The Neighborly Notice - Tuesday, July 16, 2024

[Debbie Helsley]

The Neighborly Notice Vol. 17, No. 26 – Tuesday, July 16, 2024   To subscribe to this newsletter via email, fill out this form at http://eepurl.com/b2Rk9T. You will then receive an automated email. Reply to this automated email to secure your free subscription. 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. Newsletter (PDF version): https://bit.ly/NeighborlyNotice-2024-07-16 1.  Neighborhood Resource Fair: Booth Highlights  2.  ONE Offers Leadership Training Classes  3.  City Council Hosts Workshop  4.  PARC Meets Next Thursday  5.  You’ve Planted Your Tree, Now What?  6.  Nelson Mandela Day is July 18  7.  Knoxville Neighborhoods Calendar (click link for online calendar)  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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.   Like us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/KnoxvilleNeighborhoods - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   1.  Neighborhood Resource Fair: Booth Highlights  The Neighborhood Resource Fair is proud to host more than 80 booths representing numerous city and county departments, local non-profits, and other services available to Knoxville neighbors.   New to our event this year is Meritan Foster Care, which specializes in medical and therapeutic support, keeping families together, and creating safe households for children and pregnant teens. We’re also excited to welcome for the first time the Knox County Red Book of Resources. This group came together to create a guide full of resources of all kinds to address the needs of those living in the city and the county.   Of course, we also will have our essential City of Knoxville booths like Parks & Recreation, Office of Sustainability, Knoxville Police Department, Knoxville Fire Department, the different Engineering departments, etc.  We cannot wait to see you there!   The 2024 Neighborhood Resource Fair is Saturday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jacob Building, 3301 E. Magnolia Ave. Early registration is open, so click here to register today! You can also RSVP on Facebook and invite your friends and neighbors 2.  ONE Offers Leadership Training Classes  The Office of Neighborhood Empowerment (ONE) is now offering our leadership training class called Building Strong Neighborhood Organizations.    The program consists of eight classes, starting Monday, Sept. 9, and running through Monday, Nov. 4, (with Oct. 7 – Fall Break – off).  Graduation is slated for Monday, Nov. 11. It is a time commitment for participants, but one that is well worth the effort.    If you have questions or are interested in registering, contact Debbie Sharp at dsh...@knoxvilletn.gov with the following information:   Name   Neighborhood  Email  What you hope to gain by joining this class  Neighbors who complete the class will be recognized at the Neighborhood Awards Dinner in March 2025.    3.  City Council Hosts Workshop  Knoxville City Council will hold a workshop on Thursday, July 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Main Assembly Room of the City County Building, 400 Main St.    City Council members will discuss possible amendments to Knoxville’s Charter related to the election of members of the Council.   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.   To request language translation services, contact the City’s Human Resources Department at tit...@knoxilletn.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 (about 3 days) before the meeting.  4.  PARC Meets Next Thursday  The Police Advisory Review Committee (PARC) has scheduled its second quarterly meeting for next Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m., in the Small Assembly Room at the City County Building, 400 Main St.   Please use this form to signup to speak during the public forum portion of the PARC meeting. Speakers will receive a confirmation email from PARC. Community members may also sign up in person the day of the meeting between 5:30-6 p.m.  For any issues or questions regarding Public Forum, please contact Josie Russell at 865-215-3966 or jrus...@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.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.  5.  You’ve Planted Your Tree, Now What?   The best time to plant a tree in our region is in the fall.  However, that is not always possible.  If you do plant your tree in the spring or summer, more care may be needed.  Here are some tips to keep in mind.   Planting a tree properly is not quite the end of your effort.  A young tree still needs some care. A newly planted tree may take 1-2 years or longer to become established.  Water is critical. Established trees need infrequent deep watering, but because of your new tree’s limited root system, containerized or bare root trees need frequent watering that soaks the root ball, sometimes as much as every day for 2 weeks after planting.   During the summer months, water 1-2 times a week, a gallon of water for every inch diameter measured on the trunk at chest high. Water in a circle several feet from the trunk as the tree’s roots begin to grow outward. However, be sure the soil drains well, and the tree’s roots are not standing in water.   Mulching new trees conserves moisture, helps prevent damage to trunks, and suppresses weeds. Mulch should be 2-3 inches deep, but should not lie next to the trunk. Fertilizer is usually not necessary, not during planting, nor afterward. However, if the soil is very poor and the tree is not growing after a year, a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer may help (check soil test recommendations).   Staking your tree may be useful on hillsides or for trees with heavy foliage, such as magnolias. Otherwise, it is best to allow the tree to flex naturally. Normally, stakes are removed after a year or when the tree roots are established.  If you have any questions, you can reach out to the Tree Board at tree...@knoxvilletn.gov.   6.  Nelson Mandela Day is July 18  July 18 is Nelson Mandela Day, an internationally recognized celebration of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former South African president Nelson Mandela. In 2009, the United Nations designated this day – Mandela’s birthday – to recognize his values and his dedication to the service of humanity.   As a member of the African National Congress, Mandela led negotiations in the 1990s to end apartheid, the violent racial segregation that was South African policy from 1948 to 1994. Though he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for this achievement, he also fought fiercely for the promotion and protection of human rights, gender equality, the rights of children as well as other vulnerable groups, and the overall promotion of social justice.   To commemorate Nelson Mandela Day, the Nelson Mandela Foundation encourages people worldwide to engage in their communities and participate in service projects. Ask yourself: What will I contribute to my community? How can we all honor Nelson Mandela’s legacy through meaningful action? Whether it is planting a tree, volunteering, or advocating for positive change, make this day count.  7.  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:  Arts & Culture Alliance (There’s More to Knoxville)  Arts & Fine Crafts Center Classes (City of Knoxville)  City of Knoxville General Calendar  Parks and Rec Community Programming   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.  About This Newsletter ** This Advisory is produced on most Tuesdays of the year. ** Ideas and contributions are welcome. We reserve the right to edit submissions. ** Deadline for news & calendar items: 5 p.m. Mondays ** May be copied and forwarded via neighborhood e-mail lists and newsletters. ** See past issues at our Website:  http://www.knoxvilletn.gov/neighborhoods ** Don’t have Internet access? Call 865-215-4382 if you need a copy of a particular document.

[Debbie Helsley]



The Neighborly Notice Vol. 17, No. 27 – Tuesday, July 23, 2024

To subscribe to this newsletter via email, fill out this form at http://eepurl.com/b2Rk9T. You will then receive an automated email. Reply to this automated email to secure your free subscription. 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.

Newsletter (PDF version): https://bit.ly/NeighborlyNotice-2024-07-23 1.  Tips for Dealing with This Heat   2.  Neighborhood Resource Fair; Time to Register!  3.  The City’s BBB and POH Meet This Week  4.  PARC Meets This Thursday   5.  Housing and Neighborhood Development Request Community Input   6.  KAT Hosts Public Information Meetings   7.  Understanding Milkweed  8.  Knoxville Neighborhoods Calendar (click link for online calendar)

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1.  Tips for Dealing with This Heat   Knox County has seen nearly 50 heat-related visits to area emergency rooms since the beginning of June. The most common heat-related illnesses are sunburn, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, all of which occur when the body is unable to cool itself after prolonged exposure to the sun.   Signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses include, but are not limited to:   Muscle cramps   Fatigue   Heavy sweating   Nausea and/or vomiting   Dizziness   Paleness   Rapid heartbeat   Reddened skin   If you or someone you know experience heat exhaustion, follow these steps:   Move to a cool place.   Remove unnecessary clothing, like a jacket or socks.   Drink cool water, or a sports or hydration drink.   Cool skin by spraying or sponge with cool water and fanning. Cold packs wrapped in a cloth and put under the armpits or on the neck are good too.   Left untreated, heat exhaustion can escalate into heat stroke, which is your body’s most severe reaction to heightened temperatures: sweating mechanisms fail and your body overheats. Heat stroke is a medical, life-threatening emergency. If you or someone around you appears to be suffering from heat stroke, call 911 immediately. Meanwhile, move to a shady or cool area and attempt to cool the person down however possible.   Heat-related illnesses are preventable by:   Staying hydrated   Limiting outdoor activities to cooler times of the day   Taking frequent breaks in the shade if you are outside for work/sports/activities   Wearing light-colored, loose-fitting, breathable clothing   Wearing sunscreen whenever you are outside   Children, older adults, people with disabilities, and those who work routinely outside are at higher risk for heat-related illnesses. Check on those who are at higher risk and ensure they maintain proper hydration. For those looking for public places and activities that offer air-conditioning and shelter from the sun, you can seek libraries, senior centers, malls, etc. For families looking to find ways for their kids to have fun outside while staying cool, there are splash pads around Knoxville and in the county. See Visit Knoxville’s website for more information on splash pads.   2.  Neighborhood Resource Fair; Time to Register!  Here’s what you need to know to maximize your time at the 2024 Neighborhood Resource Fair on Saturday, Aug. 10, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Jacob Building, 401 Lakeside Street:  Attendees who pre-register before Tuesday, Aug. 5, can go straight to the pre-registration entrance to confirm your registration and get six door prize tickets. On-site registrants only get one door prize ticket.  Attendees get free food tickets for the concession stand redeemable for either a breakfast sandwich in the morning or a hot dog and chips for lunch.    Attendees can visit more than 80 booths for information and free giveaways. You never know what amazing information you will find!   We are very excited to see all the attendees and booth staff there. You will not want to miss it!  3.  The City’s BBB and POH Meet This Week  The Better Building Board (BBB) will meet this Thursday, July 25, at 3:30 p.m. in room 461 of the City County Building, 400 Main Street. Properties on the BBB agenda include:  3910 Carnation Dr.  312 S Castle St.  2349 E Fifth Ave.  2350 Woodbine Ave.  2004 Highland Dr.  The Public Officer Hearing (POH) will take place this Friday, July 26, at 9:30 a.m. in the Large Assembly Room of the City County Building, 400 Main St.  New business on the POH agenda include:  904 W Emerald Ave.  3210/3212 E Magnolia Ave.  3108 Mississippi Ave.  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

4.  PARC Meets Next Thursday  The Police Advisory Review Committee (PARC) has scheduled its second quarterly meeting for next Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m., in the Small Assembly Room at the City County Building, 400 Main St.   Please use this form to signup to speak during the public forum portion of the PARC meeting. Speakers will receive a confirmation email from PARC. Community members may also sign up in person the day of the meeting between 5:30-6 p.m.  For any issues or questions regarding Public Forum, please contact Josie Russell at 865-215-3966 or jrus...@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.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.

5.  Housing and Neighborhood Development Request Community Input   The City of Knoxville’s Housing and Neighborhood Development Department (HND) invites residents to provide feedback on its draft Fair Housing Equity Plan starting Aug. 1, when the draft plan is posted online at www.KnoxvilleTN.gov/FairHousing.  The third and final public meeting regarding the plan is set for Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m. at the Cansler Family YMCA, 616 Jessamine St. Residents can attend virtually via Zoom; the link will be available at www.KnoxvilleTN.gov/FairHousing by noon on Aug. 7.   Meeting attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. Residents unable to attend the meeting can still submit comments and feedback in writing to Linda Rust, Community Development Administrator, by email at lr...@knoxvilletn.gov, or by mail to P.O. Box 1631, Knoxville, TN  37901. Comments will be accepted through Wednesday, Aug. 31.   The Fair Housing Equity Plan will comply with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s rule on “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH).” The AFFH mandate requires that recipients of HUD funding proactively take meaningful actions to overcome patterns of segregation, promote fair housing choice, eliminate disparities in opportunities, and foster inclusive communities free from discrimination.   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. Individuals with a disability who require an accommodation in order to participate may contact the City of Knoxville’s ADA Coordinator, Stephanie Brewer Cook at 865-215-2034 or sc...@knoxvilletn.gov no less than 72 business hours (3 business days) prior to the meeting or end of the public comment period.    If you have Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and want to request language translation services, contact the Human Resources Department at tit...@knoxvilletn.gov, or 865-215-3100 at least 48 hours (2 days) prior to the meeting or end of the public comment period.   6.  KAT Hosts Public Information Meetings   Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is hosting several public information meetings for neighbors to learn more about the KAT Reimagined bus network, the new routes/ schedules, and how the changes will affect your daily commute.   KAT representatives will provide detailed information, answer questions, and demonstrate the Transit app bus network preview tool, which allows users to preview the new routes and plan their future trips.   These public meetings are currently scheduled:   Wednesday, July 24, 9-10 a.m. AND 1-2 p.m., at the CAC East Neighborhood Center, 4610 Asheville Hwy.   Thursday, July 25, 9-10 a.m. AND 1-2 p.m. at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St.    Tuesday, July 30, from 4-5 p.m., at the Knoxville Station, 301 E Church Ave.   For more information about KAT Reimagined, please visit their website.    7.  Understanding Milkweed  Milkweed is a perennial, flowering plant named for its latex, a milky substance exuded where plant cells become damaged. Although many native plant species are mislabeled as weeds, the humble milkweed is an important plant to have in your garden.  Did you know there are 140-plus species of milkweed in the U.S. and more than a dozen of those here in Tennessee? It is the only plant that monarch caterpillars can feed on, and it is the perfect food source for almost all adult butterflies. Monarch butterflies evolved alongside milkweeds, so they are uniquely suited to feed on the plant while many other insects cannot.   If you want to help the monarch butterfly, all you have to do is plant milkweed.   8.  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:

Arts & Culture Alliance (There’s More to Knoxville)  Arts & Fine Crafts Center Classes (City of Knoxville)  City of Knoxville General Calendar  Parks and Rec Community Programming   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.

About This Newsletter ** This Advisory is produced on most Tuesdays of the year. ** Ideas and contributions are welcome. We reserve the right to edit submissions. ** Deadline for news & calendar items: 5 p.m. Mondays ** May be copied and forwarded via neighborhood e-mail lists and newsletters. ** See past issues at our Website:  http://www.knoxvilletn.gov/neighborhoods ** Don’t have Internet access? Call 865-215-4382 if you need a copy of a particular document.