Cumberland Avenue Streetscape Project
The City of Knoxville is pleased to announce that based on public comment, budget numbers and preliminary plans we will be able to put overhead electrical transmission lines underground, rather than moving them into the alleys bordering Cumberland, when construction beings on the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project.
For more information please view the City's press release here. If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact me at awallace@cityofknoxville.org.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
January 24th Update
KAT Update:
The downtown trolley system serves a variety of needs including connecting UT to downtown; connecting visitors from hotels to the convention center; connecting outlying parking to downtown employment; and connecting Knoxville Station to downtown. KAT hopes to determine the best way to serve these needs given the continuing growth and change to the downtown area.
KAT is continuing to gather public input on the downtown trolley system. The second of two public meetings will be held on Tuesday, January 25th at 5:30 p.m. in the Market House room of the Chamber Partnership offices on Market Square. The public is encouraged to attend and provide input.
For those unable to attend one of these meetings, comments can also be made by calling KAT (865.637.3000), or via the "contact" section of our website, www.katbus.com. Written comments can also be sent to KAT Trolley Input, 301 Church Avenue, Knoxville TN 37915.
CAMA Update
The Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) has worked over the last several months to obtain an intern who can assist them with marketing, social media, and information distribution especially as the streetscape project is forthcoming. Ana Richters, a Junior, in Communications Studies at the University of Tennessee has been selected by the organization to fill this role. Ms. Richters started attending the monthly Merchants Association Meetings in December and has recently started a blog on behalf of CAMA. You can view the CAMA Blog here or look for the link on the right hand side of this page.
Ft. Sanders Stakeholder Meeting
The next regularly scheduled stakeholder meeting for the Ft. Sanders District is scheduled for Thursday, February 3rd at 4:30 pm in the University's Visitors' Center at 2704 Kingston Pike. The purpose of the meeting will be to continue communication between the stakeholders in the Fort Sanders Neighborhood including small businesses, residents, the City of Knoxville and organizations like Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and the University of Tennessee. This meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.
The downtown trolley system serves a variety of needs including connecting UT to downtown; connecting visitors from hotels to the convention center; connecting outlying parking to downtown employment; and connecting Knoxville Station to downtown. KAT hopes to determine the best way to serve these needs given the continuing growth and change to the downtown area.
KAT is continuing to gather public input on the downtown trolley system. The second of two public meetings will be held on Tuesday, January 25th at 5:30 p.m. in the Market House room of the Chamber Partnership offices on Market Square. The public is encouraged to attend and provide input.
For those unable to attend one of these meetings, comments can also be made by calling KAT (865.637.3000), or via the "contact" section of our website, www.katbus.com. Written comments can also be sent to KAT Trolley Input, 301 Church Avenue, Knoxville TN 37915.
CAMA Update
The Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) has worked over the last several months to obtain an intern who can assist them with marketing, social media, and information distribution especially as the streetscape project is forthcoming. Ana Richters, a Junior, in Communications Studies at the University of Tennessee has been selected by the organization to fill this role. Ms. Richters started attending the monthly Merchants Association Meetings in December and has recently started a blog on behalf of CAMA. You can view the CAMA Blog here or look for the link on the right hand side of this page.
Ft. Sanders Stakeholder Meeting
The next regularly scheduled stakeholder meeting for the Ft. Sanders District is scheduled for Thursday, February 3rd at 4:30 pm in the University's Visitors' Center at 2704 Kingston Pike. The purpose of the meeting will be to continue communication between the stakeholders in the Fort Sanders Neighborhood including small businesses, residents, the City of Knoxville and organizations like Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and the University of Tennessee. This meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.
Friday, January 14, 2011
January 14th Update
Greetings and Happy New Year to all!
Proposed streetscape conditions (not finalized) on Lawrence east of Western. Photo courtesy Ald. Eugene Schulter
The Cumberland Avenue Corridor project is continuing with detail design work and preliminary plans.
Weekend Opportunities
YWCA Race Against Racism 5K & 1 Mile Walk
YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center
Registration: 11:30 am
Race: 1 pm
5 K Run / 1 Mile Walk to Celebrate Diversity.
Sunday January 16, 2011
Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
MLK Blvd.
10:00 AM
Annual Parade starting at Tabernacle Baptist Church and concluding at Great Warner AME Zion Church
Thanks for your continued interest! Have a safe and fun weekend and here's to a prosperous 2011!
Our consultants at Vaughn & Melton shared an article regarding the City of Chicago's road diet for Lawrence Avenue which has similarities to the proposal for Cumberland Avenue. Check out the articles here and here. Below are photos of the Lawrence Avenue street conditions.
Existing streetscape conditions on Lawrence Ave. east of Western. Photo courtesy Ald. Eugene Schulter.
(From: Center Square Journal, July 6, 2010)
Proposed streetscape conditions (not finalized) on Lawrence east of Western. Photo courtesy Ald. Eugene Schulter(From: Center Square Journal, July 6, 2010)
The Cumberland Avenue Corridor project is continuing with detail design work and preliminary plans.
Weekend Opportunities
Saturday January 15, 2011
17th Annual Eskimo Escapades
Volunteer Landing
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Volunteer Landing
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
YWCA Race Against Racism 5K & 1 Mile Walk
YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center
Registration: 11:30 am
Race: 1 pm
5 K Run / 1 Mile Walk to Celebrate Diversity.
Sunday January 16, 2011
MLK "A Night with the Arts"
Bijou Theatre
6:00 PM
Performances by A Night with the Arts Tribute, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville Opera and the MLK Choir.
Bijou Theatre
6:00 PM
Performances by A Night with the Arts Tribute, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville Opera and the MLK Choir.
Monday January 17, 2011
Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
MLK Blvd.
10:00 AM
Annual Parade starting at Tabernacle Baptist Church and concluding at Great Warner AME Zion Church
Thanks for your continued interest! Have a safe and fun weekend and here's to a prosperous 2011!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
December 30th Update
KUB Update
From: KUB Community Relations (Contact No. 594-7988)
Re: Traffic Advisory – Lane Closure for Utility Work
Neyland Drive Lane Closures Extended [January 3-7 – Weather Permitting] – KUB and its contractor will extend the lane closures on a section of Neyland Drive between Lake Loudoun Boulevard and Leinard Lane to January 3-7. The lane closures will be in effect in this area daily from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. as wastewater system construction continues. One eastbound and one westbound lane of Neyland Drive will remain open at all times during this period. All lanes will be reopened to traffic overnight, and for the morning and evening commutes.
Some utility-related closures may extend beyond the scheduled times, depending on conditions encountered during excavation and construction. Appropriate traffic control measures will be in place at this location to assist motorists traveling in the area. Due to the ongoing presence of
workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in this area.
Hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year! Don't forget First Night, tomorrow, December 31st in the downtown area, for more information visit: http://www.firstnightknoxville.com/.
From: KUB Community Relations (Contact No. 594-7988)
Re: Traffic Advisory – Lane Closure for Utility Work
Neyland Drive Lane Closures Extended [January 3-7 – Weather Permitting] – KUB and its contractor will extend the lane closures on a section of Neyland Drive between Lake Loudoun Boulevard and Leinard Lane to January 3-7. The lane closures will be in effect in this area daily from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. as wastewater system construction continues. One eastbound and one westbound lane of Neyland Drive will remain open at all times during this period. All lanes will be reopened to traffic overnight, and for the morning and evening commutes.
Some utility-related closures may extend beyond the scheduled times, depending on conditions encountered during excavation and construction. Appropriate traffic control measures will be in place at this location to assist motorists traveling in the area. Due to the ongoing presence of
workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in this area.
Hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year! Don't forget First Night, tomorrow, December 31st in the downtown area, for more information visit: http://www.firstnightknoxville.com/.
Friday, December 24, 2010
December 24th Update
KUB Update
From: KUB Community Relations (Contact No. 594-7988)
Re: Traffic Advisory - Lane and Road Closures for Utility Work
Cumberland Avenue Lane Closure (December 27-30) - KUB contractor crews will close the westbound curbside lane of traffic on a section of Cumberland Avenue at the James Agee Street intersection daily from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., December 27-30, as sewer system work is completed. One westbound lane, the center turn lane, and both eastbound lanes will remain open on this section of Cumberland Avenue during this closures. All lanes will be reopened to traffic during overnight periods.
Phillip Fulmer Way Road Closure (December 27-30) - KUB contractor crews will close Phillip Fulmer Way to thru traffic between Cumberland Avenue and Peyton Manning Pass daily from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. December 27-30, as sewer system work is completed. All lanes will be reopened to traffic during overnight periods.
Some utility-related closures may extend beyond the scheduled times, depending on conditions encountered during construction and excavation. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in these areas.
From: KUB Community Relations (Contact No. 594-7988)
Re: Traffic Advisory - Lane and Road Closures for Utility Work
Cumberland Avenue Lane Closure (December 27-30) - KUB contractor crews will close the westbound curbside lane of traffic on a section of Cumberland Avenue at the James Agee Street intersection daily from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., December 27-30, as sewer system work is completed. One westbound lane, the center turn lane, and both eastbound lanes will remain open on this section of Cumberland Avenue during this closures. All lanes will be reopened to traffic during overnight periods.
Phillip Fulmer Way Road Closure (December 27-30) - KUB contractor crews will close Phillip Fulmer Way to thru traffic between Cumberland Avenue and Peyton Manning Pass daily from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. December 27-30, as sewer system work is completed. All lanes will be reopened to traffic during overnight periods.
Some utility-related closures may extend beyond the scheduled times, depending on conditions encountered during construction and excavation. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in these areas.
Friday, December 10, 2010
December 10th Update
Blog Update
The Cumberland Connection Blog is working with the Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) to promote and prepare businesses for the upcoming streetscape project. While construction is several months away, the merchants are investigating new opportunities (including an intern and possible web presence) to promote and bring business to the district. To that end, the City is offering to post links to business websites on this blog. You'll find those links on the right hand side of the page and thanks to Debbie Billings of Graphic Creations for being the first to submit a website link! If you would like to add your business, simply contact me, Anne Wallace, at awallace@cityofknoxville.org and include your business name and web address.
KUB Update
From: KUB Community Relations (Contact No. 594-7988)
Re: Traffic Advisory – Road Closure for Utility Work (weather permitting)
Caledonia Avenue Road Closure – KUB contractor crews will close a section of Caledonia Avenue, between Twentieth Street and Volunteer Boulevard, daily from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Friday, December 10, and Monday, December 13, in association with ongoing sewer system construction work in the area. This section of Caledonia Avenue will be reopened to traffic overnight and
throughout the weekend.
Cumberland Avenue Lane Closure [December 13] – KUB contractor crews will close the westbound curbside lane of traffic on a section of Cumberland Avenue at the James Agee Street intersection from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Monday, December 13, as sewer system work is completed. One westbound lane, the center turn lane, and both eastbound lanes will remain open on
this section of Cumberland Avenue during this closure.
Some utility-related closures may extend beyond the scheduled times, depending on the conditions encountered during excavation and construction. Appropriate traffic control measures will be in place at this location to assist motorists traveling in the area. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in this area.
Weekend Opportunities
Friday, December 10th
Comcast Christmas at Chilhowee Park
Chilhowee Park Grounds
6 pm to 9 pm
Annual Holiday event, FREE!! Family Friendly Fun!! Visit a winter wonderland at Chilhowee Park. Music, Food, Santa Claus photos, Horse drawn carriage rides thru the park's Christmas Light Tour, Marshmallow roasting, Caroling, Decorating cookies with Mrs. Claus and more! For more information visit: www.cityofknoxville.org/christmas
Christmas Express Train Rides
Volunteer Landing
Dec. 10 & 11: 10:30 am, 2 pm & 5 pm
Dec. 12: 1 pm & 4 pm
For more information visit: http://www.threeriversrambler.com/
Saturday, December 11th
Market Square Holiday Market
Market Street
11 am to 7 pm
A holiday market featuring locally made crafts and artisan foods.
For more information visit: http://www.knoxvillemarketsquare.com/
Candle Making Workshop at Marble Springs Historic Site
Marble Springs State Historic Farmstead at 1220 West Gov. John Sevier Hwy.
Noon
This hands on workshop will teach visitors about lighting sources on the 18th & 19th centuries. Visitors will learn how to make beeswax candles by the open hearth. Hot drinks & baked goods will be provided. Reservations required by Dec. 5. Fee: $5 donation for cost of materials; Parking is free. For more information visit: http://www.marblesprings.net/
Sunday, December 12th
Nativity Pageant of Knoxville - 42th Annual
Civic Coliseum
Sun: 3 pm
Mon & Tues: 7 pm
FREE no ticket needed. The production features live animals, realistic sets, authentic costumes & an original script told by pantomime drama. For more information visit: http://www.knoxvillenativity.com/
As always, thanks for your continued interest! Have a safe and fun weekend.
The Cumberland Connection Blog is working with the Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) to promote and prepare businesses for the upcoming streetscape project. While construction is several months away, the merchants are investigating new opportunities (including an intern and possible web presence) to promote and bring business to the district. To that end, the City is offering to post links to business websites on this blog. You'll find those links on the right hand side of the page and thanks to Debbie Billings of Graphic Creations for being the first to submit a website link! If you would like to add your business, simply contact me, Anne Wallace, at awallace@cityofknoxville.org and include your business name and web address.
KUB Update
From: KUB Community Relations (Contact No. 594-7988)
Re: Traffic Advisory – Road Closure for Utility Work (weather permitting)
Caledonia Avenue Road Closure – KUB contractor crews will close a section of Caledonia Avenue, between Twentieth Street and Volunteer Boulevard, daily from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Friday, December 10, and Monday, December 13, in association with ongoing sewer system construction work in the area. This section of Caledonia Avenue will be reopened to traffic overnight and
throughout the weekend.
Cumberland Avenue Lane Closure [December 13] – KUB contractor crews will close the westbound curbside lane of traffic on a section of Cumberland Avenue at the James Agee Street intersection from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Monday, December 13, as sewer system work is completed. One westbound lane, the center turn lane, and both eastbound lanes will remain open on
this section of Cumberland Avenue during this closure.
Some utility-related closures may extend beyond the scheduled times, depending on the conditions encountered during excavation and construction. Appropriate traffic control measures will be in place at this location to assist motorists traveling in the area. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in this area.
Weekend Opportunities
Friday, December 10th
Comcast Christmas at Chilhowee Park
Chilhowee Park Grounds
6 pm to 9 pm
Annual Holiday event, FREE!! Family Friendly Fun!! Visit a winter wonderland at Chilhowee Park. Music, Food, Santa Claus photos, Horse drawn carriage rides thru the park's Christmas Light Tour, Marshmallow roasting, Caroling, Decorating cookies with Mrs. Claus and more! For more information visit: www.cityofknoxville.org/christmas
Christmas Express Train Rides
Volunteer Landing
Dec. 10 & 11: 10:30 am, 2 pm & 5 pm
Dec. 12: 1 pm & 4 pm
For more information visit: http://www.threeriversrambler.com/
Saturday, December 11th
Market Square Holiday Market
Market Street
11 am to 7 pm
A holiday market featuring locally made crafts and artisan foods.
For more information visit: http://www.knoxvillemarketsquare.com/
Candle Making Workshop at Marble Springs Historic Site
Marble Springs State Historic Farmstead at 1220 West Gov. John Sevier Hwy.
Noon
This hands on workshop will teach visitors about lighting sources on the 18th & 19th centuries. Visitors will learn how to make beeswax candles by the open hearth. Hot drinks & baked goods will be provided. Reservations required by Dec. 5. Fee: $5 donation for cost of materials; Parking is free. For more information visit: http://www.marblesprings.net/
Sunday, December 12th
Nativity Pageant of Knoxville - 42th Annual
Civic Coliseum
Sun: 3 pm
Mon & Tues: 7 pm
FREE no ticket needed. The production features live animals, realistic sets, authentic costumes & an original script told by pantomime drama. For more information visit: http://www.knoxvillenativity.com/
As always, thanks for your continued interest! Have a safe and fun weekend.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
December 1st Update
Ft. Sanders Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting - CANCELED
The Ft. Sanders Quarterly Stakeholder meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow, December 2 at 4:30 pm has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The City will reconvene the Stakeholder Group for our quarterly meetings on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 4:30 pm in a location to be determined closer to date. Feel free to contact me if you have any agenda items for the February meeting at awallace@cityofknoxville.org. Thank you.
The Ft. Sanders Quarterly Stakeholder meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow, December 2 at 4:30 pm has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The City will reconvene the Stakeholder Group for our quarterly meetings on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 4:30 pm in a location to be determined closer to date. Feel free to contact me if you have any agenda items for the February meeting at awallace@cityofknoxville.org. Thank you.
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