Seeks Volunteers
5. Help Plan Knoxville’s Transportation Future
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1. NAC Meets Tomorrow
The Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Ave.
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.
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2. Neighbor of the Year Nominations are Open
Each year, the Office of Neighborhood Empowerment honors a Knoxville resident with the Diana Conn Good Neighbor of the Year Award. This award recognizes an individual who exemplifies inclusive community spirit and has generously given their time and talent in service to their neighbors and neighborhood.
All nominees will be recognized by Mayor Indya Kincannon at the annual Neighborhood Awards Dinner in March 2026. The Mayor will also announce the award winner, who will be selected by members of the Neighborhood Advisory Council.
This award was named for the late Diana Conn, who was presented the first award posthumously at the 2013 Neighborhood Conference. Diana's son Jim accepted the award on behalf of the family.
To nominate your neighbor, complete the nomination form on the City’s website. Save the PDF to your computer and attach it in an email to sri...@knoxvilletn.gov, or mail your completed form to:
City of Knoxville, Office of Neighborhood Empowerment
Suite 546, P.O. Box 1631
Knoxville, TN, 37902
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3. Board of Zoning Appeals Meets Next Tuesday
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) will meet next Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 4 p.m. in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building, 400 Main St.
Old business on the agenda includes the following addresses:
New business on the agenda includes the following addresses:
- 2809 Martin Luther King Jr Ave.
Please see the agenda for more details.
The meeting is in person, however, if you would like to attend via Zoom, you can request a link from Jeff Herriott at jher...@knoxvilletn.gov. Please submit your request no later than 12 noon, the day of the meeting.
If you wish to speak on a property, please sign in as you walk in. If you would like to be advised of appeals on an item, please be sure to fill out the Appeals sign-up sheet that will also be on the table.
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.
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4. Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Holiday Events
The City of Knoxville’s Office of Special Events is preparing for the holiday season with several free, family-friendly events, but they need your help!
Volunteers play an important role in making these events memorable for our community. If interested in volunteering, please contact Elaine Frank at efr...@knoxvilletn.gov
and indicate which date(s) and shift(s) you’d like to support.
Christmas at Chilhowee
Friday, Nov. 21 - Chilhowee Park, 401 Lakeside St.
Volunteers, please arrive 15-30 minutes before shift for instructions.
* Santa's Helpers: helping to keep the line for pictures with Santa running smoothly!
Shift: 6-7:30 p.m. - 1 person is needed
7:30-9 p.m. - 1 person is needed
Or if 1 person would like to do the full 3 hours that would be great!
* Santa's Elves: helping Special Events with their booth at the event with making snowflakes, giving kids antlers and helping to answer questions.
Shift: 6-9 p.m. - 3 people are needed
The Regal Celebration of Lights
Friday, Nov. 28 - Downtown Knoxville-Market Square, Krutch Park
Volunteers, please arrive 15-30 minutes before shift for instructions.
* Santa's Helpers: helping to keep the line for pictures with Santa running smoothly!
Shift: 6-7:30 p.m. - 2-3 people are needed
7:30-9 p.m. - 2-3 people are needed
Or if 2-3 people would like to do the full 3 hours that is an option as well
* Santa's Elves: helping Special Events with their booth at the event with making reindeer food, giving kids antlers and helping to answer questions.
Shift: 5-7 p.m. - 2-3 people are needed
7-9 p.m. - 2-3 people are needed
These are both family-centered events, and volunteers are encouraged to bring their families with them. All are welcome to join!
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5. Help Plan Knoxville’s Transportation Future
This important regional survey is underway now through Monday, Nov. 17, with invitation letters being mailed to randomly selected households. Only households that receive the invitation can participate. All participating households will receive up to $10 per person to compensate them for the time and effort needed to join the survey. Any household that received the invitation during the spring survey period and did not respond at that time is eligible to participate during the fall survey period.
This is a rare opportunity for households to provide vital information that will help set transportation priorities for many years to come. The survey asks questions related to daily travel to understand where people go, how they get there, and how much time or effort it takes them. Those insights will allow planners to prioritize local transportation projects to reduce congestion, improve safety, and increase mobility options in our community.
Each household will represent thousands of other households with similar characteristics in our region. A prompt response to the invitation ensures that each household’s experiences are reflected in the results and is the best way to help the survey succeed.
CTR and C-TIER conduct periodic surveys throughout the state and in neighboring counties in Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas and Virginia. The information provided will be used in conjunction with traffic counts and travel information collected from local businesses. It will be converted to statistical data and used only for study purposes. As required by the Privacy Act, any information obtained during this survey will be kept confidential, and no personal contact information will be shared or sold. For more information on this project, visit mytravelscount.com or contact Mike Conger, TPO Senior Transportation Engineer, at mike....@knoxplanning.org or 865-215-3813.
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6. 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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