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Mayor Ragsdale’s Office of Neighborhoods Offers First “Neighborhood Workshop”
How do I turn in someone I think is in violation of Knox County Codes? ….
Can I really remain anonymous? ….
If my neighbor is in violation then what happens next? ….
Can anyone in my neighborhood run a business out of his or her house? ….
Who do I call if I see someone dumping illegally?….
The answers to these questions and much more were addressed when the Knox County Office of Neighborhoods hosted its first Neighborhood Workshop. Interested parties joined us as we discussed Knox County Code Administration.
On hand was Bruce Wuethrich, Senior Director of Engineering and Public Works, Codes Officers and Office of Neighborhoods staff to talk about being proactive, discuss procedures and answer questions about codes.
Neighborhood workshops are based on citizens’ comments.
-To make suggestions, please email us: neighborhoods@knoxcounty.org
Get the Scoop Event Brings Neighborhoods Together
Last spring, an ice cream social called “Get the Scoop on Neighborhoods” was held to improve communication between neighborhoods throughout Knox County.
The event, hosted jointly by the Knox County Office of Neighborhoods, the City of Knoxville, the East Tennessee Community Design Center and the Center for Neighborhood Development, took place at the World’s Fair Park on a Sunday afternoon.
“This was a great opportunity for neighbors to get together who wouldn’t normally see each other. Neighborhoods from downtown Knoxville had a chance to mingle with communities on the outskirts of Knox County,” said Grant Rosenberg, Coordinator of the Office of Neighborhoods.
Ice cream was provided from Mayfield Dairy and Knoxville Utilities Board donated bottled water. Those invited were asked to provide the toppings.
If you have any ideas for future events that would bring together neighborhoods across Knox County, please contact Grant Rosenberg at 215-4751 or e-mail at grant.rosenberg@knoxcounty.org.
Odd Fellows Cemetery Clean Up
Odd Fellows Cemetery is located in East Knoxville on the corner of Bethel Avenue and S. Kyle St. The cemetery has been around since 1870; therefore it is rich in history and beauty. Calvin Johnson, Knoxville's first black millionaire, and William Yardley, City Alderman and candidate for Governor in 1876, are buried there. These are just two examples of the rich history that Odd Fellows holds.
However, this piece of land had been neglected for years due to lack of ownership. While the land is actually owned by several small fraternal organizations, we all own this community.
Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale and his Office of Neighborhoods coordinated an effort to bring this cemetery back to the beauty and respect it deserves.
We called on local businesses and organizations including City of Knoxville, Tennessee Valley Authority, Odd Fellows Fraternity, 100 Black Men, Volunteer Lawn Service, Krystal Corporation, Buddys Bar-B-Q, Food City, and KUB.
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