The city of Knoxville has prepared for snow and freezing temperatures.
Mayor Indya Kincannon asking resident not to get out and drive, but says if you do, they are going to make them safe for everyone.
City crews pre-treat more than 500 miles of roads with salt brine, which is a liquid mix used to lower the freezing point of water to prevent ice from forming.
Officials have treated all main roads and streets that feed into them.
For a look at how Knoxville treats roads and which roads are treated, please go to https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_109478/File/PublicService/snowplan.pdf
Warming centers are open across East Tennessee as snow and frigid temperatures grip our area.
In Knoxville officials advising those in need of a new initiative with faith-based organizations but volunteers are still in high demand.
You don’t have to be a member of the congregation to volunteer at these centers:
Vestal United Methodist Church in South Knoxville
Magnolia Avenue United Methodist Church in East Knoxville
Cokesbury United Methodist Church in West Knoxville
To find the nearest open warming shelter, contact the Knoxville Police Department’s non-emergency line at 865-215-4010.
