University of Tennessee Update
Its hard to believe, but 2011-12 classes start at UTK in less than a month on Wednesday, August 17th. The University of TN Police Department is coordinating a Welcome to UT Safety Campaign targeting students living in the Fort Sanders area.
On August 9, 2011, UTPD and UT Community Partners will participate in a door to door information sharing event targeting UT students. The focus of the year’s campaign will be ‘See Something. Say Something.’ During this brief educational interaction, we will provide resource information in the form of a handbill and magnet. Further information will be available to students via the internet. This one on one event is an excellent opportunity for UT Stakeholders to interact with students in a positive environment. This program lets UT students living in Fort Sanders know that the University cares about them having a safe, successful year and opens the door for communications.
The event starts at 10 am and is scheduled to last 2-3 hours. If interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Lt. Emily Simerly 865.974.0163 .
CAMA Update
Reminder that the next monthly meeting of the Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) is scheduled for Wednesday August 3 at 3:00 pm at the Goal Post Tavern. For more information about CAMA visit here.
Additionally, the City of Knoxville has received word that McDonald's restaurant on Cumberland Avenue has closed earlier this week for major renovations. A date for reopening has not been set yet, but we look forward to the new and improved aesthetics for this location.
Cumberland Ave. Corridor Plan Update
Work continues on the detailed plans for the streetscape project. New information from KUB has been provided to our consultants regarding the electrical systems based on the new substation that is being constructed on Dale Avenue. This substation will be providing power to the University, Ft. Sanders Neighborhood, the hospitals and the corridor. This information will be incorporated into the Right of Way plans that are being prepared for submission to TDOT.
Weekend Events
Friday, July 29
Shakespeare on the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Shakespeare on the Square performing "Othello"
Saturday, July 30
Market Square Farmers Market
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts.
City Wide Block Party
2400 Block of Martin Luther King Jr. Ave
5:00PM - 9:00PM
block party hosted by Eternal Life Harvest Center in Five Points this weekend.
Shakespeare on the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Shakespeare on the Square performing "The Comedy of Errors"
Victorious Living Ministries 1st Annual Street Dreams Bike Festival
2945 Wilson Ave, Claude Walker Ball Field
10:45AM
To use motorcycles as a way in promoting good citizenship inspire others to overcome their problems with advice and resources of people who understand and may have gone through the same things, but most of all to have a good time and show the great benefits of living in East TN. Contact Elroy Wilson at 865-522-2391 for more information.
Sunday, July 31
Shakespeare on the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Shakespeare on the Square performing "Othello"
Thanks for your interest in everything associated with Cumberland Ave. Have a safe and fun weekend.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
July 1st Update
Greetings! Happy Independence Day Weekend!
Work continues to progress on the right-of-way plans (ROW) for the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape project with our partners in the Engineering Department, Law Department, and our team of consultants. We anticipate having a public meeting to review the ROW plans towards the end of summer and will notify property owners and the public when a date is set for that meeting. Additionally, the urban design plan and streetscape plan were highlighted in an article on WBIR this week in conjunction with the McDonald's renovation project that will be starting soon, that information is available here.
CAMA Update
Reminder that the next monthly meeting of the Cumberland Merchants Association is scheduled for Wednesday July 6 at 3:00pm at the Goal Post Tavern. For more information about CAMA visit here.
Weekend Events
Saturday, July 2
Market Square Farmers Market
Market Square and Market Street
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts.
Saturday July 2 - 4
Salute to Service Members
Knoxville Zoo
9:30AM - 4:30PM
Knoxville Zoo honors service men and women on independence day by honoring them with free admission during the salute to service weekend on Saturday, July 2 - July 4th.
Monday, July 4
Festival on the Fourth
World's Fair Park
2:00PM - 10:00PM
The Festival on the Fourth promises once again to deliver a wide variety of family fun including entertainment, activities and treats at the City of Knoxville's Fourth of July celebration. For more information visit http://www.cityofknoxville.org/events/4th/default.asp
Tuesday, July 5
Jazz on the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Jazz Quintet performance each Tuesday evening.
As always, thanks for your continued interest in all things involving Cumberland Avenue - have a safe and fun filled weekend.
Work continues to progress on the right-of-way plans (ROW) for the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape project with our partners in the Engineering Department, Law Department, and our team of consultants. We anticipate having a public meeting to review the ROW plans towards the end of summer and will notify property owners and the public when a date is set for that meeting. Additionally, the urban design plan and streetscape plan were highlighted in an article on WBIR this week in conjunction with the McDonald's renovation project that will be starting soon, that information is available here.
CAMA Update
Reminder that the next monthly meeting of the Cumberland Merchants Association is scheduled for Wednesday July 6 at 3:00pm at the Goal Post Tavern. For more information about CAMA visit here.
Weekend Events
Saturday, July 2
Market Square Farmers Market
Market Square and Market Street
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts.
Saturday July 2 - 4
Salute to Service Members
Knoxville Zoo
9:30AM - 4:30PM
Knoxville Zoo honors service men and women on independence day by honoring them with free admission during the salute to service weekend on Saturday, July 2 - July 4th.
Monday, July 4
Festival on the Fourth
World's Fair Park
2:00PM - 10:00PM
The Festival on the Fourth promises once again to deliver a wide variety of family fun including entertainment, activities and treats at the City of Knoxville's Fourth of July celebration. For more information visit http://www.cityofknoxville.org/events/4th/default.asp
Tuesday, July 5
Jazz on the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Jazz Quintet performance each Tuesday evening.
As always, thanks for your continued interest in all things involving Cumberland Avenue - have a safe and fun filled weekend.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
June 2nd Update
KUB Updates
From: KUB Community Relations (Contact No. 594-7988)
Re: Traffic Advisory – Alternating lane closures for utility construction (weather permitting)
Dale Avenue Alternating Lane Closures [June 4 – 12] -
Beginning Saturday, June 4, and lasting until the following weekend, Knoxville Utilities Board and its contractors will intermittently close alternating lanes on a section of Dale Avenue between address 621 Dale Avenue and the N. Seventeenth Street intersection daily from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. as part of construction activities at the new KUB electric substation located at 410 Dale Avenue.
Access to N. Seventeenth Street will not be affected as the contractor will keep one of the three affected lanes on Dale Avenue open at all times during this period. All lanes on this section of Dale Avenue will be reopened to traffic overnight during this period. The new substation at this location will serve as a source of electricity for the growing University of Tennessee campus and improve service and reliability to hospitals, businesses, and residences in the Fort Sanders
area. The overall project is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2011, weather permitting.
Re: Traffic Advisory – Lane Closures for Utility Work [All closures and work are weather permitting]
Neyland Drive Lane Closures [June 03] –
KUB’s contractor will temporarily close the eastbound curbside lane on a section of Neyland Drive between Leinard Lane and Lake Loudon Boulevard from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday, June 3, in order to install a sign on the river bank. The Third Creek Greenway will remain open behind the work zone.
Some listed 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 each location to assist motorists traveling in these areas. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in these areas.
CAMA Update
On Wednesday, June 1st, at the Goal Post Tavern (formerly OCI) the Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association used its regularly monthly meeting to host a Candidate Walk for all interested candidates seeking a seat for Mayor or City Council. The itinerary included a meet & greet opportunity, a presentation by city staff of the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project, and a walking tour of the area. Additionally, representatives from McDonald's on Cumberland Avenue shared their plans for a major renovation that is scheduled to start later this month. Several candidates and merchants participated and enjoyed a very warm walk!
For more information about the event and to keep up with CAMA please visit their blog here.
Weekend Events
Thursday, June 2
Sundown in the City
Market Square
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Free concert featuring Jonny Lang and Megan McCormick
Friday, June 3
City People Downtown Dash
Downtown Knoxville
Registration: 6:00PM
Race: 7:00PM
The City People Downtown Dash is designed for the elite and recreational runners/walkers. A one mile run downtown -supporting efforts to improve the health, vitality and development of Knoxville's Center City! http://www.citypeople.org/
First Friday
Market Square, 100 Block of Gay St., and various Art Venues
5:00PM - 10:00PM
http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/
Saturday, June 4
Market Square Farmers Market
Market Square and Market Street
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts.
Salute to Service
Island Home Airport, 2701 Spence Place, Knoxville, TN
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Service Commemorating the 67th Anniversary of D-Day
There are a lot of great events this weekend, hope you can get out and enjoy! As always thanks for your interest in everything involving Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and fun weekend.
From: KUB Community Relations (Contact No. 594-7988)
Re: Traffic Advisory – Alternating lane closures for utility construction (weather permitting)
Dale Avenue Alternating Lane Closures [June 4 – 12] -
Beginning Saturday, June 4, and lasting until the following weekend, Knoxville Utilities Board and its contractors will intermittently close alternating lanes on a section of Dale Avenue between address 621 Dale Avenue and the N. Seventeenth Street intersection daily from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. as part of construction activities at the new KUB electric substation located at 410 Dale Avenue.
Access to N. Seventeenth Street will not be affected as the contractor will keep one of the three affected lanes on Dale Avenue open at all times during this period. All lanes on this section of Dale Avenue will be reopened to traffic overnight during this period. The new substation at this location will serve as a source of electricity for the growing University of Tennessee campus and improve service and reliability to hospitals, businesses, and residences in the Fort Sanders
area. The overall project is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2011, weather permitting.
Re: Traffic Advisory – Lane Closures for Utility Work [All closures and work are weather permitting]
Neyland Drive Lane Closures [June 03] –
KUB’s contractor will temporarily close the eastbound curbside lane on a section of Neyland Drive between Leinard Lane and Lake Loudon Boulevard from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday, June 3, in order to install a sign on the river bank. The Third Creek Greenway will remain open behind the work zone.
Some listed 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 each location to assist motorists traveling in these areas. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in these areas.
CAMA Update
On Wednesday, June 1st, at the Goal Post Tavern (formerly OCI) the Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association used its regularly monthly meeting to host a Candidate Walk for all interested candidates seeking a seat for Mayor or City Council. The itinerary included a meet & greet opportunity, a presentation by city staff of the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project, and a walking tour of the area. Additionally, representatives from McDonald's on Cumberland Avenue shared their plans for a major renovation that is scheduled to start later this month. Several candidates and merchants participated and enjoyed a very warm walk!
For more information about the event and to keep up with CAMA please visit their blog here.
Weekend Events
Thursday, June 2
Sundown in the City
Market Square
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Free concert featuring Jonny Lang and Megan McCormick
Friday, June 3
City People Downtown Dash
Downtown Knoxville
Registration: 6:00PM
Race: 7:00PM
The City People Downtown Dash is designed for the elite and recreational runners/walkers. A one mile run downtown -supporting efforts to improve the health, vitality and development of Knoxville's Center City! http://www.citypeople.org/
First Friday
Market Square, 100 Block of Gay St., and various Art Venues
5:00PM - 10:00PM
http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/
Saturday, June 4
Market Square Farmers Market
Market Square and Market Street
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts.
Salute to Service
Island Home Airport, 2701 Spence Place, Knoxville, TN
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Service Commemorating the 67th Anniversary of D-Day
There are a lot of great events this weekend, hope you can get out and enjoy! As always thanks for your interest in everything involving Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and fun weekend.
Friday, May 13, 2011
May 13th Update
Greetings and congratulations to all graduates from the University of Tennessee! Today is the last day of graduation ceremonies. Things should be settling down to their summer time lull on the corridor, feel free to take advantage of the additional parking and support our businesses along the corridor.
As promised the notes from the quarterly Fort Sanders Stakeholder meeting are available here or under the links section of this page.
Weekend Events
Tonight! Friday, May 13
Symphony on the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Free Family Fun!! KSO will present a short concert of light classics and pop tunes suitable for the outdoor venue. Rain date will be Saturday, May 14.
Saturday, May 14
2011 Run for Clean Air
Sequoyah Hills Park
7:30AM Registration
Race: 9:00AM
Community event centered around a 5k (3.1mi) run/walk to raise awareness for work that is ongoing to keep East TN's air clean.
Saturday, May 14
Farmers Market
Market Square and Market Street
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts.
Sunday, May 15
Revolution 3 Triathlon
Volunteer Landing
7:00AM - 4:00PM
Swim/Bike/Run Triathlon from Knoxville out to Blount Co. and back
As promised the notes from the quarterly Fort Sanders Stakeholder meeting are available here or under the links section of this page.
Weekend Events
Tonight! Friday, May 13
Symphony on the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Free Family Fun!! KSO will present a short concert of light classics and pop tunes suitable for the outdoor venue. Rain date will be Saturday, May 14.
Saturday, May 14
2011 Run for Clean Air
Sequoyah Hills Park
7:30AM Registration
Race: 9:00AM
Community event centered around a 5k (3.1mi) run/walk to raise awareness for work that is ongoing to keep East TN's air clean.
Saturday, May 14
Farmers Market
Market Square and Market Street
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts.
Sunday, May 15
Revolution 3 Triathlon
Volunteer Landing
7:00AM - 4:00PM
Swim/Bike/Run Triathlon from Knoxville out to Blount Co. and back
Friday, May 6, 2011
May 6th Update
Ft. Sanders Stakeholder Meeting Update
Thanks to everyone who attended our quarterly meeting at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. The main focus of the meeting was an opportunity for stakeholders to provide updates and to have discussions about on going projects in the area. I will compile and post notes from the meeting next week.
We would also like to give a big thank you to Julie Doughtery and the staff at Fort Sanders Regional for providing meeting space, snacks and a great tour of the new Center for Advanced Medicine (CAM). The new medical office building officially opened in March of this year, but tenants are still moving in and finishing out office spaces. It is a great new facility and is directly connected to the existing hospital building and parking garage on Laurel Avenue. Below are some pictures from the tour - enjoy!
Looking out at the new entrance off of Clinch Avenue.
Center for Advanced Medicine, welcome desk
On the tour between the existing and new facility.
The new vestibule at the CAM.
The new Emergency Department loading/unloading area.
CAMA Update
The Cumberland Avenue Merchant's Association held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 4th at 3:00 pm in the new location of Old College Inn, 1820 Cumberland Avenue. The meeting was well attended and there were a number of updates from the merchants, KPD, UTPD, and the city.
KPD continued to note vandalism and thefts from motor vehicles which are crimes of opportunity. Please be sure to keep valuables out of sight and lock your doors.
UTPD announced their upcoming Memorial Golf Tournament on May 20th. For more information, please visit: http://www.utpolice.org/.
The Cumberland Avenue Corridor Streetscape report included information about the TDOT Right of Way (ROW) phase of the project. The consultants are continuing with detailed drawings for the ROW phase of the project. Property owners and tenants can expect to be contacted by the city or its representatives regarding temporary construction easements sometime this summer or fall. These easements would be to allow the city’s contractor to access private property in order to construct the project (for things like driveway tie-ins, utility tie-ins, equipment, etc.).
Additionally, the Merchants Association discussed having a Candidate Walk for Mayoral and City Council Candidates this summer. Keep an eye on their blog at http://cumberlandcorridor.blogspot.com/ for more information.
UT Update
Don't forget final exams wrap up on Monday, May 9th and Graduation Ceremonies run May 11th - 13th. Congratulations to all UT Graduates!
Weekend Events
Weekend Events
Friday May 6 - Sunday, May 8
NSRA Street Rod Nationals South
Jacob Building
Friday & Saturday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 8:30AM - 2:00PM
Friday, May 6 -27
Art Source
UT Gallery at 106 S. Gay Street
Wed - Fri: 11:00AM - 6:00PM
Sat: 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Saturday, May 7
Farmers Market
Market Square and Market Street
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts
Saturday, May 7
Vestival: The South Knoxville Art Heritage
4450 Candoro Ave.
11:00AM
The 11th Annual "VESTIVAL" The South Knoxville Art and Hertiage Festival features 2 stages of live music, performing artisit, entertainment, food and arts, crafts and vendors as well as children's activities. Suggested donation is $5.00 and all proceeds go to the continued restoration and care of the building. join us for a Mother's brunch at 11:00 am, Mother's free!
Vestival: The South Knoxville Art Heritage
4450 Candoro Ave.
11:00AM
The 11th Annual "VESTIVAL" The South Knoxville Art and Hertiage Festival features 2 stages of live music, performing artisit, entertainment, food and arts, crafts and vendors as well as children's activities. Suggested donation is $5.00 and all proceeds go to the continued restoration and care of the building. join us for a Mother's brunch at 11:00 am, Mother's free!
Thanks for your continued interest in all things connected to Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and fun weekend!
Friday, April 29, 2011
April 29th Update
Quarterly Fort Sanders Stakeholder Meeting
What: Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting
When: Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Classroom 1, Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, 1819 Clinch Avenue. Please enter the hospital via the red canopy on Clinch. Signs will direct you to the Classroom.
Who: Anyone with an interest in the long range planning of Fort Sanders Neighborhood and surrounding areas.
Parking: Is available in the garage adjacent to Thompson Cancer Center at the corner of Clinch Avenue and 19th Street. Please bring your pass to the meeting and parking will be validated by Ft. Sanders Staff.
The purpose of the meeting will be to continue communication between the stakeholders in the Fort Sanders Neighborhood and to tour the new Center for Advanced Medicine at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. This meeting is open to the public.
UT Update
Today is the last day of classes for the 2010-2011 Academic Year. Congratulations to the students for finishing classes! Best of luck with final exams, May 3-9. Graduation ceremonies will take place May 11-13.
Weekend Events
Friday, April 29
Dogwood Mile
Market Square, Gay St. & Wall Ave.
Kids Run: 6PM
1 Mile Run: 8:30PM
Walk, job or sprint through the streets of downtown Knoxville in this family friendly race.
Dogwood Arts Parade
Gay Street
7:00PM
A living breathing celebration of art, nature and community floating down Gay Street.
Saturday, April 30
Dogwood Classic 5K Run/Walk
Cherokee Blvd.
8:00AM
5K Run/Walk to celebrate the Dogwood season
Farmers Market
Market Square and Market Street
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts
Chalk Walk
Market Square, Krutch Park and Krutch Park Extension
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Family Friendly Fun! Downtown sidewalks become the canvas for professional & student artists during this street painting festival. www.dogwoodarts.com
I hope everyone survived the severe weather this week and can enjoy the beautiful weekend ahead. Be safe and have fun. As always, thank you for your interest in all things related to Cumberland Avenue.
What: Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting
When: Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Classroom 1, Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, 1819 Clinch Avenue. Please enter the hospital via the red canopy on Clinch. Signs will direct you to the Classroom.
Who: Anyone with an interest in the long range planning of Fort Sanders Neighborhood and surrounding areas.
Parking: Is available in the garage adjacent to Thompson Cancer Center at the corner of Clinch Avenue and 19th Street. Please bring your pass to the meeting and parking will be validated by Ft. Sanders Staff.
The purpose of the meeting will be to continue communication between the stakeholders in the Fort Sanders Neighborhood and to tour the new Center for Advanced Medicine at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. This meeting is open to the public.
UT Update
Today is the last day of classes for the 2010-2011 Academic Year. Congratulations to the students for finishing classes! Best of luck with final exams, May 3-9. Graduation ceremonies will take place May 11-13.
Weekend Events
Friday, April 29
Dogwood Mile
Market Square, Gay St. & Wall Ave.
Kids Run: 6PM
1 Mile Run: 8:30PM
Walk, job or sprint through the streets of downtown Knoxville in this family friendly race.
Dogwood Arts Parade
Gay Street
7:00PM
A living breathing celebration of art, nature and community floating down Gay Street.
Saturday, April 30
Dogwood Classic 5K Run/Walk
Cherokee Blvd.
8:00AM
5K Run/Walk to celebrate the Dogwood season
Farmers Market
Market Square and Market Street
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts
Chalk Walk
Market Square, Krutch Park and Krutch Park Extension
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Family Friendly Fun! Downtown sidewalks become the canvas for professional & student artists during this street painting festival. www.dogwoodarts.com
I hope everyone survived the severe weather this week and can enjoy the beautiful weekend ahead. Be safe and have fun. As always, thank you for your interest in all things related to Cumberland Avenue.
Friday, April 15, 2011
April 19th Update
University of Tennessee Master Plan
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville announced on Friday, April 15th that they will hold a public meeting about the campus Master Plan. The public meeting will be for the community to review the draft master plan for the Knoxville and agricultural campuses. The meeting is set for 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at the UT Visitors’ Center. The UT Visitors’ Center is located at 2712 Neyland Drive, Knoxville, Tenn., 37996. Parking is available at the center.
This community meeting is part of a series of meetings to get feedback on the draft plan. Once finalized, it will be a guide that helps the university pursue its overall goals and make decisions on land usage, placement of buildings and investments in infrastructure.
This new (2011) draft plan is an update to a previous version created in 1994 and updated in 2001.
A key element to moving UT Knoxville from a Top 50 public research university to the ranks of the Top 25 involves having the resources to improve and supplement campus facilities in order to support first-rate academic and research programs, along with student housing and services.
For more information about the master plan, visit http://www.utk.edu/masterplan/ or click here.
KUB Update
In a letter dated April 14, 2011 KUB announced that, "As part of ongoing efforts to provide improved utility services to our customers, KUB will soon begin a project to replace commercial/industrial electric meters throughout portions of the University of Tennessee campus and Fort Sanders neighborhood with advanced metering infrastructure that will allow for automated meter reading. KUB will also be placing communication devices on existing natural gas and water meters in the area at the same time".
This project is scheduled to being in the next two (2) weeks. KUB representatives will be contacting impacted companies at least three (3) days in advance of work on their property to coordinate meter exchange. There will be no extra charge on your bill as a result of the meter exchange and it will enhance KUB's meter reading efficiencies, reduce access issues, and help keep rates as low as possible.
If you have any questions regarding this process, feel free to contact a Customer Service Representative at 865.524.2911.
Thanks for your continued interest in all things connected to Cumberland Avenue, I hope to see many of you at the Master Plan Public meeting on Thursday. Have a great week.
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville announced on Friday, April 15th that they will hold a public meeting about the campus Master Plan. The public meeting will be for the community to review the draft master plan for the Knoxville and agricultural campuses. The meeting is set for 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at the UT Visitors’ Center. The UT Visitors’ Center is located at 2712 Neyland Drive, Knoxville, Tenn., 37996. Parking is available at the center.
This community meeting is part of a series of meetings to get feedback on the draft plan. Once finalized, it will be a guide that helps the university pursue its overall goals and make decisions on land usage, placement of buildings and investments in infrastructure.
This new (2011) draft plan is an update to a previous version created in 1994 and updated in 2001.
A key element to moving UT Knoxville from a Top 50 public research university to the ranks of the Top 25 involves having the resources to improve and supplement campus facilities in order to support first-rate academic and research programs, along with student housing and services.
For more information about the master plan, visit http://www.utk.edu/masterplan/ or click here.
KUB Update
In a letter dated April 14, 2011 KUB announced that, "As part of ongoing efforts to provide improved utility services to our customers, KUB will soon begin a project to replace commercial/industrial electric meters throughout portions of the University of Tennessee campus and Fort Sanders neighborhood with advanced metering infrastructure that will allow for automated meter reading. KUB will also be placing communication devices on existing natural gas and water meters in the area at the same time".
This project is scheduled to being in the next two (2) weeks. KUB representatives will be contacting impacted companies at least three (3) days in advance of work on their property to coordinate meter exchange. There will be no extra charge on your bill as a result of the meter exchange and it will enhance KUB's meter reading efficiencies, reduce access issues, and help keep rates as low as possible.
If you have any questions regarding this process, feel free to contact a Customer Service Representative at 865.524.2911.
Thanks for your continued interest in all things connected to Cumberland Avenue, I hope to see many of you at the Master Plan Public meeting on Thursday. Have a great week.
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