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The Neighborly Notice
Vol. 17, No. 39 – Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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1. Update on Stolen Art in Tank Strickland Park
2. Early Voting Begins Wednesday
3. Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Be Emergency Prepared
4. City Hosts Chill and Chat for Project TLC
5. City Council Announces Vision Zero Workshop
6. PARC Meets Oct. 24
7. Mayor’s Youth Council Holds Youth Forum
8. Arbor Day is Nov. 4
9. Participate in Walk and Roll to School Day
10. Planning Schedules Public Meetings for Mobility Plan 2050
11. Bike Walk Knoxville Holds Walk with Elected Officials
12. Trees Knoxville Plans Tree Walk for Oct. 23
13. Participate in Knoxville Recycling Roundup Oct. 24
14. Knox Heritage Hosts Annual Preservation Conference Oct. 24
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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. Update on Stolen Art in Tank Strickland Park
In early August, a sculpture of children reading on a bench was stolen from Thomas “Tank” Strickland Park in East Knoxville, next to the Burlington Branch Library.
WATE Channel 6 reported on the
theft and interviewed Sharon Davis.
We incorrectly identified Sharon Davis as representing Historic Holston Hills Community Club instead of
Town Hall East, the group responsible for organizing city and county support for the park, putting in lots of sweat equity into the construction of the park, and continuing to work on maintenance and improvement.
We regret any problems with this incorrect information.
Since reporting on this issue, community member Derek Tate stated that they raised more than they expected. They hope that the funds raised will replace the art and provide money for security as well. This is great news!
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2. Early Voting Begins Wednesday
Elections are just around the corner. Early voting in Knoxville for the Federal/State General Election begins on Wednesday, Oct. 16, and lasts through Thursday, Oct. 31.
The ballot includes two referendums for City of Knoxville residents to choose the way City Council representatives will be selected in the future. Make sure your voice is heard.
To vote early, a person will need to appear either at the county election commission office or at a satellite voting location opened by the county election commission. Another way someone can vote early is through
absentee voting. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Tuesday, Oct. 29; however, the sooner you do it, the better.
Election day—when you must vote at your neighborhood precinct—is Nov. 5.
For details regarding times and early voting locations, check with the
Knox County Election Commission.
3. Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Be Emergency Prepared
After the devastating floods from Hurricane Helene and the recent evacuation of several Knoxville neighborhoods due to explosives, you might be thinking about how you and your neighbors can be better prepared for emergencies.
The
Office of Neighborhood Empowerment (ONE) encourages residents to consider how they will respond individually and as a neighborhood in the event of a widespread disaster.
Here are some ways your neighborhood can become better prepared for an emergency:
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Create a
neighborhood emergency preparedness plan – Neighbors work together to make a plan for how the community will survive if emergency responders are unable to reach you within the first 24-72 hours following a widespread disaster.
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Complete the
Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Speaker Series – Arrange for officials from emergency response agencies to attend your neighborhood meetings to present information and/or conduct training sessions.
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Be a part of the Neighborhood Emergency Contact Network – This is a group of individuals strategically situated in neighborhoods across Knoxville who are available to report real-time, on-the-ground information to emergency services as those agencies work to
determine the extent of damage from storms and other natural or man-made disasters.
If you are interested in working with your neighbors on emergency preparedness planning, would like to schedule an Emergency Series Speaker, or want to volunteer for the Contact Network, please contact Hayley Howard at
hho...@knoxvilletn.gov.
New neighborhoods that become Emergency Prepared in 2024 will be recognized at ONE’s annual Neighborhood Awards Dinner in March.
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4. City Hosts Chill and Chat for Project TLC
The
Office of Community Safety is excited to host their second Project TLC: Chill & Chat community event on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2-5 p.m., in Paul Hogue Park, 500 S. Chestnut St.
This community-centered event provides space for East Knoxville residents to enjoy fun, food, and laughter while meeting both City and community partners.
Project TLC is a place-based strategy designed to lower gun violence by bringing together focused policing efforts and increased community engagement to provide tender love and care to its community. Project outreach has taken place within a seven-and-a-half
block area in East Knoxville, near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Spruce St., and Cherry St. Since the project began in July 2023, there have been no homicides or shootings in the area.
For more information, please contact Star Starks at
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5. City Council Announces Vision Zero Workshop
City Council will host a workshop about
Vision Zero on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. in the Main Assembly Room of the City County Building, 400 Main St.
Vision
Zero is a goal established by
City Council to eliminate all traffic related deaths and serious injuries on Knoxville-controlled streets by 2040. Vision Zero looks at safety from all angles – engineering, walkability, signage, law enforcement, education, and human behavior by using the
Safe System approach as a framework.
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.
6. PARC Meets Oct. 24
The
Police Advisory Review Committee (PARC) will hold its third quarter meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Burlington Library located at 4614 Asheville Hwy.
PARC strengthens the relationship between Knoxville residents and the Knoxville Police Department by providing a timely, fair, and objective review of community complaints.
Please use this
form to sign up to speak during the public forum portion of the PARC meeting. Speakers will receive a confirmation email from PARC. Community members may also sign up in person the day of the meeting between 5:30-6 p.m. For any issues or questions regarding
Public Forum, please contact Josie Russell at 865-215-3966 or
jrus...@knoxvilletn.gov.
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. Mayor’s Youth Council Holds Youth Forum
The
City of Knoxville Mayor’s Youth Council is hosting a Youth Forum on Civic Engagement on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 3-5 p.m. in the Main Assembly Room in the City County Building, 400 W Main St.
The event will include a panel of civic leaders, an opportunity to ask questions in an open forum, and a great way to connect with other young people and help make change in our community.
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8. Arbor Day Event is Nov. 4
The City of Knoxville’s
Tree Board is hosting its annual
Arbor Day event on Monday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. at Governor Ned McWherter Park, 1648 Riverside Dr. Trees
Knoxville,
KUB, and the City of Knoxville will be supplying the trees.
Arbor Day is a day to celebrate trees and the vital role they play in the world. Reforestation and urban forestry methods are addressing climate change and biodiversity.
Did you know that a single acre of trees produces enough oxygen for 18 people for an entire year? Trees are also essential to providing food and shelter for humans as well as wildlife. We rely on their fruits and nuts, as well as lumber, pulp for paper, and
wildlife utilizes trees for food and shelter.
Knoxville will also be recognized for being a
Trees City USA for the past 34 years. Come celebrate Arbor Day and plant some trees with us!
9. Participate in Walk and Roll to School Day
Join children and adults in Knoxville in walking or rolling to school on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to celebrate
Walk and Roll to School Day.
This annual event celebrates the benefits of active transportation for students, families, and teachers. Some of the many benefits include:
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Increasing physical activity
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Teaching safe pedestrian skills to children
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Bringing awareness of where improvements can be made to make communities more walkable
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Allowing cleaner air
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Reducing traffic congestion and speeding near schools
For more information about this event, please contact Juli Elfin with
Bike Walk Knoxville at
julie...@bikewalktn.org.
10. Planning Schedules Public Meetings for Mobility Plan 2050
Knoxville
Knox County Planning will host three upcoming meetings about the Mobility Plan 2050. This plan is the update to this region’s long-range transportation plan that is conducted every four years by the
Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization (TPO).
Meetings are:
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Monday, Oct. 21, 4-7 p.m. John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St.
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Tuesday, Oct. 22, 12-1 p.m., online. Visit
www.knoxmobility.org/meetings for the link.
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Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4-7 p.m., Blount County Public Library, 508 N. Cusick St., Maryville.
Information about the project can be found at
knoxmobility.org. Those interested in learning more and staying up to date on the project are encouraged to visit the website and check back regularly for more opportunities to provide input.
The plan looks 25 years into the future at several areas of interest, such as congestion, safety, health, land use, equity, and economic development. Digging into these issues produces a big picture look at the region, helping prioritize transportation projects
that accommodate all modes with a variety of different project types. Once these projects are identified in Mobility Plan 2050, they will start to move through the project development process. Projects can take 5, 10, or even 20 years to complete, which is
why planning is needed early in the process.
For more information, contact Doug Burton at doug....@knoxplanning.org
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11. Bike Walk Knoxville Holds Walk with Elected Officials
Bike
Walk Knoxville holds a Walk with Elected Officials event on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m.
The tour will begin at the plaza in front of the UT Conference Center, 600 Henley St. and the walk will be about one mile. The tour will highlight walkability on one of Knoxville’s main corridors, Henley Street, emphasizing connectivity needs for downtown and
South Knoxville.
You are encouraged to wear proper shoes and bring a water bottle.
All are welcome to join. For more information, visit
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12. Trees Knoxville Plans Tree Walk for Oct. 23
Trees
Knoxville is hosting their monthly Tree Walk on Wednesday, Oct 23, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Fort Dickerson Park, 3000 Fort Dickerson Rd SW.
Trees Knoxville Executive Director Melissa Hinten will lead this month’s Tree Walk. Tree Trivia will be included as well, so you’re encouraged to bring a friend! There is no sign up necessary, just show up and join the fun.
All are welcome to join.
For more information, visit Trees Knoxville’s
Event Page.
13. Participate in Knoxville Recycling Roundup Oct. 24
Join
Keep Knoxville Beautiful (KKB) and
Tennessee Environmental Council for Knoxville’s Recycling Roundup on Thursday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Chilhowee Park, 3301 Magnolia Ave.
This "drive-through and drop-off" event is free and open to surrounding residents to drop off materials ranging from mattresses, tires, textiles, Styrofoam, and other hard-to-recycle materials. Scour your home, bring all those tricky-to-recycle items, and witness
the magic of recycling in action. For a full list of accepted items,
click here.
They send a big thanks to their partners
Cemex U.S. and
City of Knoxville. |
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14. Knox Heritage Hosts Annual Preservation Conference Oct. 24
Knox
Heritage will host its 2024 East Tennessee Preservation Conference on Thursday, Oct 24, at 5:30 p.m. at the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S Gay St.
Keynote speaker Katlyn Cotton, associate principal with PlaceEconomics, will give a presentation titled “The Historic Preservation Response to the Affordable Housing Crisis.”
The event is free to attend, but space is limited. RSVP on the Knox Heritage
website by Monday, Oct. 21. |
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15.
Knoxville Neighborhoods Calendar (click link for online calendar)
Call 865-215-3232 to include your neighborhood event or meeting in
this Google calendar.
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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