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1. Neighborhood Achievement Awards Are Open
2. NAC Will Not Meet This Month
3. BZA Meets Next Tuesday
4. Line of Sight Problems? Call 311
5. Short-Term Rentals – Things to Know
6. Celebrate Christmas in Burlington
7. Tour de Lights Is This Saturday
8. Join Kickstand for a Chill Holiday Ride
9. Native Plant Myth Busting
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. Neighborhood Achievement Awards Open
Nominations for the
Office of Neighborhood Empowerment’s Neighborhood Achievement Award are officially open. This award supports neighborhoods and encourages creative freedom in the work neighborhood organizations do to improve, protect, and enhance their neighborhoods.
Examples of things this award supports include:
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Beautification and place-making projects, green space and community garden enhancement, and other physical improvements to the neighborhood
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Projects, events, and activities that focus on connecting neighbors with one another such as street fairs, potlucks, home tours, and holiday celebrations
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New or ongoing communication efforts such as newsletters, social media platforms, and phone tree networks
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Activities involved in launching, reviving, or strengthening a neighborhood group
Winners will receive $100 for their neighborhood organization to use on future projects. Do not miss this opportunity to be recognized for the work your neighborhood has done throughout 2024. Awards will be given at the invitation-only Neighborhood Awards Dinner
in March 2025.
We highly recommend self-nominations. Someone in your neighborhood will need to 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, Room 546, P.O. Box 1631, Knoxville, TN, 37901.
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2. NAC Will Not Meet This Month
This is a reminder that the
Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) will not meet this month.
The NAC will meet again on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 4:30 p.m. in the Public Works Conference Room, 3131 Morris Ave.
We look forward to seeing you in the new year! |
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3. BZA Meets Next Tuesday
The next
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 17, in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building, 400 Main St.
The following properties are on the
agenda for discussion:
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0 Memory Ln.
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2819 Brooks Ave.
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2957 Cherokee Mills Way
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0 View Rd.
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1930 Dodson Ave.
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6501 Clary Ln.
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3828 Kenilworth Dr.
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5424 Dogwood Rd
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1801 E. Magnolia Ave.
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2554 Sutherland Ave.
There is a Zoom attendance option available upon request. If you need to request a Zoom link, please contact Jennifer Scobee before 12 noon on the day of the meeting.
If you wish to speak on a property or be advised of an appeal, please be sure to sign in on the sign in sheet that will be on the table as you enter the room.
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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4. Line of Sight Problems? Call 311
Line of sight problems refer to situations where a driver's view of the road and other vehicles is obstructed by the presence of shrubs, signs, parked vehicles, etc., potentially leading to accidents. This is typically caused by limited visibility, obstructing
views of oncoming traffic, or pedestrians.
The City staff can help find a remedy to the Line-of-sight issue by clearing vegetation, evaluating if a traffic signal or sign is needed, implementing parking restrictions, etc.
If you are experiencing any issues in city intersections, you can call
311. The City of Knoxville’s 311 service is committed to providing the highest level of service and satisfaction. You can submit a request by calling 311 or using the free My Knoxville app, which allows you to report issues such as potholes, streetlight
problems, traffic signal issues, parking concerns, and more.
Click
here to learn how to report line of sight problems through the My Knoxville App. The My Knoxville app gives you the City of Knoxville, right at your fingertips!
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5. Short-Term Rentals – Things to Know
You might have heard the phrase “short-term rentals” in conversation recently, and you might be wondering what exactly that means. So what is a short-term rental (STR)? STRs include listings booked through online platforms, such as Airbnb and Home Away, by
which people rent out part or all of their property for less than 30 days at a time.
To operate a STR in the city, a permit is required. Applications for STR unit permits and annual renewals are accepted and issued through the Business Tax Office.
The City of Knoxville’s STR ordinance took effect in Jan. of 2018. In Jan. of 2019, the State of Tennessee’s ordinance went into effect and defined some aspects of what and how local governments were allowed to regulate short-term rentals. Therefore, the City
operates according to the State of Tennessee’s ordinance.
The City contracts with Host Compliance, a company that specializes in tracking and identifying Short-Term Rental listings. Host Compliance provides regular reports of Short-Term Rental activity in the City of Knoxville compared against properties with Short-Term
Rental Permits.
City officials notify any non-compliant property owners of the ordinance and encourage them to seek a permit. Property owners who do not comply will be subject to a citation.
Also included with the Host Compliance service is a 24-hour hotline for people to call with any complaints or concerns about Short-Term Rental operations. Callers should indicate that the property is being used as a Short-Term Rental. You can reach the hotline
at any time of day or night by calling 865-337-8275.
Comments or questions about the City's ordinance can be sent to
ST...@KnoxvilleTN.gov.
Additional information about STRs can be found on the City’s
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6. Celebrate Christmas in Burlington
The Burlington Business District Association is sponsoring the Christmas in Burlington event taking place on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 2-5 p.m. at New Direction Health Care Solutions, 104 Lakeside St.
There will be musical entertainment, a variety of vendors, activities, gift bags for children in attendance, lighting of the Christmas tree, and pictures with Santa.
If you would like additional information or have questions, please contact Deborah Porter at 865-414-2450.
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7. Tour de Lights is This Saturday
Immerse yourself in holiday joy with Tour de Lights, the fantastic, free, and family-friendly holiday bike ride presented by
Visit Knoxville and
Bike Walk Knoxville on Saturday, Dec. 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Mary Costa Plaza, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave.
Tour de Lights serves as a unifying celebration, engaging neighborhoods, local businesses, and the community, who gather to bask in the festive atmosphere. Participants are encouraged to get into the holiday spirit by decorating themselves and their bikes.
To register for and to learn more information about the event, please visit Bike Walk Knoxville’s
website.
P.S. - Registering for the event enters you to win a mountain bike! You must be present at 7:15 p.m. to win.
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8. Join Kickstand for a Chill Holiday Ride
Join
Kickstand at Chilhowee Park on Friday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. for a bike ride tour of the “Chillhowee Park Holiday” lights.
Have fun decorating your bike and your person in holiday gear, and don’t forget to dress for the weather! Hot cocoa and apple cider will be provided by
RealGood Kitchen.
For those seeking a longer ride, Kickstand will also host a pre-ride to Chilhowee Park at 6:30 p.m., departing from their shop at Macedonia Methodist Church, 4630 Holston Dr.
If you are planning on participating in this ride, you must have front and rear bike lights as the ride will be in the dark.
For more information, visit their
Facebook and happy biking. |
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9. Native Plant Myth Busting
Have you ever heard any of these
common misconceptions about native plants?
Native plants are:
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weedy and unattractive
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difficult to grow and attract pests
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only suitable for naturalistic gardens
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don't provide year-round interest
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less effective at controlling soil erosion
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less beneficial than exotics for wildlife
It is time to debunk these myths! Native plants are not only beautiful but also vital for our ecosystems. They offer a variety of benefits, including:
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Supporting wildlife: Providing food and shelter for pollinators, birds, and other beneficial insects.
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Conserving water: Adapting to local climate conditions and requiring less water once established.
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Reducing maintenance: Thriving in natural conditions and requiring no chemical intervention.
Let’s add some native plants to your yard. Check out the City’s
Community Wildlife Habitat website to find lists of native wildflowers, grasses, and shrubs for our area. Check the top grey bar for those lists.
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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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