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City of Memphis
The City of Memphis-Public Works Division
celebrated National Public Works Week (May
15-21) with a Kick-off at City Hall (Memphis,
TN). One of many highlights included a special
Proclamation Presentation to Public Works
Director, Robert Knecht. Attendees enjoyed
music, raffles, food trucks and displays show-
casing programs and services offered throughout
the division. Many were thrilled to network
with employees and take pictures with a “Selfie
Frame” during the festivities. The “Grizz Girls,”
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering
(MASE) and Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory
Charter School students also joined the fun.
Many stood in line to climb on and explore
heavy equipment for the first time. Students
particularly enjoyed learning the function of
each piece displayed at the event. The Pro-Patch
Truck, Closed Circuit TV Van, Solid Waste
Packer, Front End Loader, Picker & Street
Sweepers were on site, just to name a few. Event
goers enjoyed some of the best food from local
food truck vendors such as Mr. Fraziers Fish
Fry, the world renowned Central Barbeque and
Waffle Mania.
Participants included: Neighborhood Im-
provement (Grounds Services, Code Enforce-
ment, and Memphis City Beautiful Commis-
sion), Environmental Engineering (Storm Water,
Environmental Maintenance and Inspections
and T. E. Maxon Waste Water Treatment Plant),
Maintenance (Street Maintenance and Sweeper
Department), Solid Waste Management (Recy-
cling Department, Scott Street, Farrisview Instal-
lation and Bellevue Midtown Installation).
The excitement continued throughout the divi-
sion with celebratory departmental events during
National Public Works Week. This proved to be a
great opportunity to honor employees for provid-
ing service excellence throughout the year.
City of Kingsport turn to operate the various equipment walk, and has experienced several surger-
with the assistance of our professional ies. Dye spoke to the grandmother and
On Tuesday, May 24, Kingsport Public operators. invited them to Public Works Day. They
Works held the Fifth Annual Public were able to attend the event and had a
Works Day Event. The event was open to We all have been asked, or maybe have great time. The little fellow was giggling,
the public, and allowed the City to show- asked, “How do you measure success?” smiling, and clapping his hands when he
case the many services provided to its There are times when the most simple saw the equipment. He was able to sit in
citizens. Various vendors were sponsors experiences indicate success. During the garbage truck and use the controls. He
of free food and drinks for employees, as our event, one employee went above and was also able to ride in the mini sweeper.
well as the public. Beautiful weather, great beyond. The little fellow’s love for garbage trucks
food, and a record host of folks enjoyed and big equipment encouraged a vendor
this event. Rodney Dye, equipment operator, to provide a model garbage truck for him.
became acquainted with a young child
In keeping with tradition, the highlight who is on his garbage route. The little Our success is dependent upon em-
of this year’s event was enjoyment of chil- fellow is always outside waiting for Dye to ployees like Dye who display this type
dren of all ages. With such anticipation, drive by. Dye always tries to either wave at of dedication, caring, and giving to our
children stood in line, and waited for their him or get out and talk to him. The little community.
fellow is about four years old, not able to
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The City of Memphis-Public Works Division
celebrated National Public Works Week (May
15-21) with a Kick-off at City Hall (Memphis,
TN). One of many highlights included a special
Proclamation Presentation to Public Works
Director, Robert Knecht. Attendees enjoyed
music, raffles, food trucks and displays show-
casing programs and services offered throughout
the division. Many were thrilled to network
with employees and take pictures with a “Selfie
Frame” during the festivities. The “Grizz Girls,”
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering
(MASE) and Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory
Charter School students also joined the fun.
Many stood in line to climb on and explore
heavy equipment for the first time. Students
particularly enjoyed learning the function of
each piece displayed at the event. The Pro-Patch
Truck, Closed Circuit TV Van, Solid Waste
Packer, Front End Loader, Picker & Street
Sweepers were on site, just to name a few. Event
goers enjoyed some of the best food from local
food truck vendors such as Mr. Fraziers Fish
Fry, the world renowned Central Barbeque and
Waffle Mania.
Participants included: Neighborhood Im-
provement (Grounds Services, Code Enforce-
ment, and Memphis City Beautiful Commis-
sion), Environmental Engineering (Storm Water,
Environmental Maintenance and Inspections
and T. E. Maxon Waste Water Treatment Plant),
Maintenance (Street Maintenance and Sweeper
Department), Solid Waste Management (Recy-
cling Department, Scott Street, Farrisview Instal-
lation and Bellevue Midtown Installation).
The excitement continued throughout the divi-
sion with celebratory departmental events during
National Public Works Week. This proved to be a
great opportunity to honor employees for provid-
ing service excellence throughout the year.
City of Kingsport turn to operate the various equipment walk, and has experienced several surger-
with the assistance of our professional ies. Dye spoke to the grandmother and
On Tuesday, May 24, Kingsport Public operators. invited them to Public Works Day. They
Works held the Fifth Annual Public were able to attend the event and had a
Works Day Event. The event was open to We all have been asked, or maybe have great time. The little fellow was giggling,
the public, and allowed the City to show- asked, “How do you measure success?” smiling, and clapping his hands when he
case the many services provided to its There are times when the most simple saw the equipment. He was able to sit in
citizens. Various vendors were sponsors experiences indicate success. During the garbage truck and use the controls. He
of free food and drinks for employees, as our event, one employee went above and was also able to ride in the mini sweeper.
well as the public. Beautiful weather, great beyond. The little fellow’s love for garbage trucks
food, and a record host of folks enjoyed and big equipment encouraged a vendor
this event. Rodney Dye, equipment operator, to provide a model garbage truck for him.
became acquainted with a young child
In keeping with tradition, the highlight who is on his garbage route. The little Our success is dependent upon em-
of this year’s event was enjoyment of chil- fellow is always outside waiting for Dye to ployees like Dye who display this type
dren of all ages. With such anticipation, drive by. Dye always tries to either wave at of dedication, caring, and giving to our
children stood in line, and waited for their him or get out and talk to him. The little community.
fellow is about four years old, not able to
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