April 28th Update

Mayor Rogero Highlights the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project in her State of the City Address 

April 28 at Suttree Landing Park in the South Waterfront

In her State of the City address today, Mayor Madeline Rogero said Knoxville is benefiting from new investment and energy across the city, and she proposed major initiatives in next year’s budget to build on that momentum. She also acknowledged the improvements on Cumberland Avenue.

"This year, we will also see progress on our investments in commercial corridors extending from downtown. The Cumberland Avenue Corridor will be completed by football season. On time and on budget, you can already see the new function, look, and feel of that corridor. Our $17 million dollar streetscape investment has leveraged $190 million to date in new private sector mixed-use development."

For the full budget address and documents click here. And for more about the project, construction, and timeline, visit www.cumberlandconnect.com or click here. 

Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) - Monthly Meeting

Date: Wednesday, May 3

Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm* (NOTE - start time has returned to 3:00 PM) 

Location: Copper Cellar, 1807 Cumberland Avenue

What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project.

At the April CAMA meeting, staff and Professor Cindy Raines presented and discussed the UT Marketing class assignment for marketing the Cumberland Avenue district. Please remember that they will be providing their final recommendations to the class and merchants on Monday, May 8. For more information, attend the regular CAMA meeting - May 3.  

Parking: Available parking is located at Copper Cellar. 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

UT Update

Classes end today! Best of luck to all students as they start final exams on Tuesday, May 2 and congratulations to those graduating May, 11-13. Remember to be safe and enjoy this exciting time! 

As always, thanks for your interest in all things related to Cumberland Avenue - have a safe and enjoyable weekend...there's lots to do in and around Knoxville. 

Weekend Events

Friday April 28, 2017
Volapalooza
World’s Fair Park Performance Lawn 

This event has been moved to Thompson-Boling Arena due to the threat of rain.
5:00pm-11:00pm

Friday April 28 – Sunday April 30, 2017
Dogwood Arts festival
Market Square, Krutch Park Ext, Market Street
Friday: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
With quality arts and crafts booths, performing arts, culinary arts demonstrations and tastings, and an expanded children’s creation station, several blocks of downtown Knoxville are transformed into a lively street fair for the Dogwood Arts Festival! http://www.dogwoodarts.com/dogwood-arts-festival/

Saturday April 29, 2017
Dogwood Classic 5K Run/Walk
Cherokee Blvd
8:00am

Saturday April 29, 2017
Walk MS Knoxville
World’s Fair Park
9:00am
Greenway Walk

Saturday April 29, 2017
Flavor Run 5K Race
Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center
7:00am-1:00pm
http://flavorrun.com/locations/knoxville.html