What is Knox BREATHE?
The BREATHE Team is led by staff from the City of Knoxville’s Office of Sustainability and the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization (TPO). The City also contracted ICF and Three 3 to aid in the development of the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. ICF was the lead consultant in charge of creating a regional greenhouse gas inventory and emission projects, as well as leading engagement. Three 3 provided local expertise and development of the Community Outcomes Matrix Toolkit.
The BREATHE Plan charts a bold, community-driven path toward a more healthy, more resilient, and equitable future.
The plan reflects two years of collaboration among regional stakeholders, local governments, and community members across the nine-county Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Success depends on action from governments, businesses, nonprofits, and residents. Whether by weatherizing buildings, riding public transit, planting trees, or supporting local farms, every action counts and is reflected in the sectors below.
Knox Climate Watch Members are now ambassadors for Know BREATHE!
We are members of Knox Climate Watch and are acting solely in our capacity as independent volunteers; our statements, actions, and opinions are our own and do not represent, reflect, or speak on behalf of the City of Knoxville or the other Breathe Project Team organizations.
Knox Climate Watch “Ambassadors” are available to speak with interested groups regarding the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan adopted by the City of Knoxville:
please contact us at: knoxclimatewatch@gmail.com or Steven_Driese@baylor.edu
Knox BREATHE Homepage
The City of Knoxville has information concerning Knox BREATHE and links to other resources to help users understand how they can be apart of the BREATHE program.
Knox BREATHE Program Page
The BREATHE Plan charts a bold, community-driven path toward a more healthy, more resilient, and equitable future. Check out their new website that talks through the entire two-year plan.
Community Resources
Sustainable choices can be easy ways to cut costs and improve your quality of life alongside preserving Earth’s resources. Knox BREATHE has access to different resources and programs to help improve your energy efficiency.
Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP)
Regional climate action plan outlining greenhouse gas reduction targets, sector strategies, workforce analysis, and implementation steps for the Knoxville region.
Read the entire plan through the button below to download or open the PDF.
Take the pledge to make a difference!
Want to make an impact through simple, individual actions?
Take the pledge and determine which items you can commit to and habits you can change to make a difference!