Mayor highlights AARP honor as city readies for Nationals event

Mayor Brian Hatch told the council Knoxville was ranked No. 5 on AARP's list of the 10 most livable small communities in the country. "Knoxville was ranked #5 on AARP's list of the 10 most livable small communities in the country," the minutes record.

City Manager Heather Ussery told the council that the Nationals begin Wednesday and welcomed visitors: "Nationals start this Wednesday; welcome to all visitors." Fire Chief Cal Wyman said the Fire Department is preparing for the Nationals crowds, and Police Chief Aaron Fuller said the Police Department "is looking forward to Nationals starting and hopes for a safe ten days." The minutes record those brief announcements as part of general updates to the council.

No formal agenda items or votes were associated with the announcements; the remarks were presented as informational updates to the council and public.