So, the big, big news is that Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs has hired Joe Mack to serve as the county’s senior director of the Parks and Recreation Department.
As someone …
New director; more park improvements
It’s never too soon to Adopt-A-Park
First, a big shout out to Girl Scout Troop 21186 for becoming our latest participant in the Parks and Recreation Department’s Adopt-A-Park program. The organization will help oversee cleanup at …
Busy weekend for the parks
The Cove at Concord Park is gonna be a busy place this Saturday!
Folks are encouraged to go fishing there from 8 a.m. to noon and take part in Free Fishing …
Summer readiness projects, concerts and library news
Knox County is again hosting its Second Saturday Concert Series this summer as the Parks & Recreation Department will oversee live music at The Cove and Clayton Park. The free …
Summer’s knocking, parks are rocking
Knox County Parks & Recreation carpenters were at East Knox Park this week putting a new roof on the pavilion. The funds used to complete that project were left over …
TWRA’s Free Fishing Day returns in June
The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency plans to hold a Free Fishing Day this year although it will be more scaled back than usual.
I should have more details soon. As of …
Concerts at Halls and Concord
Our Second Saturday Concert Series will return this summer and we have the bands booked but we just have to finalize some details and get the contracts signed!
After that, you …
Jacobs boosts rec budget; parks ready for summer
Lots of stuff going on in the Parks and Recreation Department’s world this past week.
First off, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs set aside $250,000 so the department can begin putting …