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1. Save-The-Date for ONE’s Annual Kickball Tournament
2. Empower Knox Launches Asset Map for Youth and Young Adults
3. Knoxville Fire Department Hosts Recruitment Expo Tomorrow
4. BBB and POH Meet This Week
5. City Council to Host Workshop
6. KPD Hosts Community Forum for West District Next Month
7. Apply for Home Weatherization through TVA EnergyRight Program
8. Tennessee Tree Day 2025
9. Save the Date – Trees Knoxville Hosts Tree Fest
10. See a Pothole? Call 311
11. How Does Cholesterol Impact Heart Health?
12. Ramadan Begins Next Friday
13.
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. Save-The-Date for ONE’s Annual Kickball Tournament
Save the Date: the Office of Neighborhood Empowerment will host the Neighborhood Kickball Tournament on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
Caswell Park, 570 Winona St.
Talk to your neighbors to see if they’d like to participate this year. More details, including registration deadlines, will be shared soon. If you have any questions, please reach out to Shannett Riley at
sri...@knoxvilletn.gov.
For neighborhoods participating in ONE’s
Healthy Knoxville Program, you can count this event as one of your physical activities. For more information about the Healthy Knoxville Program and how to get your neighborhood involved, please contact Hayley Howard at
hho...@knoxvilletn.gov. |
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2. Empower Knox Launches Asset Map for Youth and Young Adults
Empower Knox, in collaboration with community partners and the
National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC), has launched a new
asset map to help youth and young adults access community resources.
Hosted on Google Maps, the
asset map contains over 100 resources in the Knoxville/Knox County area in over a dozen categories such as employment supports, education supports, mental health supports, and many more.
Even though this asset map is geared toward at-risk youth, any youth or young adult could benefit from knowing about the resources listed.
If you would like to hand out resource map cards at your organization or neighborhood event, please reach out to Emily Norris at
eno...@knoxvilletn.gov to get them. |
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3. Knoxville Fire Department Hosts Recruitment Expo Tomorrow
The
Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) will host a Recruitment Expo tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 3-6 p.m. at the Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Hwy.
This free event will connect motivated individuals with KFD staff to learn about a rewarding career in fire safety and opportunities to apply for the next recruitment class.
Prospective firefighters will learn about:
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The hiring process
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Job expectations
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The City of Knoxville’s competitive benefits package, including annual stipends for advanced EMT and paramedic training
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What daily life is like as a KFD firefighter, shared firsthand by current firefighters
Attendees are encouraged to bring their families, who will also
have the opportunity to explore fire trucks and practice fire-safety skills in the KFD Safety House.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and a high-school graduate (or equivalent) prior to filling out an application. No prior firefighting experience is required. Applications will be available on site or can be filled out at
KnoxvilleTN.gov/Jobs.
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. |
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4. BBB Cancelled; POH Meets This Week
Knoxville’s
Better Building Board (BBB) will not meet this month.
The
Public Officer Hearing (POH) will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, at 9:30 a.m. in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building, 400 Main St.
Addresses being reviewed will be:
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411 Glenaoks Dr.
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1136 Massachusetts Ave.
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1713 Fair Dr. – Boarding Approval
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2014 Highland Dr. – Boarding Approval
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5301 North Ozark Rd. – Boarding Approval
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2303 Parkview Ave. – Boarding Approval
If any of these properties are in your neighborhood and you’d like to provide input, you may attend the hearing and sign up to speak.
Please contact Cheri Burke at 865-215-2867 or
cmb...@knoxvilletn.gov with questions about attending a 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. City Council to Host Workshop
The
Knoxville City Council will host a workshop Thursday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building, 400 Main St.
Erin Read, Executive Director of the
Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability, will provide City Council an overview of the work of the Office of Housing Stability including the strategic planning process for homelessness in our community. She will address system modeling, public
input, interviews with people having lived experience, and next steps. Members of the public and media 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.
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. KPD Hosts Community Forum for West District Next Month
The
Knoxville Police Department (KPD) will host a West District Community Forum on Tuesday, Mar. 11, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Public Works Building, 3131 Morris Ave.
KPD’s West District is the largest of the city’s three police districts, covering approximately 49.5 square miles. The district includes major thoroughfares such as I-40, Western Ave., Kingston Pike, Pellissippi Pkwy., Clinton Hwy., and parts 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.govor 865-215-3100. For disability accommodations, contact City ADA Coordinator Stephanie Brewer Cook at
sc...@knoxvilletn.govor 865-
215-2034 at least 72 hours before the meeting. |
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7. Apply for Home Weatherization through TVA EnergyRight Program
Home
Uplift, a TVA EnergyRight program, provides qualifying KUB customers with an average of $10,000 in free weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades. KUB invests $1 million annually in Home Uplift.
Upgrades may include new or repaired HVAC units, insulation, appliances, water heaters and more. These upgrades are designed to make your home more energy efficient, comfortable, and affordable.
To be eligible for weatherization, you must:
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Be a KUB customer
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Meet income eligibility requirements
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Own or rent a single-family home (landlord approval is needed if renting) and be the primary resident. Homes can be site-built or manufactured.
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Participate in a home energy evaluation.
To find out if you are eligible, please complete the
form on TVA’s website.
For more information about the program or application, please contact TVA at 888-986-7262 or
sup...@mytva.com. |
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8. Tennessee Tree Day 2025
Keep
Knoxville Beautiful (KKB) is partnering with the
Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) for Tennessee Tree Day 2025, taking place on Friday, March 14, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 5100 Martin Mill Pike.
Every year, Tennessee Tree Day engages thousands of volunteers in a fun, family-friendly day event of planting native tree seedlings all across Tennessee. TEC also works with TN Department of Forestry and other nurseries to supply native tree seedlings to citizens
across the state through KKB network of volunteer partners and local businesses.
Since 2007, Tennessee Tree Day has mobilized over 100,000 residents to plant more than one million native trees across Tennessee and neighboring states. Plant a native tree and make your community a little greener.
If you are interested in reserving some trees, please visit
TEC’s website. The last day to reserve trees is Sunday, March 2. You will pick up your trees on Friday, March 14, or Saturday, March 15.
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9. Save the Date – Trees Knoxville Hosts Tree Fest
Trees
Knoxville will be hosting Tree Fest, their first annual fundraiser, on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Caswell Park, 570 Winona St.
Tree Fest will include
a tree planting and giveaway, music, games, food, and outreach tables! More details will be shared as the event approaches. You can keep up with Tree Fest’s details on Trees Knoxville’s
website.
If you have interest in setting up an outreach table or sponsoring Trees Knoxville at Tree Fest, contact
in...@treesknoxville.org.
The Office of Neighborhood Empowerment (ONE) will send out reminders with further information via The Neighborly Notice as the event approaches.
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10. See a Pothole? Call 311
Potholes are more common in winter and spring due to fluctuating temperatures, moisture, and the freeze-thaw cycle. Driver safety is of the utmost importance, and we ask for your help in identifying potholes and other road hazards.
The City of Knoxville repairs potholes on an as needed basis and they will be filled as soon as possible, but if you happen to see a pothole on a city-maintained road, please submit a report at 865-215-4311 or on the City’s
website. You can use the
2018 Major Road Plan to learn more about roadways in Knoxville.
To report a pothole on a state-owned road, such as interstates and state routes, contact the
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) by submitting an online
Maintenance Request Form or call the TDOT Road Repair Hotline at 833-836-8349.
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11. How Does Cholesterol Impact Heart Health?
Cholesterol plays a huge role in a person’s health. So, what is cholesterol? What does it do?
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found throughout the body. It isn’t harmful unless levels become too high. Your body needs it to build cells and make vitamins and other hormones. However, too much cholesterol can pose a problem.
Cholesterol comes from two sources. Your liver makes all the cholesterol you need. The remainder of the cholesterol in your body comes from foods from animals. For example, meat, poultry, and dairy products all contain dietary cholesterol.
Those same foods can also be high in saturated and trans fats. These fats can increase the cholesterol in your body. For some people, this added cholesterol means they go from a normal cholesterol level to one that is unhealthy.
The two types of cholesterol are: LDL cholesterol, which is bad, and HDL, which is good. Too much of the bad kind, or not enough of the good kind, increases the risk that cholesterol will slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries, such as those that
feed the heart and brain.
When it comes to cholesterol, remember:
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Check your cholesterol levels. It’s key to know your numbers and assess your risk.
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Change your diet and lifestyle to help improve your levels.
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Control your cholesterol, with help from your health care professional if needed.
Regular exercise can lower cholesterol and can improve your heart health.
For more information about cholesterol and other topics related to heart health, please visit the
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12. Ramadan Begins Friday
The first night of the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Friday, Feb. 28, and goes through Saturday, March 29.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and it is observed each year by Muslims worldwide as a time of fasting, prayer, community, charity, and reflection.
Ramadan lasts from one crescent moon to the next, and fasting is done daily from sunrise to sunset. The final day of Ramadan is called
Eid al-Fitr and is celebrated with an amazing, lavish feast.
To learn more about Ramadan, view local prayer times, or volunteer opportunities, please visit
Muslim Community of Knoxville’s website.
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13. 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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