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1. Final Day to Register to Vote is Monday, Oct. 6.
2. Celebrate National Night Out This Tuesday
3. 8th Annual Wiffleball Tournament Rained Out
4. Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission Meets Early This Month
5. More on the Local Option Sales Tax Referendum
6. Key Resources for Non-Profits in Knoxville: Filing Guides and Support
7. Knox Pride Fest is This Weekend
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1. Final Day to Register to Vote is Monday, Oct. 6.
The deadline to register for Knoxville’s General Election is Monday, Oct. 6.
The General Election for Knox County is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Visit Go Vote! Knoxville for information on polling locations and how to check your registration status.
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2. Celebrate National Night Out This Tuesday
National Night Out is happening Tuesday, Oct. 7. Join across Knoxville in hosting block parties, cookouts, and other community events that promote safety and police-community partnerships.
If your neighborhood is planning to participate, please email Debbie Sharp no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, at dsh...@knoxvilletn.gov the following information:
- What activities are planned? (i.e. cook out, demonstration, games, etc.)
The following neighborhoods have signed up to participate:
- Amherst Helmbolt Community Association
- Burlington Residents Association
- Cold Springs Neighborhood Watch
- Cumberland Estates West Neighborhood Watch
- Inskip Community Association
- Kingston Pike Sequoyah Hills Association
- Kirkwood Homeowners Association
- Lonsdale Homes Neighborhood Watch
- Marble City Neighborhood Association
- Mechanicsville Community Association
- Michael Meadowview Neighborhood Watch
- Morningside Heights Homeowners Association
- Northwest Hills Safety Community Group
- Norwood Homeowners Association
- Old Mechanicsville Neighborhood Interest
- Parkridge Community Organization
- Seven Springs Homeowners Association
- South Woodlawn Neighborhood Association
- Vestal Community Organization
- West Haven Village Neighborhood Community
- Westavia Woods Neighborhood Watch
- Williams Creek Community Association with Lenon-Seney United Methodist Church
This is a great number of groups! Will your neighborhood be on the list?
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more.
Most areas celebrate National Night Out on the first Tuesday in August; however, many cities/states celebrate it the first Tuesday in October due to the heat. Knoxville is one of those cities.
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3. 8th Annual Wiffleball Tournament Rained Out
Much to staff and players' disappointment, the 8th Annual Wiffleball Tournament was cancelled due to rain shortly after it got started this past Saturday. However, those who attended had fun in the midst of the storm. We will have to wait until next year to see if Westwood can hold on to their title.
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4. Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission Meets Early This Month
Due to fall break, the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission will meet earlier than usual this month. The meeting is set for Thursday, Oct. 2, at 1:30 p.m. in the Main Assembly Room of the City County Building, 400 Main St.
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5. More on the Local Option Sales Tax Referendum
Last week, the Local Option Sales Tax referendum, which will appear on the November 4th Ballot, was introduced. This week let’s take a closer look at what it means for Knoxville residents.
Mayor Kincannon, with the City Council’s approval, proposed exempting groceries from the sales tax increase. If the Local Option Sales Tax passes, the sales tax on groceries will remain unchanged. This was an intentional move to reduce the financial impact on everyone’s everyday needs.
Another key aspect: visitors to the City of Knoxville will contribute significantly to the revenue generated. Unlike property taxes, which fall primarily on homeowners and renters, a sales tax allows tourists and non-city residents to help fund local improvements throughout neighborhoods.
It’s also worth noting that neighboring counties — Blount, Anderson, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier — already have a 2.75% local option sales tax. When you shop at Tanger Outlets or enjoy a weekend in Sevier County, you are already paying that rate.
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6. Resources for Non-Profits in Knoxville: Filing Guides and Support
Non-profit organizers in Knoxville have access to several essential tools to help navigate filing requirements. Two helpful resources include:
Additionally, the Office of Neighborhood Empowerment (ONE) is currently updating its filing guidelines for non-profit organizations. Once finalized, this document will outline required forms, where to access them, and applicable filing fees specific to Knox County. The updated guide will be available for free on the ONE’s website, alongside other resources designed to support local neighborhoods and organizations.
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7. Knox Pride Fest is This Weekend
Mark your calendars! Knox Pride Fest is happening this Saturday, Oct. 4, from 12-6 p.m. at World’s Fair Park, 963 World's Fair Park Dr.
This event is more than just a party - it’s a chance to come together, uplift one another, and strengthen our community. Your presence matters. When people show up as their authentic selves, a space is created where everyone feels seen, supported, and celebrated.
Join your community for a day of connection, love, and pride.
For more information, visit Knox Pride’s website.
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8. 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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