The director of the Knoxville Recreation Center has a new responsibility added to his job title.

Brandon Nemmers is now the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Knoxville. Nemmers tells KNIA/KRLS News he has been working behind the scenes with the parks department for a while and says it should be a smooth transition. Nemmers says the Parks and Recreation Department will be front and center in the upcoming months with the passing of Proposition A and the potential additions to Youngs Park and trail system being discussed in upcoming city council meetings.