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1. Neighborhood Achievement Awards Open for Nominations
2. Old North Knoxville Hosts Victorian Holiday Home Tour
3. Celebrate Christmas in Burlington
4. BBB Cancelled For the Month – POH Meets on Friday
5. Do You Want to See More Trees in Your Neighborhood?
6. SPARK Hosts Annual Toy Tech Event
7. Be Prepared for Colder Weather
8. Transparency and Accountability with KAT
9. Get Ready for Tour de Lights
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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. Neighborhood Achievement Awards Open for Nominations
The
Office of Neighborhood Empowerment is accepting nominations for the Neighborhood Achievement Award now through Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
These awards recognize the work of Knoxville neighborhood organizations that improve, protect, and enhance their communities. Any registered neighborhood organization—large or small, new or established—can be nominated. Self-nominations are welcomed!
Highlights of the Award:
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Winners receive $100 for future neighborhood projects
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Awards are presented at the invitation-only Neighborhood Awards Dinner in March 2025.
How to Nominate:
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Download the
the nomination form here.
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Save the completed form and email it 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.
Celebrate your neighborhood’s hard work—nominate today! |
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2. Old North Knoxville Hosts Victorian Holiday Home Tour
Step back in time with the 34th annual Victorian Holiday Home Tour in
Historic Old North Knoxville! The festive event will take place:
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Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4-9 p.m.
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Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1-5 p.m.
Explore beautifully restored homes in architectural styles such as Queen Anne, Craftsman/Bungalow, and Neoclassical Revival—all decked out for the holidays.
Tickets:
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Advance:
$15 (available online now).
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Bring your confirmation email or ticket attachment to the ticket booth on the day of the event to pick up your wristband at will call.
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Misplaced your email? Don’t worry—we can look you up using the email address you provided when purchasing.
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Day of Event: $20 (adults) and $15 (seniors).
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Children under 12: Free admission!
New Parking Options for 2024:
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Rose Funeral & Cremation, 1421 N. Broadway
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St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway
Learn more about this cherished tradition and purchase tickets at
Old North Knoxville’s website. |
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3. Celebrate Christmas in Burlington
The
Burlington Business District Association (BBDA) cordially invites you to participate in and/or attend Christmas in Burlington 2024. This event will be held on Saturday, December 14 in the Burlington Community at the New Direction Health Care Solutions,
104 Lakeside Street from 2 to 5 p.m.
There will be musical entertainment, a variety of vendors, activities, gift bags for the kiddos, lighting of the Christmas tree, and pictures with Santa.
Please let us know if you will be able to participate as a vendor by Friday, December 6. You can contact Deborah Porter at 865-415-2450 for questions or more information.
Thanking you, in advance, for your support and participation. |
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4. BBB Cancelled for the Month – POH Meets on Friday
The
Better Building Board (BBB) has been cancelled for the month of December.
The
Public Officer Hearing (POH) will meet on Friday, Dec 6, at 9:30 a.m. in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building, 400 Main St.
New Business/Orders on the agenda include:
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1421 West Baxter Ave.
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1432 West Fifth Ave. - confirmation of emergency repair/demolition
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1900 Hoitt Ave. - including accessory structures
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4914 McIntyre Rd.
Please contact Cheri Burke at 865-215-2867 or
cmb...@knoxvilletn.gov with questions about attending the hearing.
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. Do You Want to See More Trees in Your Neighborhood?
Residential properties account for 57% of Knoxville’s land and host 67% of the city’s tree canopy. Unfortunately, over the last decade, 725 acres of canopy have been lost, with 513 acres disappearing from residential areas.
The neighborhoods experiencing the greatest tree loss are those that have historically had the most canopy, such as North Hills, Sequoyah Hills, Holston Hills, and Island Home Park. However, there is some positive news: parts of the city, including downtown
and the University of Tennessee campus, are expanding their tree canopy.
The City of Knoxville is committed to increasing tree canopy coverage to 40% by 2040—and we need your help! Here’s how you can make a difference:
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Organize a tree giveaway in your neighborhood.
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Start the process to become a designated neighborhood arboretum.
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Discuss tree preservation and replacement at neighborhood meetings.
Learn more about protecting and expanding Knoxville’s green spaces by visiting
Trees Knoxville’s website. |
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6. SPARK Hosts Annual Toy Tech Event
Spark,
a South Knoxville-based nonprofit, is holding its annual Toy Tech event from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Spark headquarters, 116 Childress St. As part of its mission to help all ages with their mobility, Spark and partners
Knox Makers create adaptive switches and replace the factory-installed switches on battery-operated toys so children with disabilities can use them. Each child with a disability attending will receive a toy from Santa.
The event includes pizza, drinks and snacks. Admission is free; however, please call Spark at 865-219-0130 to register.
Many popular toys have been designed without consideration for special needs or kids with limited abilities. Often these toys will require some adaptation so they can be used by children with a disability.
Spark is an organization that seeks to redefine human potential by making technology accessible to everyone in our community. Their mission is to connect people with disabilities in East Tennessee to the adaptive technology tools and services they need to live
with maximum independence and dignity. Through partnerships, they provide training and access to the latest technologies and continuously strive to improve the quality of our services.
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7. Be Prepared for Colder Weather
With cooler temperatures here in Knoxville,
Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) customers can expect to see their utility usage increase, as heating is the biggest energy user throughout the year. To alleviate some of the impact cold weather has on utility bills, KUB has multiple ways for customers to
manage energy and water expenses in the coming months, along with important safety reminders.
Taking the following steps will boost energy, water efficiency, and safety:
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Lower your thermostat’s regular setting as low as safely and comfortably possible and dress in layers. Each degree change can save approximately 3 percent on your bill when lower settings are consistent over time.
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To prevent costly burst water pipes, insulate pipes in crawl spaces, in attics, near outer walls, and in other unconditioned areas. If you have pipes against exterior walls, open cabinet doors to allow for conditioned airflow. You may also start a very slow
drip on your faucets situated on exterior facing walls when temperatures are below freezing, but keep in mind this will increase water usage.
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Seal leaks and cracks around windows and doors. Check and replace weather stripping. In a pinch, you can use cardboard, plastic, or blankets to minimize heat loss.
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Disconnect hoses and cover outside faucets, and close outside vents when nighttime temperatures fall below freezing.
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Track utility usage and set usage threshold alerts in your KUB account to be aware of abnormal spikes in usage as quickly as possible. KUB receives an alert and notifies customers if an abnormal spike occurs.
Colder temperatures also mean furnaces and other heat sources are turned on for the first time in months.
KUB recommends that customers hire a licensed contractor to conduct regular inspections and maintenance, which can save money and extend the life of a heating system.
Rebates also are available through TVA EnergyRight® for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system tune-ups.
For natural gas appliances, follow these safety guidelines:
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Maintain proper air circulation around gas appliances at all times.
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A gas flame should burn bright blue. A yellow or orange flame could indicate improper combustion or venting, and the appliance should be checked as carbon monoxide can be emitted in this situation. Install carbon monoxide detectors.
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Keep flammable or combustible items away from gas appliances and equipment.
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Use natural gas equipment only as intended. Never use a stove or oven for heating.
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KUB will respond quickly and free of charge to investigate any suspected natural gas leak and provide further guidance. Call KUB at 865-524-2911.
To avoid drastic weather-related changes in utility bills, customers can enroll in KUB’s Levelized Billing Plan (LBP). LBP calculates customer bills based on a rolling 12-month average.
Bill assistance is available for those who need help with payment at
kub.org/help. KUB Customer Service Representatives are available to discuss options. Free
workshops also are available for KUB customers to learn more about savings, in partnership with TVA EnergyRight®.
More safety and savings tips can be found online at
www.kub.org. |
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8. Transparency and Accountability with KAT
Do you want to know more about how
Knox Area Transit (KAT) operates and about their policies? They have created a page to assist you in getting information about their policies and procedures.
You can learn about Governance, System Performance, Financial Information, ADA Reasonable Accommodations, Title VI Public Notice, and more. Feel free to visit their
website to read up on these important topics. |
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9. Get Ready for Tour de Lights
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.
For more information about the event and to register, please visit Bike Walk Knoxville’s
website. |
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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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