Lots of great things going on as we head into the summer months! First, our Concord Park crew is in overdrive, particularly at The Cove where they’ve placed new sand …
Knox County, Ijams improve Mead’s Quarry access
Knox County and Ijams Nature Center are wrapping up a major project to improve access for recreation at Mead’s Quarry Lake. Team members from the county’s Parks and Recreation Department …
First ‘Walk with the Mayor’ in the books
We had a successful “Walk with the Mayor” event last Saturday at Ijams Nature Center. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs joined Joe Mack, senior director of the county’s Parks and …
Take a walk in the park with Glenn Jacobs
On Thursday, we kicked off the New Harvest Farmers Market with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs ringing the opening bell. The market will be open every Thursday from 3-6 p.m. …
New Harvest Park Farmers Market opens next week
The New Harvest Park Farmers Market kicks off its season next week on Thursday, April 14, and stays open every Thursday from 3-6 p.m. through Sept. 29. Knox County Mayor …
County announces new health initiative
The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department has started a new health initiative. We are kicking it off with a “Walk with the Mayor” event on Saturday, April 16, at …
Mowing season begins, Beverly Dog Park nears opening
Spring started, and so we officially kick off mowing season. Our Parks and Recreation crews will mow, weed eat and pick up trash at least once a week at all …
County crews press on with spring cleaning
We kicked off the week with a proclamation that recognized Aubrey’s restaurant founder Randy Burleson and celebrated his businesses’ 30th anniversary and a hefty donation he made to the Knox County …