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The Neighborly Notice
Vol. 17, No. 38 – Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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1. Thank a KPD Officer
2. NAC Meets Tomorrow
3. KFD Celebrates Night on the Square
4. Board of Zoning Appeals Meets Oct 15
5. Historic Zoning Appeals Meets Next Thursday
6. PARC’s Announces Third Quarterly Meeting
7. KPD Hosts West District Community Forum
8. Crossing Guards Needed
9. CAC Offers Senior Job Fair
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. Thank a KPD Officer
Did you know that the City has a way for you to formally thank a Knoxville Police Department (KPD) officer?
Did an officer attend your meeting and help with a situation in your neighborhood? Did you receive exemplary assistance from an officer after a traffic accident? Did an officer assist you in the community? Did someone from KPD provide you with a helpful resource?
If you have had a good experience with an officer in 2024, KPD would like to hear about it. Fill out this
form on the City’s website to brighten someone’s day.
KPD officers have to deal with very difficult situations, sometimes life or death, and a “thank you” from a community member can make a huge difference in an officer’s day.
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2. NAC Meets Tomorrow
The
Neighborhood Advisory Council will meet Wednesday, Oct. 9. Members will be touring Knoxville Police Department’s training facility.
For more information or if you have questions, contact Debbie Sharp at 215-4382 or
dsh...@knoxvilletn.gov.
The NAC members are appointed by the Mayor to:
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Give advice and feedback on the programs and policies of the Office of Neighborhoods;
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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;
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And, to serve as a sounding board for City initiatives and proposals affecting neighborhoods.
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3. KFD Celebrates Night on the Square
Come and join the
Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) for a ‘Night on the Square’ Friday, Oct. 11, from 5:30–8 p.m. downtown in Market Square.
Bring the family and help kick off
Fire Prevention Week with this annual event. There will be fire trucks, a kids' maze, the iconic Fire Safety House, community
CPR, and tons more.
From the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), this year's 2024 theme is ‘Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!’ This annual campaign is aimed at raising awareness about fire safety and educating communities throughout on important and potentially life-saving
fire prevention strategies.
Smoke alarms are one of the most critical tools for protecting your home, your family members, and your pets from the devastating effects of fire. According to the NFPA, having properly functioning smoke alarms reduces the risk of dying in a house fire by more
than half.
Many homes, however, lack the number of smoke alarms that are needed to protect the property and all of its occupants or the smoke alarms that do exist aren’t functional due to missing or dead batteries or the age of the device. To learn more about the importance
of having fully functional smoke alarms throughout your residence, visit the NPFA
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4. Board of Zoning Appeals Meets Oct 15
The
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meets on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 4 p.m. in Conference Room 461 of the City County Building, 400 Main St.
Properties that will be included on the agenda will be 2104 Vermont Ave., 2101 Ault Rd., 5310 Holston Dr., 1144 Valley Dr., 1148 Valley Dr., 313 Hawthorne Ave., and 6800 Sherwood Dr.
Conference Room 461 is located on the 4th floor of the City County Building. Once you get to the 4th floor, turn away from the windows and go down the hallway on the left passed the City Tax office. Room 461 is approximately halfway down and on the
right.
For more information about cases on the agenda, please visit the City’s
website.
Please contact Jennifer Scobee at 865-215-2988 or
jsc...@knoxvilletn.gov with questions about attending or for alternate attendance options.
Also, the City has been made aware that scam emails are being sent to BZA applicants from the email address
BZA.Kno...@USA.com and are asking for fee payment.
These are not legitimate emails. Please do not reply to these emails or send payment. If you have received an email and would like to confirm that it is from the BZA office, please feel free to reach out to Jen at
jsc...@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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5. Historic Zoning Appeals Meets Next Thursday
The
Historic Zoning Commission (HZC) meets on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 8:30 a.m. in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building, 400 Main St.
Properties that will be on the agenda include 1112 Gratz St., 6485 Kingston Pike, 217 E. Scott Ave., 830 Deery St., 1916 Emoriland Blvd, 1909 Washington Ave., 1800 Jefferson Ave., 1724 Highland Ave., and 1043 Craigland Court.
The HZC works with developers to encourage the preservation of historic sites and areas and to integrate historic facilities into other plans. The commission reviews applications for building permits for construction or demolition within a designated historic
zone. The commission also acts as an advocate for changes in various state, local, and federal laws that affect historic sites.
For more information, please visit the Knoxville Knox County Planning
website.
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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6. PARC’s Announces Third Quarterly Meeting
The
Police Advisory Review Committee (PARC) will hold its third quarterly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. The location will be listed on the website closer to the date.
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. KPD Hosts West District Community Forum
Mark your calendars! The
Knoxville Police Department (KPD) will host a West District Community Forum on Monday, Nov. 11, at 5:30 p.m. at Norwood United Methodist Church, 2110 Merchant Dr.
The Knoxville Police Department’s West District is the largest of the three police districts, covering roughly 49.5 square miles. That includes a number of major thoroughfares, including I-40, Western Ave., Kingston Pike, Pellissippi Parkway, Clinton Hwy and
portions of Alcoa Hwy. West Town Mall also falls within the West District boundaries.
For more information, please call 865-215-7042 or email
kpdwe...@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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8. Crossing Guards Needed
Do you or someone you know feel passionate about helping children get to and from school safely? There are currently four positions open for school Crossing Guards within the City of Knoxville.
The Crossing Guard position is a seasonal, event-related position exempt from civil service status. Typical work hours are from 7-8 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. Monday through Friday during the school year. The pay rate for a Crossing Guard is $25 per event, which equals
$50 per day or $250 per week.
To learn more about the position, please visit the
City’s website. Scroll to the bottom of the page to view the
Crossing Guard position.
For more information, please contact Sergeant Greg Womac at
gwo...@knoxvilletn.gov. |
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9. CAC Offers Senior Job Fair
The
Community Action Committee (CAC) is hosting a Senior Job Fair for adults 50 years old and up on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at the LT Ross Building, 2247 Western Ave.
This event will feature prospective employers and vendors wanting to hire older adults. All job seekers will need to bring copies of their resume and be prepared to fill out job applications.
There will also be a clinic from
Walgreens, which will be available to provide flu and Covid-19 vaccines.
The Senior Employment Service and the Senior Community Service Employment Program provide free assistance to seniors looking to enter or re-enter the workforce. Services include resume writing, application assistance, employment workshops, and job referrals.
For more information, contact Brenda Tate at
Brend...@knoxseniors.org. |
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10.
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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