September 21st Update

MEDIA ADVISORY - Cumberland Avenue Sidewalk

What:  Temporary closure of one block of Cumberland Avenue sidewalk

When:  Monday, Sept. 24, through Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018

Where:  60 feet of the south sidewalk between 1830 and 1836 Cumberland Ave.

Who: Collegiate Development Group, with City of Knoxville approval


While the University of Tennessee football team is playing a stretch of away games, the Collegiate Development Group will be making adjustments to a section of sidewalk in the 1800 block of Cumberland Avenue.

A 60-foot stretch of sidewalk will be closed between 18th and 19th streets on the south side of Cumberland Avenue (next to the eastbound traffic lane).

Signs will direct pedestrians around the construction area. Private contractor crews are finishing infrastructure work associated with the TENN student housing and commercial development.

Temporary lane closures may occur during this time due to construction needs.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Tim VanMatre, Collegiate Development Group, tvanmatre@collegiatedevelopment.com, office, 314.721.5559 x1000.

January 27th Update

WATER LINE WORK TO CLOSE 1 BLOCK OF CUMBERLAND AVENUE

FOR TWO NIGHTS; ADDITIONAL WORK SCHEDULED

                From 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, until 6 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 19th Street and Montcastle Street as a Knoxville Utilities Board crew installs water line infrastructure across Cumberland.

                The night-time closure will be repeated at 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, with the work to be completed by 6 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29.

The infrastructure upgrade is part of the City of Knoxville’s $17 million Cumberland Avenue reconstruction, to be completed by August 2017.

The reconstruction will change the existing four-lane Cumberland between 22nd and 17th streets to a three-lane cross section with a raised median and left-turn lanes at intersections. An earlier phase of work on the western end of Cumberland focused on improving traffic flow between the Alcoa Highway ramps and 22nd Street; that phase finished at the end of 2015, on time and under budget.

The City’s investment in infrastructure and streetscape upgrades will create a more attractive, safer, pedestrian-friendly Cumberland Avenue Corridor.

                Meanwhile, anticipate additional lane closures this week:

-  Though 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, a lane of South 19th Street is closed between Cumberland and Lake avenues.

-  Starting at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, and ending at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, North 20th Street will be closed between Cumberland and White avenues as crews install new storm drains.

- Starting at 9 a.m. Friday, January 29 and ending at 3 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the intersection of 18th Street and Cumberland Avenue will be repaved; traffic will be maintained - one lane in each direction.

There also will be several street closures this week due to work on private construction projects:

-  Through Friday afternoon, a lane of 17th Street will be closed for work associated with construction of The Standard, a 240-plus-unit apartment complex being built on the southwest corner of 17th Street and White Avenue.

-  From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, Clinch Avenue will be closed between 19th and 20th streets due to a hospital construction project.

More information is available at www.CumberlandConnect.com, on the Cumberland Connect Facebook page, facebook.com/CumberlandConnect, and on the Cumberland Connect phone app.

Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) - Monthly Meeting

Date: Wednesday, February 3

Time: 3:00 - 4:00 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.

Parking: Available parking is located at Copper Cellar. 

October 30th Update

City Council Election 

Election Day is on Tuesday, November 3. For information about where to vote, visit http://knoxcounty.org/election/. 

Remember, local government has a large impact on daily life.  Let your voice be heard by voting for the candidates you support. Your vote does matter.  

Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) - Monthly Meeting

Date: Wednesday, November 4

Time: 3:00 - 4:00 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.

 

Parking: Available parking is located at Copper Cellar. 

Cumberland Avenue Construction Updates

Check out the new feature, the Construction Two Week Look Ahead on www.cumberlandconnect.com. This feature is available from the home page and will provide updates and photos of work as we continue construction. This week's update is posted below:

Both utility and streetscape construction are still on schedule, even though we have had some weather issues to contend with.

Over the next two weeks expect to see:

• The completion of the new sidewalks on the west side of North 22nd Street
• Completion of underground electric on north side of Cumberland across 22nd
• The continuation of the 42" storm drainage moving east near 20th Street
• Installation of silva cells near Cookout - silva cells provide underground root space for the new tree plantings.

We will continue to provide weekly updates as we move forward with the streetscape transformation.

Community Events

Saturday October 31, 2015

Race for the Summit 4 Miler

UTK Campus, Circle Park
9am
2nd annual race for the Summit 4 Miler in Knoxville. All proceeds will benefit the Pat Summit Foundation.

Downtown Knoxville Trick-or-Treat

Market Square, Union Ave, Gay Street
3pm-5pm
Trick-or-Treating for kids, pets, and adults in Downtown Knoxville on Market Square, Union Ave and Gay Street. There will be candy, pet treats and special drawings for prizes and discounts from dozens of downtown merchants.

Halloween for Hunger

World’s Fair Park Performance Lawn
6pm-10pm
Concert w/Unknown Hinson & Halloween festivities including a costume contest benefitting Second Harvest.

Great Smoky MTN Dog Show

Jacob Building/Chilhowee Park Grounds
7am-7pm
http://www.tvkc.org/

Sunday November 1, 2015

Chili Cook Off

World’s Fair Park Performance Lawn
11am-6pm
10th Annual Chili Cook Off benefitting Second Harvest. To purchase tickets visit http://community.secondharvestetn.org/event-calendar?cid=1&ceid=40&cerid=0&cdt=11%2f1%2f2015

As always, thank you for your continued interest in Cumberland Avenue and have a safe and fun filled weekend! Go Vols! 

December 3rd Update

City of Knoxville Update - Temporary Road Closure

Traffic Advisory - Lane Closure for maintenance

Cumberland Avenue Closure (December 4 - 7:00 PM to December 5 - 12:00 AM)
The City of Knoxville will close a short section of east bound Cumberland Avenue between Metron Way/University Commons Way and W. Volunteer Blvd. East bound lanes of traffic will be moved to the turn lane for through movement, while the city's construction division places steel plates across the depression in the road. West bound traffic will not be impacted. See traffic control plan below.

University of Tennessee Update 

Final exams start tomorrow - good luck to all students! The last day of exams is Thursday, December 11th. For those leaving for Winter Break, remember to secure your belongings and reduce crimes of opportunity. Congratulations to all graduates and best wishes for your future endeavors!

Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA)
The monthly merchant's meeting was held today at 3:00pm in the Goal Post Tavern. Several businesses and community members participated. The City of Knoxville provided an update on the streetscape project, form based code, parking and private development. Merchants shared information.

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7th at 3:00 PM in Goal Post Tavern. Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue. Please plan to attend and bring a friend or neighbor.

Community Events 
November 26 – December 21, 2014
A Christmas Carol
Clarence Brown Theatre
Show times vary
Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts return in our long-running and most popular production. Join us for music, dancing and Dickens’ timeless tale of love and redemption.
http://clarencebrowntheatre.com/
(865) 974-5161

November 28 – December 14, 2014
The Game’s A Foot (Holmes for the Holidays)
Theatre Knoxville Downtown
8:00 p.m. Thursday – Saturday
3:00 p.m. on Sunday
Admission $15 Thurs – Sat; $13 Sunday
It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guest is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it is up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and the hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

November 28, 2014 – January 4, 2015
Holidays on Ice presented by Home Federal Bank
Market Square
Monday - Thursday (Nov. 28-Dec. 18): 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday (Dec. 19-Jan. 4): 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Holidays on Ice presented by Home Federal Bank is an open air ice skating rink in Market Square open Friday November 28, 2014 through Sunday, January 4, 2015; closed Christmas Day. Admission price includes entry fee, skate rental and unlimited time on the ice!
http://www.knoxvillesholidaysonice.com/


December 2-6, 2014
Nutcracker on Ice
Ice Chalet
7:00 p.m. daily, plus 2:00 p.m. performance on December 6th.
This familiar take of a young girl’s magical Christmas and her beloved Nutcracker doll is brought to life on ice! Skaters of all ages and skill levels, including many professional level freestyle and pair skaters dance to the music of Tchaikovsky. Theatrical costumes and lighting are used throughout the show.
www.chaleticerinks.com/nutcrackeronice
865-588-1858

December 3, 2014
Jim Brickman On A Winter’s Night
Tennessee Theatre
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Event: 8:00 p.m.
Admission: $49.00 & $79.00 plus fees
Jim celebrates this in a one-of-a-kind concert event filled with lush instrumentals and soaring vocals. As he marks this 18 year tradition from coast to coast, Jim will showcase new music, along with holiday favorites and the hits that made him the most charted (30) billboard Adult Contemporary artist.
www.tennesseetheatre.com
865-684-1200

December 3, 2014
Affordable Care Act
South Knoxville Community Center, 522 Maryville PK
3pm-7pm
Open enrollment for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act will run from Nov. 15, 2014, to Feb. 15, 2015. There will be trained volunteers available to help with the enrollment process. For more information, visit HealthCare.gov, the federal government website. You can also call 1-800-318-2596 or 1-844-644-5443.

December 3-20, 2014
James White’s Fort Christmas Past Tours
James Whites Fort
Visit www.jameswhitesfort.org for more information

December 4, 2014
The Knoxville Award
Knoxville Convention Center
11:45 a.m.
$150.00 per person
The twenty first annual Knoxville Award Luncheon recognizes and honors a deserving person who demonstrates his/her care for the community and its citizens. The monies raised at the event help SCHAS to provide homemaker and personal care services to seniors and persons with disabilities of all ages.
www.schas.org
865-523-2920

December 4, 2014
Knoxville Ice Bears VS Peoria Rivermen
Knoxville Civic Coliseum
7:30 p.m.
Get your tickets by calling 865-656-4444

December 4, 2014
Cocktails & Conservation
Knoxville Museum of Art
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
FREE
Cocktails and Conservation with KMA Executive Director David Butler. Cash bar & complimentary snacks.
www.knoxart.org
865-525-6101

December 4, 2014
Christmas with the Knoxville Chamber Chorale
Church Street United Methodist Church
7:30 p.m.
FREE
Knoxville’s premier chamber chorale presents a concert of holiday choral music featuring works of traditional and modern.

December 5, 2014
WIVK Christmas Parade
Gay Street
7:00 p.m.
Free
The annual WIVK Christmas Parade presented by Advanced Office Systems. See all of the different decorated floats, marching bands and dancers and watch for Santa Claus.
*Temporary No Parking on Gay Street

December 5 & 6, 2014
The District in Bearden’s Holiday Open House
Shop’s in The District of Bearden
Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FREE
We invite you to take part in a unique celebration. Our merchants will open their doors to the community and treat their valued guests to special sales, truck shows, food and beverages.
www.thedistrictinbearden.com
865-604-1775

December 5 & 6, 2014
Broadway at the Tennessee: Sister Act
Tennessee Theatre
Friday: 8:00 p.m.; Saturday:  2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
$52.00, $67.00 and $77.00 plus fees
Sister Act is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it “RIDICULOUSLY FUN” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement!
www.tennesseetheatre.com
865-684-1200


December 5 – 23, 2014
Arts & Culture Alliance Members Show
The Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street
December 5: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours:
Monday – Friday:  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
FREE
The Arts & Cultural Alliance presents its 2014 Members Show, the largest annual exhibition of local artist in the Greater Knoxville area. The fresh mix of two and three dimensional works created within the last two years encompasses a wide variety of media. Most of the works are for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition.
www.theemporiumcenter.com
865-523-7543

December 5- 28, 2014
Art Market Gallery New Artist
Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay Street,
Monday – Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FREE
The Art Market Gallery announces a special exhibit of recent works by painter Marjorie Horne and wood artist Nelson Ziegler. The gallery will host an opening reception for these featured artists during Downtown Knoxville’s First Friday Art Walk.

December 6, 2014
Scott Hamilton & Friends on Ice
Knoxville Civic Coliseum
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tickets $22 & $32.50
We are so honored to announce our very unique and exciting annual event.  “Scott Hamilton and Friends on Ice” featuring musical guest MercyMe.  This magnificent  figure skating performance, featuring 13 Olympic and World champion skaters, to a live concert by MercyMe is truly a one-of-a-kind production that our community has never experienced. All proceeds will benefit the Provision CARES Foundation and the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation supporting cancer education and wellness, clinical research and patient assistance.
www.provisonhp.com
(865) 684-2616

December 6, 2014
Faithwalk & Al Ichiki 5K
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
2:00pm
5K Walk & run through 4th & Gill neighborhood.

December 6, 2014
Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Ages 4 & 5
Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center, 1127 Broadway
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
$18.00
Pre-schoolers and a parent will experiment with a variety of different art techniques while making Christmas ornaments. Acrylic balls will be filled with colorful berries, greenery and ribbons. Small gingerbread men will also be decorated with buttons, ribbons and delicious looking decorations to add some bling to your holiday tree trimming décor.
www.cityofknoxville.org/recreation/arts
865-523-1401

December 6, 2014
Christmas Gifts to Give, Ages 6 – 10
Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center, 1127 Broadway
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
$49.00
For over a decade we have offered this unique class allowing students the opportunity to make then wrap their own gifts. Following the class students will leave with four handmade gifts ready to place under the tree.
www.cityofknoxville.org/recreation/arts
865-523-1401

December 6, 2014
Rocky Hill Christmas Parade
Rocky Hill Elementary School
6:00pm
Rocky Hill Business District Inaugural Christmas Parade. www.rockyhillchristmasparade.org

December 6, 2014
James White’s Fort Open House
James White’s Fort
Visit jameswhitesfort.org for more information

December 6, 2014
Market Square Holiday Market
Market Square, Union St & Market Street
Noon -7pm
A Market featuring locally grown holiday décor, artisan crafts and handmade foods.

December 6, 2014
Affordable Care Act
Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1807 Dandridge Ave
10am-2pm
Open enrollment for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act will run from Nov. 15, 2014, to Feb. 15, 2015. There will be trained volunteers available to help with the enrollment process. For more information, visit HealthCare.gov, the federal government website. You can also call 1-800-318-2596 or 1-844-644-5443.

December 6, 2014
Fountain City Optimist Christmas Parade
Fountain City Area
10am
Christmas Parade for Fountain City

May 14th Update

University of Tennessee Construction

A major University of Tennessee utility upgrade is underway that soon will close two lanes of Cumberland Avenue for roughly two months.

UT's steam line, which crosses Cumberland Avenue, is being upgraded. The university's steam plant provides heating and hot water for more than 150 buildings using about 11 miles of underground steam pipes.

Starting this week, Sevierville-based Adams and Sons Inc. will be relocating water, gas and sewer lines before the steam line work begins. The first phase of work will likely close one lane of Cumberland Avenue between 11th and 13th streets, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Once that work is completed, then the bigger job, upgrading the steam line, will start. The second round of work will close two lanes of Cumberland Avenue between 11th and 13th streets.

According to the traffic control permit sought by Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon engineering and architectural firm of Knoxville, the project will be completed by Aug. 10, before the start of UT's football season.

Once the two lanes of Cumberland are closed, eastbound commuters will shift to the two westbound lanes. Westbound commuters will be detoured to 11th Street, then to Clinch Avenue and then to 16th Street.

The City's Civil Engineering Division recommends that westbound motorists take a different route, since the detour route will squeeze traffic from a normal two lanes to a single lane. One suggested alternative route: Go west on Western Avenue to Middlebrook Pike and on to Sutherland Avenue.

In addition, pedestrians should anticipate that the steam line project will close sidewalks on Cumberland Avenue between 11th and 13th streets, one side of the road at a time.

The steam line project is tied to UT eliminating coal use completely by transitioning to natural gas, which will lead to decreased emissions of pollutants, less-costly fuel oil delivery and a better water treatment system.

For more information on the project, click here.

February 1st Update

AT&T Construction

In preparation for the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape project, AT&T has requested a permit from City Engineering to place approximately 350 feet of new conduit within Cumberland Avenue in order to replace an outdated line. The scope of work is from 22nd Street to Metron Center Way and will impact one lane of traffic. The work is anticipated to start Monday, February 11; hours of construction will be from 9 am to 3 pm.

Cumberland Avenue Design Review (C-7) Board Meeting

Date: February 6, 2013
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Panera Bread, 2000 Cumberland Avenue

What: The C-7 Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board will meet to review elevation plans for a proposed project at the corner of Mount Castle and Cumberland Avenue (2010 Cumberland Ave.). This meeting is open to the public. For more information about this meeting contact Mike Brusseau with the Knoxvillle/Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission at 865.215.2500.

Parking: Limited parking is available at Panera Bread, additional parking is available on Mountcastle St. or Lake Ave.


Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder

Date: February 6, 2013
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 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.

Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.

Weekend Events

February 1
First Friday

First Friday Knoxville is located in and around downtown Knoxville. Browse open stores, art galleries, exhibits, take in shows, and dine while exploring all that downtown has to offer. Events around town begin at 6pm and go into the late evening hours. http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/

February 2
Ice Bears vs Huntsville Havoc
Civic Coliseum
7:30 p.m.
Star Wars Night/Scout Night. For discounted Scout tickets, please contact the front office at 865-525-7825! Scouts will also have a sleepover on the ice! Please contact the front office to reserve your spots.