News Summary
In observance of Independence Day, Knoxville will implement several office closures and service adjustments. The 311 Center will be closed, affecting city services. Residents are encouraged to use the My Knoxville app for non-emergency reports. Garbage collection will remain on schedule, but the Solid Waste Facility will close July 4 and 5. Public transportation will pause, while parks and outdoor pools stay open. Notably, the Kid A’Riffic event on July 2 is canceled, with the next event set for July 9. Free parking will be available on July 4 to support community members.
Knoxville has announced a series of office closures and service adjustments in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Key city services such as the 311 Center for Service Information will be closed, impacting both the 311 and 211 phone numbers that residents typically use for assistance.
Residents are encouraged to utilize the My Knoxville app for reporting issues such as overgrown lots and abandoned vehicles. The app also provides access to the 211 services that connect individuals to essential social services. Additionally, social service resources remain available online at EastTN211.communityos.org.
Despite the holiday, garbage and recyclable collections will adhere to their regular schedules. However, the Solid Waste Facility, located at 1033 Elm Street, will be closed on both July 4 and July 5. Normal operating hours will resume on July 7.
Public transportation will also be affected on July 4, with Knoxville Area Transit buses not operating and the service desk at Knoxville Station closed for the day. In terms of recycling services, city recycling centers will be open, but residents should note that there will not be a Goodwill attendant present to accept household good donations.
City parks and outdoor pools will be available for use on the Fourth of July, while community centers and indoor pools will remain closed. Specifically, the Ed Cothren and Inskip pools will operate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Saturday, and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
In a scheduling change, the Kid A’Riffic Fun in the Park event originally planned for July 2 has been canceled, with the next event taking place on July 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Hills Park. Additionally, activities for the First Friday Art Walk have been postponed and will be held on July 11 due to the holiday schedule.
Residents wishing to report non-emergency incidents during the holiday, such as complaints about fireworks or loud music, can contact the Knoxville Police Department’s non-emergency line at 865-215-4010 for assistance.
Lastly, in a gesture to support community members during the holiday celebrations, parking will be free in all city-owned garages and on-street metered parking spaces on July 4.
These adjustments are made to ensure that Knoxville residents are informed about the impact of the holiday on city services, allowing everyone to plan accordingly and enjoy the Fourth of July celebrations safely and responsibly.
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Additional Resources
- WBIR: Knoxville Offices Closed for Fourth of July
- Wikipedia: Fourth of July
- Hoodline: Knoxville Independence Day Closures
- Google Search: Knoxville Independence Day
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Holiday
- WATE: Road Closure for Knoxville Marathon
- Google News: Knoxville Marathon
