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Officials brief public on Knoxville Nationals preparations; city highlights AARP top-5 ranking
Summary
Mayor Brian Hatch and city officials noted Knoxville's #5 placement on AARP's most livable small communities list and provided brief operational updates ahead of the Knoxville Nationals, including volunteer mural opportunities downtown.
Mayor Brian Hatch opened the announcements section with a community note: "Knoxville was ranked #5 on AARP's list of the 10 most livable small communities in the country." City Manager Heather Ussery reminded attendees that "Nationals start this Wednesday; welcome to all visitors," and both Fire Chief Cal Wyman and Police Chief Aaron Fuller said their departments are preparing for and looking forward to a safe event run: "Fire Department is in full swing preparing for the Nationals crowds," and "The Police Department is looking forward to Nationals starting and hopes for a safe ten days."
Council Member Chris Nichols invited volunteers to help install temporary murals downtown celebrating the 65-year history of the Knoxville Nationals, saying the plan is to begin Friday at 9 a.m. The minutes record these items as brief announcements and do not show further discussion or formal actions tied to the statements.
