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1. NAC Meets to Discuss Brush Pickup
2. Check Out ONE’s Placemaking Guide
3. City Announces Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Grand Opening
4. KPD Hosts West District Commander Forum
5. Parks and Rec Draft Plan Now Available for Comment
6. Knox Heritage Offers Community Preservation Grants
7. Can I Freeze My Property Taxes?
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1. NAC Meets to Discuss Brush Pickup
This meeting is open to the public; all are welcome to attend.
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. Check Out ONE’s Placemaking Guide
Are you familiar with the term “placemaking”? Are you interested in improving public spaces in your neighborhood? The Office of Neighborhood Empowerment’s (ONE) Placemaking Guide would be a great resource for you!
Placemaking is a multi-faceted approach to the planning, design, and management of public spaces. It capitalizes on a local community's assets, inspiration, and potential. The goal of creating public spaces is to promote people's health, happiness, and well-being and is a collaborative process where we can shape our public spaces.
The Placemaking process is centered around observing, listening to, and asking questions of the people who live, work, and play in a particular space to understand their needs and aspirations for that space and for their community. If your neighborhood is interested in doing something in the neighborhood, but has many ideas, placemaking can help identify the neighborhood’s priorities.
To learn more about placemaking and funding available to support projects in neighborhoods, please visit ONE’s website.
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3. City Announces Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Grand Opening
The Urban Wilderness Gateway Park grand opening will take place at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 1250 Tilson St. The park’s new pavilion and playscape will be celebrated.
The park is strategically located as a meet-up and jumping-off spot for families looking to enjoy a day in the Urban Wilderness, with access to a children’s play area, outdoor adventures, and Knoxville’s world-class mountain biking and water amenities.
Gateway Park is one of the final components of the broader Urban Wilderness public amenities plan. Creating these unique new outdoor public amenities addresses multiple community needs. The investments build up Knoxville economically while benefiting Knoxville residents’ physical and mental health and improving the quality of life for families citywide.
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 at the Feb. 5 ribbon-cutting, 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.
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4. KPD Hosts West District Commander Forum
Neighbors residing in the Knoxville Police Department’s West District are invited to attend the quarterly West District Commander Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 25, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 5634 Merchants Center Blvd.
West District Commander Tracy Hunter and her support staff will be there to discuss ongoing crime trends, share prevention tips, answer questions, and address resident concerns.
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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5. Parks and Rec Draft Plan Now Available for Comment
The City of Knoxville’s Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan is now available for public review. This comprehensive strategic document will guide the growth, improvement, and long-term sustainability of Knoxville’s parks and recreation system over the next decade and beyond.
The draft plan and public feedback form are available online. Please submit comments by Sunday, March 1.
The draft plan is the result of an extensive, community-driven process that began last year. City staff and partners engaged residents through more than 80 community meetings and events, conducted a statistically valid survey, and gathered additional feedback through community surveys and an interactive online map. Ideas and perspectives shared by residents directly informed the recommendations in the draft plan.
Community input remains a vital part of the process. The City encourages all residents to review the draft plan and share their feedback to help shape the future of Knoxville’s parks and recreation system.
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 aid and services.
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6. Knox Heritage Offers Community Preservation Grants
Knox Heritage’s Community Preservation Grants are now open. The application deadline is Tuesday, March. 31.
Knox Heritage will provide grants of up to $5,000 to qualifying applicants in the following categories:
- Planning, Survey, and Designation
Eligibility requirements:
- The structure, sign, or landmark needs to be at least 50 years old
- The project must conserve sound historic materials and must be sensitive to the authentic historic character of the building, site, or sign. If applicable, overlay and/or neighborhood design guidelines must be followed.
For more information, visit their website.
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7. Can I Freeze My Property Taxes?
For applicants who qualify, the State of Tennessee will pay or reimburse a portion of the property taxes for the person’s primary residence. You can apply by mail or in person at any Trustee location OR request an application by email: taxr...@knoxcounty.org. Be sure to sign the applications and list at least one phone number where you can be reached.
If you are a disabled homeowner age 65 or older: to qualify, you must be 65 or older on or before Dec. 31, 2025. Applicants must have been approved for disability on or before Dec. 31, 2025. Your combined 2024 annual income for you, your spouse, and all other owners of the property cannot exceed the income limit of 37,530 per year.
If you are a disabled veteran or widow(er) of a disabled veteran: Veterans who have an honorable discharge and a total and permanent rating from a service-connected disability or their widow(er) may qualify for tax relief. No income limit.
If you are 65 or older on or before Dec. 31, 2025, and the combined 2024 annual income for you, your spouse and all other owners of the property cannot exceed their income limit of $61,920 per year.
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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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