03/15/2021
The City of Knoxville's Neighborhood Conference is held annually for everyone who participates in a neighborhood organization and for all local residents who are interested in the quality of life in Knoxville's neighborhoods.
Each year, this FREE conference includes workshops, 80+ information booths, awards ceremonies, door prizes, and lots of opportunities to meet others, like you, who are working to make their neighborhoods safer, more livable, more beautiful, and more friendly.
Register now for the virtual 2021 Neighborhood Conference on March 27, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Attendance is free, but participants must register in advance at KnoxvilleTN.gov/conference.
The conference will include welcome remarks by Mayor Indya Kincannon, community information booths, and ceremonies to present the Diana Conn Good Neighbor of the Year and Neighborhood Achievement awards.
Three workshops will be available to view during the conference:
• Learning About KPD and PARC: Four members of the Knoxville Police Department and LaKenya Middlebrook, Director of the Police Advisory and Review Committee, will answer questions and address concerns submitted by Knoxville residents.
• How to Be a Good Neighbor – Addressing Mental Health: Participants will learn how to respect varying levels of mental health in their communities, how to recognize signs of mental distress, and how to intervene for the health of our neighbors and neighborhoods.
• Diving into City Government: Former Deputy to the Mayor Bill Lyons will explain how city government works, its structure and processes, and what residents should know to make informed decisions.
The conference platform provides space for attendees to chat with each other, and everyone who registers will be eligible to win door prizes. In addition, registered guests will have access to the conference content for a week after the event to watch or rewatch a presentation or workshop, take notes from a booth, etc.
The 10 neighborhood groups with the most members registered for the conference will receive a gift of 25 face masks bearing the Neighborhood Conference logo.
