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A Mile Without Cars: Magnolia Avenue Blooms at Open Streets

Knoxville’s fourth Open Streets transformed a mile of Magnolia Avenue into an open arena for pedestrians, bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, puppies and puppets—but absolutely no automobiles. T ... more»

Posted by ptravis On May 23, 2017 at 3:02 PM

Watch the Construction Unfold This Summer on the Former Baptist Hospital Site

The Riverwalk at the Bridges construction site, as seen from the Gay Street Bridge earlier this week As you drive across the Gay Street Bridge, or take the boat out on the river past Volunteer ... more»

Posted by evreeland On May 22, 2017 at 5:43 PM

Open Streets to Highlight Local Businesses on Magnolia Avenue

At the Open Streets Event held this Sunday, May 21, from 2 - 6 p.m. on the Magnolia Avenue corridor, officials will close a mile-long segment of the road to cars in an effort to promote walkabilit ... more»

Posted by Guest On May 20, 2017 at 1:52 PM

Attending Sunday's Open Streets Event on Magnolia Avenue? Take KAT; Ride Home for Free

Open Streets Knoxville's 2-6 p.m. Sunday, May 21, event on Magnolia Avenue can be accessed easily by bus. Catch KAT’s Route 31 Magnolia Avenue from Knoxville Station, which departs 15 minutes ... more»

Posted by evreeland On May 18, 2017 at 3:09 PM

Neighborhoods Get Spruced Up When Hosting Special Events Like Open Streets

City workers patch pot holes on Magnolia Avenue in preparation for Open Streets. One of the best ways to draw attention to a location is to bring foot traffic with an event, and that’s just what ... more»

Posted by Guest On May 18, 2017 at 3:05 PM

Four New Public Playgrounds Earn Knoxville National "Playful City USA" Designation from KaBOOM!

With four additional playgrounds built in Knoxville in 2017, the national non-profit KaBOOM! has designated the City of Knoxville a Playful City USA for the second consecutive year. Playful Cit ... more»

Posted by Guest On May 18, 2017 at 2:31 PM

45% of the City's Mowers Now Use Cleaner Energy

The City of Knoxville recently added six new propane-powered mowers to its fleet. With the nine purchased last year, that means that 45 percent of the City’s mowers now operate on cleaner energy. ... more»

Posted by Guest On May 18, 2017 at 1:51 PM

Today is ME / CFS Awareness Day; Henley Bridge Lights Being Turned Blue Tonight

Meeting this morning with about 20 members of a Knoxville support group, Mayor Madeline Rogero made it official: Today is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day in Knoxvi ... more»

Posted by evreeland On May 12, 2017 at 3:20 PM

Microbreweries to Welcome Open Streets Crowd on Magnolia, Depot

If you're attending Open Streets Knoxville's event on Magnolia Avenue on Sunday, May 21, and you appreciate great handcrafted local beers, be sure and stop in for a sampling at the two microbreweries ... more»

Posted by evreeland On May 12, 2017 at 2:56 PM

Open Streets Event: Appalachian Puppet Pageant to Parade Along Magnolia Avenue

The Appalachian Puppet Pageant, Knoxville's first giant puppet parade, will tour the Magnolia Avenue corridor from Chestnut Street to Randolph Street as part of the Open Streets Event on Sunday, M ... more»

Posted by Guest On May 12, 2017 at 12:25 PM

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