KUB Update
From: KUB Community Relations (Contact No. 594-7988)
Re: Traffic Advisory – Alternating lane closures for utility construction (weather permitting)
Dale Avenue Alternating Lane Closures [December 12, 2011 - April, 2012] - Beginning Monday, December 12, and lasting intermittently through April 2012, KUB and its contractors will 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. - 7 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 spring of 2012, weather permitting.
Neyland Drive Lane Shifts [December 14, 2011 – August 2012] – Beginning on Wednesday, December 14, and lasting through August 2012, KUB and its contractor will close the eastbound curbside lane of traffic on a section of Neyland Drive between Leinard Lane and Lake Loudoun Boulevard as part of ongoing wastewater system upgrades in this area.
Two eastbound lanes will be maintained on this section of Neyland Drive during this period, as the inside lane will remain open and the second eastbound lane will be shifted to the center turn lane through the work zone. Additionally, traffic travelling eastbound on Neyland Drive will not be able to make a lefthand turn into the KUB Kuwahee Wasetwater Treatment Plant on Neyland Drive. The eastbound lane shifts will be in effect continuously until work is completed. Both westbound lanes of Neyland Drive will remain open at all times during this period. Pavement markings, barricades, and signs will be in place to alert and direct traffic through this 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
The Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 7th in the Goal Post Tavern at 3:00pm. There were representatives from KPD, UTPD, Regions Bank, Graphic Creations, Copper Cellar Restaurant, the News Sentinel and City of Knoxville.
The meeting started with an update from KPD and noted that crimes of opportunity, especially related to vehicles, were up last month. Please remember to lock car doors and keep all valuables out of sight (especially GPS units and laptops). The merchants noted that cadets have been actively patrolling the area for on street parking violations and increasing turn over. UTPD gave an update that included their out reach to students in the Fort Sanders neighborhood, encouraging students to prepare for safe holidays (i.e. don't leave valuables in sight, lock doors, leave a light on while away, etc.). Additionally, a good tip for everyone was provided by the representative from Regions bank, don't leave "tell-tale" boxes at the curb for trash pick ups; this alerts would be thieves to items that may be in the home (especially true for t.v. or computer boxes).
The city provided an update on the streetscape project, which noted that consultants had been selected for right of way services and contracts were being negotiated. Additionally, internal work on the form base code was continuing. Conversations were on-going with the hospital in regards to parking. Fort Sanders neighborhood has not requested any stakeholder meetings at this time. UTPD asked city staff to check on the potential signal timing grant and weather or not it included the light at 17th/Melrose and Cumberland Avenue.
Weekend Events
A number of holiday events are occurring this weekend, for a list of fun, family oriented events, please visit http://www.cityofknoxville.org/events/events.pdf.
Once again congratulations to all the UT graduates and students for completing this semester! Have a safe and fun weekend. Thanks for your interest in Cumberland Avenue.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
December 6th Update
KUB Update
From: KUB Community Relations (Contact No. 594-7988)
Re: Traffic Advisory – Lane Reduction for Utility Work [All closures and work are weather permitting]
Weather Postpones Neyland Drive Lane Closure – KUB’s scheduled closure of the eastbound curbside lane on a section of Neyland Drive between Lake Loudoun Boulevard and Leinard Lane for water system work has been postponed until Thursday, December 8, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., due to weather. One eastbound lane and both westbound lanes of Neyland Drive will remain open while this work is completed.
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.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: December 7, 2011
Time: 3:00 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. For more information please visit www.cumberlandknoxville.com.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
UT Updates
Final exams are on-going through December 8th and the Fall 2011 Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, December 9th. Congratulations to all graduates and best of luck in your future pursuits!
Upcoming Events
December 6 - 10, 2011
The 24th Annual Nutcracker on Ice
Ice Chalet
7:00 p.m. Nightly & 2:00 p.m. Saturday
$12.00 - $15.00
The popular holiday tale of a little girl and her magical "Nutcracker" doll is brought to life on the ice by skaters of all ages. The opening number, a "Currier & Ives" - type pond scene, sets the mood for the evenings festivities. A party, a fight, and a trip to the Land of the Sweets serve as a showcase for the talents of the 150 plus cast members. In its 24th year, "Nutcracker on Ice" is a delightful treat for the holidays - the music, the costumes, the lighting, the skating, and a great story combine for a fun night of family entertainment!
www.chaleticerinks.com/nutcrackeronice.htm
(865) 588-1858
December 9, 2011
"Alive After Five" Holiday Dance Party
Knoxville Museum of Art
5:30 p.m.
$10.00/person
Live music by the Atomic Horns, cash bar, food & free popcorn!
www.knoxart.org
(865) 525-6101
December 9, 2011
Comcast Christmas at Chilhowee
Chilhowee Park
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Visit a winter wonderland at Chilhowee Park. Listen to Christmas carols, have a pictures taken with Santa Claus, decorate cookies, roast marshmallows & take a horse-drawn carriage ride to tour the park's Christmas light display.
www.cityofknoxville.org
For many more events this season, please visit: http://www.cityofknoxville.org/events/events.pdf
As always, thanks for your interest in all things related to Cumberland Avenue and have a great week!
From: KUB Community Relations (Contact No. 594-7988)
Re: Traffic Advisory – Lane Reduction for Utility Work [All closures and work are weather permitting]
Weather Postpones Neyland Drive Lane Closure – KUB’s scheduled closure of the eastbound curbside lane on a section of Neyland Drive between Lake Loudoun Boulevard and Leinard Lane for water system work has been postponed until Thursday, December 8, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., due to weather. One eastbound lane and both westbound lanes of Neyland Drive will remain open while this work is completed.
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.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: December 7, 2011
Time: 3:00 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. For more information please visit www.cumberlandknoxville.com.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
UT Updates
Final exams are on-going through December 8th and the Fall 2011 Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, December 9th. Congratulations to all graduates and best of luck in your future pursuits!
Upcoming Events
December 6 - 10, 2011
The 24th Annual Nutcracker on Ice
Ice Chalet
7:00 p.m. Nightly & 2:00 p.m. Saturday
$12.00 - $15.00
The popular holiday tale of a little girl and her magical "Nutcracker" doll is brought to life on the ice by skaters of all ages. The opening number, a "Currier & Ives" - type pond scene, sets the mood for the evenings festivities. A party, a fight, and a trip to the Land of the Sweets serve as a showcase for the talents of the 150 plus cast members. In its 24th year, "Nutcracker on Ice" is a delightful treat for the holidays - the music, the costumes, the lighting, the skating, and a great story combine for a fun night of family entertainment!
www.chaleticerinks.com/nutcrackeronice.htm
(865) 588-1858
December 9, 2011
"Alive After Five" Holiday Dance Party
Knoxville Museum of Art
5:30 p.m.
$10.00/person
Live music by the Atomic Horns, cash bar, food & free popcorn!
www.knoxart.org
(865) 525-6101
December 9, 2011
Comcast Christmas at Chilhowee
Chilhowee Park
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Visit a winter wonderland at Chilhowee Park. Listen to Christmas carols, have a pictures taken with Santa Claus, decorate cookies, roast marshmallows & take a horse-drawn carriage ride to tour the park's Christmas light display.
www.cityofknoxville.org
For many more events this season, please visit: http://www.cityofknoxville.org/events/events.pdf
As always, thanks for your interest in all things related to Cumberland Avenue and have a great week!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
November 1st Update
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: November 2, 2011
Time: 3:00 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.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, November 2
Market Square Farmers Market
Market Square and Market Street
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts
Thursday, November 3
Last Day of Early Voting
Various Locations
Poles close at 7:00 pm. Get out and vote. Election day is November 8th.
Friday, November 4
UT Homecoming Parade
Lanes of Volunteer, Andy Holt, Phillip Fulmer
4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
UT annual homecoming parade; begins at the "ROCK" eastbound on Volunteer Blvd.
Saturday, November 5th
UT Homecoming
UT will take on Middle Tennessee State with a kickoff time of 7:00 p.m. Go Vols!
For more information visit: http://www.cityofknoxville.org/events/utsports.asp
As always, thanks for your interest in the Cumberland Avenue Corridor. Have a safe and fun week!
Date: November 2, 2011
Time: 3:00 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.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, November 2
Market Square Farmers Market
Market Square and Market Street
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts
Thursday, November 3
Last Day of Early Voting
Various Locations
Poles close at 7:00 pm. Get out and vote. Election day is November 8th.
Friday, November 4
UT Homecoming Parade
Lanes of Volunteer, Andy Holt, Phillip Fulmer
4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
UT annual homecoming parade; begins at the "ROCK" eastbound on Volunteer Blvd.
Saturday, November 5th
UT Homecoming
UT will take on Middle Tennessee State with a kickoff time of 7:00 p.m. Go Vols!
For more information visit: http://www.cityofknoxville.org/events/utsports.asp
As always, thanks for your interest in the Cumberland Avenue Corridor. Have a safe and fun week!
Friday, October 7, 2011
October 7th Update
CAMA Update
The Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 5th in the Goal Post Tavern at 3:00pm. There were representatives from the Goal Post, KPD, UTPD, Regions Bank, UT Federal Credit Union, University Liquors, Walgreens, Copper Cellar Restaurant and City of Knoxville.
The meeting started with an update from KPD and the officer noted the increase in focus on the area and Fort Sanders neighborhood especially nights and weekends. Additionally, based on the merchants' request, cadets have been actively patroling the area for on street parking violations and increasing turn over. Some traffic concerns were noted with the new restaurant at 22nd Street and it was noted that City Engineering would be looking at the situation.
Also, some merchants noted concern with panhandling at their business. The city is working to update an informational brochure that can be given to patrons regarding the city's panhandling policy. It was noted that Redeeming Hope Ministries on 17th Street is a great resource for individuals seeking assistance. City staff provided an update on the Cumberland Avenue Corridor project which noted that staff is still reviewing the form base code draft and that an request for qualifications had been published for assistance with the Right of Way process for the Streetscape Project.
Weekend Events
Friday, October 7
First Friday
Downtown Knoxville
6:00-10:00pm
For more information visit http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/.
Movies on the Square
Market Square
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The furry fun will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the movies begin at dusk. This week’s movie is Clue.
Saturday, October 8
Market Square Farmers Market
Market Square and Market Street
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts.
Volunteer Football
Neyland Staduim
Kick Off 7:00pm
Tennessee Volunteers take on the Georgia Bulldogs.
As always, thanks for your interest in everything related to Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and fun weekend. Go Vols!
The Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 5th in the Goal Post Tavern at 3:00pm. There were representatives from the Goal Post, KPD, UTPD, Regions Bank, UT Federal Credit Union, University Liquors, Walgreens, Copper Cellar Restaurant and City of Knoxville.
The meeting started with an update from KPD and the officer noted the increase in focus on the area and Fort Sanders neighborhood especially nights and weekends. Additionally, based on the merchants' request, cadets have been actively patroling the area for on street parking violations and increasing turn over. Some traffic concerns were noted with the new restaurant at 22nd Street and it was noted that City Engineering would be looking at the situation.
Also, some merchants noted concern with panhandling at their business. The city is working to update an informational brochure that can be given to patrons regarding the city's panhandling policy. It was noted that Redeeming Hope Ministries on 17th Street is a great resource for individuals seeking assistance. City staff provided an update on the Cumberland Avenue Corridor project which noted that staff is still reviewing the form base code draft and that an request for qualifications had been published for assistance with the Right of Way process for the Streetscape Project.
Weekend Events
Friday, October 7
First Friday
Downtown Knoxville
6:00-10:00pm
For more information visit http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/.
Movies on the Square
Market Square
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The furry fun will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the movies begin at dusk. This week’s movie is Clue.
Saturday, October 8
Market Square Farmers Market
Market Square and Market Street
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Locally grown produce, meat, eggs and plants, as well as locally made artisan foods & crafts.
Volunteer Football
Neyland Staduim
Kick Off 7:00pm
Tennessee Volunteers take on the Georgia Bulldogs.
As always, thanks for your interest in everything related to Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and fun weekend. Go Vols!
Friday, September 23, 2011
September 23rd Update
Renovations on the Corridor
McDonald's on Cumberland Avenue has just issued a press release with the following information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Joe Burger, 865-851-2633
Cissy Smith, The Tombras Group
865-470-2934
McDONALD’S® FIRST RESTAURANT TO REMODEL AS PART OF THE
CUMBERLAND AVENUE CORRIDOR PROJECT
Knoxville, TN – The newly-rebuilt McDonald’s on Cumberland Avenue opens this Tuesday at Midnight, and it is the first local business on the UT Strip to be remodeled based on the City of Knoxville’s Corridor Project. The purpose of the Corridor Project is to create a more attractive, economically successful, vibrant and safe Cumberland Avenue. "The city of Knoxville is very excited about the improvements to the McDonald's location and the willingness of the owners to have their renovations support the goals and purposes of the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project", says Anne Wallace, Cumberland Avenue Project Manager for the City of Knoxville.
In addition, the new restaurant reflects McDonald’s decision to transform to a more upscale dining experience – complete with modern and stylish décor, comfortable seating and an exterior that encourages you to come in and stay awhile. The restaurant operates a 24-hour drive-thru, with both 24-hour lobby and drive-thru service on the weekends.
“We are so proud of this restaurant,” said local owner/operator Joe Burger, “and we hope our customers, especially the students, will really enjoy this place, inside and out. This restaurant is part of the UT atmosphere – so you’ll see lots of orange inside, including the orange and white checkerboard tile over the beverage center. Students can enjoy free WI-FI and the convenience of electrical outlets throughout the seating options. Or, the new patio outside which is a new addition to the restaurant.”
The entire Burger family (yes, that’s Burger) is involved in the business. Joe & his sons, Jason and Joe Burger III, are all owner/operators, with five McDonald’s restaurants in the Knoxville area (Western Ave., Farragut, Windsor Square, Lenoir City and Cumberland Ave.). The Burgers relocated to East Tennessee in 2007 from Pawley’s Island, South Carolina where they owned and operated two McDonald’s restaurants.
The restaurant will open at Midnight on Tuesday – and the first 100 students (with valid UT ID) will receive a Free Extra Value Meal each week for a year. “We know students look for great food and great value,” said Mr. Burger. “We provide that with a menu that offers lots of food and beverage choices, and our everyday value on the Dollar Menu for both lunch/dinner and breakfast. And our McCafe® line includes a broad line of espresso-based coffees and sweet treats – Lattes, Cappuccinos, Mochas, Frappes, and Smoothies.”
The Burgers are members of the Smoky Mountain Owner/Operators’ Association – a local co-op consisting of eleven franchisee organizations with 75 restaurants located across East Tennessee and Southeast Kentucky. McDonald's USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. For more information on McDonald's visit www.mcdonalds.com or log on at any of the 10,000 Wi-Fi enabled McDonald's U.S. restaurants.
Weekend Events
The Square Room and Market Square Stage
9:24AM
The Big Knox Venture Race will send teams on an adventure course through downtown Knoxville. For more information visit http://www.knoxventure.org/
Hola Festival
300 Block of Gay St. (West Depot Avenue and Gay St by Regas Square.)
11:00AM - 8:00PM
The festival will feature delicious authentic Latin food, Latin rhythms, traditional music, dances, an International art and craft marketplace. At 2 p.m. the signature "PARADE OF NATIONS" will showcase traditional attire. For more information visit http://www.holaknoxville.org/festival/index.php
McDonald's on Cumberland Avenue has just issued a press release with the following information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Joe Burger, 865-851-2633
Cissy Smith, The Tombras Group
865-470-2934
McDONALD’S® FIRST RESTAURANT TO REMODEL AS PART OF THE
CUMBERLAND AVENUE CORRIDOR PROJECT
Knoxville, TN – The newly-rebuilt McDonald’s on Cumberland Avenue opens this Tuesday at Midnight, and it is the first local business on the UT Strip to be remodeled based on the City of Knoxville’s Corridor Project. The purpose of the Corridor Project is to create a more attractive, economically successful, vibrant and safe Cumberland Avenue. "The city of Knoxville is very excited about the improvements to the McDonald's location and the willingness of the owners to have their renovations support the goals and purposes of the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project", says Anne Wallace, Cumberland Avenue Project Manager for the City of Knoxville.
In addition, the new restaurant reflects McDonald’s decision to transform to a more upscale dining experience – complete with modern and stylish décor, comfortable seating and an exterior that encourages you to come in and stay awhile. The restaurant operates a 24-hour drive-thru, with both 24-hour lobby and drive-thru service on the weekends.
“We are so proud of this restaurant,” said local owner/operator Joe Burger, “and we hope our customers, especially the students, will really enjoy this place, inside and out. This restaurant is part of the UT atmosphere – so you’ll see lots of orange inside, including the orange and white checkerboard tile over the beverage center. Students can enjoy free WI-FI and the convenience of electrical outlets throughout the seating options. Or, the new patio outside which is a new addition to the restaurant.”
The entire Burger family (yes, that’s Burger) is involved in the business. Joe & his sons, Jason and Joe Burger III, are all owner/operators, with five McDonald’s restaurants in the Knoxville area (Western Ave., Farragut, Windsor Square, Lenoir City and Cumberland Ave.). The Burgers relocated to East Tennessee in 2007 from Pawley’s Island, South Carolina where they owned and operated two McDonald’s restaurants.
The restaurant will open at Midnight on Tuesday – and the first 100 students (with valid UT ID) will receive a Free Extra Value Meal each week for a year. “We know students look for great food and great value,” said Mr. Burger. “We provide that with a menu that offers lots of food and beverage choices, and our everyday value on the Dollar Menu for both lunch/dinner and breakfast. And our McCafe® line includes a broad line of espresso-based coffees and sweet treats – Lattes, Cappuccinos, Mochas, Frappes, and Smoothies.”
The Burgers are members of the Smoky Mountain Owner/Operators’ Association – a local co-op consisting of eleven franchisee organizations with 75 restaurants located across East Tennessee and Southeast Kentucky. McDonald's USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. For more information on McDonald's visit www.mcdonalds.com or log on at any of the 10,000 Wi-Fi enabled McDonald's U.S. restaurants.
Weekend Events
Friday, September 23
Movies on the Square
Market Square
6:00PM - 10:00PM
The furry fun will begin at 6:30Pm and the movies begin at dusk. This weeks movie is Scooby Doo.
Friday, September 23 - September 25
Greekfest 2011
St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Kingston Pike
Sept. 23 & 24: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
Sept. 25: 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Festival highlighting Greek Orthodox religion, Greek food, customs, dancing, shopping, art, and the Knoxville Greek Orthodox Church. For more information visit http://greekfesttn.com/default.aspx.
Saturday, September 24
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
The Square Room and Market Square Stage
9:24AM
The Big Knox Venture Race will send teams on an adventure course through downtown Knoxville. For more information visit http://www.knoxventure.org/
Hola Festival
300 Block of Gay St. (West Depot Avenue and Gay St by Regas Square.)
11:00AM - 8:00PM
The festival will feature delicious authentic Latin food, Latin rhythms, traditional music, dances, an International art and craft marketplace. At 2 p.m. the signature "PARADE OF NATIONS" will showcase traditional attire. For more information visit http://www.holaknoxville.org/festival/index.php
Friday, September 16, 2011
September 16th Update
CAMA Update
The Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association held their monthly meeting on September 7th at 3:00 pm in the Goal Post Tavern. Businesses and organizations represented at the meeting included the City of Knoxville, UTPD, KPD, Regions Bank, UT Federal Credit Union, Graphic Creations, The Tin Roof, University Liquors, and Goal Post Tavern.
KPD and UTPD noted a successful opening home game weekend without any major crimes to report. The merchants requested additional enforcement for on street parking in the district to assist with turn over of those spaces. Additionally, city staff discussed the panhandling brochure that was posted to the blog previously and there was interest in having the brochure available for various businesses to provide to patrons. City staff also provided a project update for the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project that included discussing the draft of the form based code that had recently been received and more details regarding the right of way process for the streetscape project.
Weekend Events
Friday, September 16
Movies on the Square
Market Square
The furry fun will begin at 6:30Pm and the movies begin at dusk. This weeks movie is How to Train Your Dragon.
Saturday, September 17
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.
Artists at Work
Market Square
5:00PM
A drawing circle of easels, paper and pencil for artists and the pubic to join in. A model will be featured in the center of the circle, and the participants can learn to draw what they see in the world around them. Free, all drawing materials provided by school of art.
As always, thanks for your interest in everything connected to Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and fun weekend!
The Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association held their monthly meeting on September 7th at 3:00 pm in the Goal Post Tavern. Businesses and organizations represented at the meeting included the City of Knoxville, UTPD, KPD, Regions Bank, UT Federal Credit Union, Graphic Creations, The Tin Roof, University Liquors, and Goal Post Tavern.
KPD and UTPD noted a successful opening home game weekend without any major crimes to report. The merchants requested additional enforcement for on street parking in the district to assist with turn over of those spaces. Additionally, city staff discussed the panhandling brochure that was posted to the blog previously and there was interest in having the brochure available for various businesses to provide to patrons. City staff also provided a project update for the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project that included discussing the draft of the form based code that had recently been received and more details regarding the right of way process for the streetscape project.
Weekend Events
Friday, September 16
Movies on the Square
Market Square
The furry fun will begin at 6:30Pm and the movies begin at dusk. This weeks movie is How to Train Your Dragon.
Saturday, September 17
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.
Artists at Work
Market Square
5:00PM
A drawing circle of easels, paper and pencil for artists and the pubic to join in. A model will be featured in the center of the circle, and the participants can learn to draw what they see in the world around them. Free, all drawing materials provided by school of art.
As always, thanks for your interest in everything connected to Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and fun weekend!
Friday, September 2, 2011
September 2nd Update
City of Knoxville Update
The 24th Annual Boomsday event is scheduled for Sunday, September 4th! Festivities kick off at 1:00 p.m. on Neyland Drive with entertainment and food throughout the afternoon. This year's festival will feature a Family Fun Zone with inflatables and games; Live Entertainment on the Daystar Production Stage showcasing live music entertainment from over 10 bands; Little Debbie; and activities and contests from Journal Broadcasting, and many more fun activities. For more information see the city's press release here or visit the event website here.
There are also a number of events downtown and along the Cumberland corridor with First Friday tonight (for more information click here), the UT Vols season opener against Montana on Saturday at 6:00 pm (for parking and directional information please visit here), and the weekly Market Square Farmers Market. Just a brief reminder for residents and visitors alike, the city of Knoxville has adopted a "no panhandling" ordinance; for more information please click here which includes a brochure from the Knoxville Police Department about panhandling.
CAMA Update
The next regularly scheduled Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 7 at 3:00 pm in the Goal Post Tavern. For more information about CAMA click here. Hope to see everyone at the meeting!
As always, thank you for your interest in all things that touch Cumberland Avenue and have a safe and fun-filled holiday weekend!
Friday, August 26, 2011
August 26th Update
CAMA Update
Merchant Association member, Teri Branam of UT Federal Credit Union, asked to share this parking lot information with Blog followers since UTFCU has offered their parking lot for free public parking on nights and weekends*:
UTFCU parking lot will be closed for re-paving (weather permitting) Friday, August 26, 2011 5:30 pm through Monday, August 29, 2011 at 8am.
* With the exception of home football game weekends.
In other CAMA news, the Merchants have announced new interns for this fall: Walter Weller (Logistics & Statistics with a concentration in Marketing), Mashundra (Sha) Maclin (Communication Studies with a minor in Business Administration), and Raquel De Bastiani (Marketing with a minor in Spanish). We look foward to working with you and thanks to our outgoing interns Ana Richters and Kiah Simmons who did a great job, especially getting the new CAMA website running which you can find here.
The next regularly scheduled CAMA meeting is set for September 7 at 3:00pm at the Goal Post Tavern.
Weekend Events
Friday, August 26
Gospel on Market SquareMarket Square
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Spiritual preaching, dance, gospel singing
Friday, August 26 & Saturday, August 27
Worship in the City
World's Fair Park
9:00AM - 11:00PM
We will recruit 80% of the Worship in the City participants to donate 1 hour of their time during the 2 day celebration for a community wide Kids Against Hunger food packing event. For ticket information call 679-8850
Saturday, August 27
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
The Mechanicsville Homecoming
Danny Mayfield Park
10:00AM - 8:00PM
6th annual homecoming event in Danny Mayfield. There will be choirs, vendors, open mic talent, music, food and more.
HKRG vs. Jacksonville Roller Girls
Civic Coliseum
6:00PM
For tickets contact 215-8999
Pow Wow Heritage Festival
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Livestock Pavilion, Chilhowee Park
Visit http://www.indiancreekproductions.com/ for more information
The Man Run
UT Medical Center
8:00AM
The Man Run for Prostate Cancer Education and no-cost screening in our community. For more information visit http://www.utmedicalcenter.org/cancer-institute/calendar/the-man-run
Young Guuna DJ's Car Show
Midway, Chilhowee Park
11:00AM - 6:00PM
Spectator Admission: $8.00, Children 10 & Under -$5.00. For more information call (865) 254-4740
Saturday, August 27 & Sunday August 28
Pro Wakeboard Tour
Volunteer Landing
Sat: 8:00AM - 8:00PM; Sun: 9:00AM -5:00PM
Pro wakeboard competition & vendor displays
Thanks for your interest in all things related to Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and fun weekend.
Merchant Association member, Teri Branam of UT Federal Credit Union, asked to share this parking lot information with Blog followers since UTFCU has offered their parking lot for free public parking on nights and weekends*:
UTFCU parking lot will be closed for re-paving (weather permitting) Friday, August 26, 2011 5:30 pm through Monday, August 29, 2011 at 8am.
* With the exception of home football game weekends.
In other CAMA news, the Merchants have announced new interns for this fall: Walter Weller (Logistics & Statistics with a concentration in Marketing), Mashundra (Sha) Maclin (Communication Studies with a minor in Business Administration), and Raquel De Bastiani (Marketing with a minor in Spanish). We look foward to working with you and thanks to our outgoing interns Ana Richters and Kiah Simmons who did a great job, especially getting the new CAMA website running which you can find here.
The next regularly scheduled CAMA meeting is set for September 7 at 3:00pm at the Goal Post Tavern.
Weekend Events
Friday, August 26
Gospel on Market SquareMarket Square
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Spiritual preaching, dance, gospel singing
Friday, August 26 & Saturday, August 27
Worship in the City
World's Fair Park
9:00AM - 11:00PM
We will recruit 80% of the Worship in the City participants to donate 1 hour of their time during the 2 day celebration for a community wide Kids Against Hunger food packing event. For ticket information call 679-8850
Saturday, August 27
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
The Mechanicsville Homecoming
Danny Mayfield Park
10:00AM - 8:00PM
6th annual homecoming event in Danny Mayfield. There will be choirs, vendors, open mic talent, music, food and more.
HKRG vs. Jacksonville Roller Girls
Civic Coliseum
6:00PM
For tickets contact 215-8999
Pow Wow Heritage Festival
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Livestock Pavilion, Chilhowee Park
Visit http://www.indiancreekproductions.com/ for more information
The Man Run
UT Medical Center
8:00AM
The Man Run for Prostate Cancer Education and no-cost screening in our community. For more information visit http://www.utmedicalcenter.org/cancer-institute/calendar/the-man-run
Young Guuna DJ's Car Show
Midway, Chilhowee Park
11:00AM - 6:00PM
Spectator Admission: $8.00, Children 10 & Under -$5.00. For more information call (865) 254-4740
Saturday, August 27 & Sunday August 28
Pro Wakeboard Tour
Volunteer Landing
Sat: 8:00AM - 8:00PM; Sun: 9:00AM -5:00PM
Pro wakeboard competition & vendor displays
Thanks for your interest in all things related to Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and fun weekend.
Monday, August 22, 2011
August 22nd Update
KUB Update
August 22, 2011
From: KUB Community Relations (Contact No. 594-7988)
Re: Traffic Advisory – Road Closure for Utility Construction
Cumberland Avenue Lane Closure [August 23] – KUB will close the eastbound curbside lane of traffic on a section of Cumberland Avenue between S. Twenty First Street and Mountcastle Street from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, for water system repairs. One eastbound lane and both westbound lanes will remain open on this section of Cumberland Avenue during this period.
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 this location to assist motorists traveling in the areas. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in this area.
Effective July 1, Tennessee’s Move Over Law requires motorists approaching a utility vehicle with flashing lights to move over if safe to do so, creating an empty lane buffer. When changing lanes is not possible, motorists must reduce speed.
August 22, 2011
From: KUB Community Relations (Contact No. 594-7988)
Re: Traffic Advisory – Road Closure for Utility Construction
Cumberland Avenue Lane Closure [August 23] – KUB will close the eastbound curbside lane of traffic on a section of Cumberland Avenue between S. Twenty First Street and Mountcastle Street from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, for water system repairs. One eastbound lane and both westbound lanes will remain open on this section of Cumberland Avenue during this period.
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 this location to assist motorists traveling in the areas. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in this area.
Effective July 1, Tennessee’s Move Over Law requires motorists approaching a utility vehicle with flashing lights to move over if safe to do so, creating an empty lane buffer. When changing lanes is not possible, motorists must reduce speed.
Friday, August 12, 2011
August 12, 2011
University of Tennessee Update
Welcome to all students! Classes start on Wednesday, August 17th - here's to a safe and productive school year.
The UTPD organized safety event "See Something. Say Something." was a great success with more than 40 participants from UTPD, KPD and neighborhood stakeholders. The volunteers were able to talk to more than 400 residents in Fort Sanders and provided an additional 550 plus packets of information to housing units. That's more than a 1,000 residents that received a warm welcome to the neighborhood and needed safety information. Several of the students and residents I talked with were very appreciative of the visit and information.
For more about the event, visit the local news coverage:
News Sentinel Article
WBIR
WATE
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) Update
Effective Monday, August 15, the new trolley routes, which were approved by the Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) board earlier this year, will take effect.
New Trolley Routes
Downtown Loop: runs Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown Loop extension (providing service to Summit Towers) runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Every 10 minutes)
Gay Street Line: runs Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Every 10 minutes)
Vol Line: runs Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Every 10 minutes weekdays before 6 p.m.; every 15 minutes after 6 p.m. and on Saturdays)
Trolleys do not run on holidays or on Saturdays when there is a UT home football game. The trolley service operates fare-free. For more information visit KAT's website here for a Trolley Route Map visist here.
Weekend Events
Friday, August 12
Shakespeare on the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Shakespeare on the Square presents "Othello"
Saturday, August 13
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, August 13
Irish Fest on the Hill
Immaculate Conception Church - 414 W. Vine Ave.
1:00PM - 9:00PM
The 4th Annual Irish Fest on the Hill will be at Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday, featuring Kids Crafts & Activities, Live Irish Music, Irish Beer & Food, Irish Dancers from the Drake School of Dance and the Celtic Canine Parade.
Christenberry Block Party
Christenberry Ball Fields
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Neighborhood block party to support Christenberry community; celebration of book drive & back-to-schooll music, food, games, art, storytelling.
HKRG vs. Montgomery Roller Girls
Civic Coliseum
6:00PM
For tickets contact the ticket office at 215-8999.
Shakespeare in the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Shakespeare on the Square, final show of "The Comedy of Errors"
Sunday, August 14
Shakespeare on the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Shakespeare on the Square, final show of "Othello"
Thanks for your interest in all things related to Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and fun filled weekend!
Welcome to all students! Classes start on Wednesday, August 17th - here's to a safe and productive school year.
The UTPD organized safety event "See Something. Say Something." was a great success with more than 40 participants from UTPD, KPD and neighborhood stakeholders. The volunteers were able to talk to more than 400 residents in Fort Sanders and provided an additional 550 plus packets of information to housing units. That's more than a 1,000 residents that received a warm welcome to the neighborhood and needed safety information. Several of the students and residents I talked with were very appreciative of the visit and information.
For more about the event, visit the local news coverage:
News Sentinel Article
WBIR
WATE
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) Update
Effective Monday, August 15, the new trolley routes, which were approved by the Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) board earlier this year, will take effect.
New Trolley Routes
Downtown Loop: runs Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown Loop extension (providing service to Summit Towers) runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Every 10 minutes)
Gay Street Line: runs Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Every 10 minutes)
Vol Line: runs Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Every 10 minutes weekdays before 6 p.m.; every 15 minutes after 6 p.m. and on Saturdays)
Trolleys do not run on holidays or on Saturdays when there is a UT home football game. The trolley service operates fare-free. For more information visit KAT's website here for a Trolley Route Map visist here.
Weekend Events
Friday, August 12
Shakespeare on the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Shakespeare on the Square presents "Othello"
Saturday, August 13
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, August 13
Irish Fest on the Hill
Immaculate Conception Church - 414 W. Vine Ave.
1:00PM - 9:00PM
The 4th Annual Irish Fest on the Hill will be at Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday, featuring Kids Crafts & Activities, Live Irish Music, Irish Beer & Food, Irish Dancers from the Drake School of Dance and the Celtic Canine Parade.
Christenberry Block Party
Christenberry Ball Fields
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Neighborhood block party to support Christenberry community; celebration of book drive & back-to-schooll music, food, games, art, storytelling.
HKRG vs. Montgomery Roller Girls
Civic Coliseum
6:00PM
For tickets contact the ticket office at 215-8999.
Shakespeare in the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Shakespeare on the Square, final show of "The Comedy of Errors"
Sunday, August 14
Shakespeare on the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Shakespeare on the Square, final show of "Othello"
Thanks for your interest in all things related to Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and fun filled weekend!
Friday, August 5, 2011
August 5th Update
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) Trolley Update
Friday, August 5
Shakespeare On the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Shakespeare on the Square presents "The Comedy of Errors"
Lonsdale Homecoming
Sam Hill School
6:00PM
3 day event with vendors, parade, city and county officials, old timers dinner and gospel program on Sunday evening.
Saturday, August 6
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, August 6
Shakespeare On the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Shakespeare on the Square presents "Othello"
1st Annual Everything Wheels Expo
Chilhowee Park Grounds (Park Side)
Sat: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sun: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Tour de Fleur Wildflower Walks
Ten Mile Creek Greenway / Will Skelton Greenway
Time Varies
Walk the greenways with a nature guide discussing the wildflowers that have been identified with markers. Event is free and open to the public. The highlight of this walking series will be the sunflower fields at Will Skelton Greenway.
Opening of the Bethel Cemetery Civil War Museum
Bethel Cemetery - 1917 Bethel Ave
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Opening of a Civil War Museum at the site of the Bethel Cemetery.
As a reminder, the trolley routes will be changing on Monday, August 15, 2011. The new Vol Line will travel from downtown to 17th Street. Effective with this change, there will be no trolley service on Cumberland west of 17th Street. However, trolley service will begin operation on Saturdays, as well as on Friday and Saturday evenings until 10:00 p.m. For information on the new routes, visit KAT's website here.
CAMA Update
The regular monthly meeting for the Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association was held at Goal Post Tavern at 3:00 pm on Wendesday August 3. There was a bit of confusion about the start time of the meeting and it was discussed that future meetings would start at 3:00 pm on the first Wednesday of the month.
The merchants welcomed a new KPD liaison, Officer Frank Ramsey, who is a 20 year plus veteran of the police force. Officer Ramsey provided an update on the district over the last month and mentioned that KPD is starting a new online service with www.raidsonline.com which will allow public access to crime maps for the city. A request was made for KPD to increase patrol on metered parking during the day as a new school year is about to start and it would be a helpful reminder to students and visitors using the district's on street parking.
Corporal Cedric Roach with UTPD was provided an update to the merchants on UTPD's efforts to encourage students to "See Something. Say Something." This campaign will kick off with an outreach to students in the Fort Sanders Neighborhood on Tuesday, August 9th. Volunteers and UTPD staff will provide resource information to students in the form of a handbill and magnet, as well as online resources. 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.
City staff provided an update on the Cumberland Avenue Corridor project. A draft of the form code has just been received from Code Studio and will be the subject of a public meeting after staff review. The streetscape project continues to progress through the TDOT right of way process, and as the details of this process have evolved, the city recognizes that it is very doubtful that the project will be ready for construction in 2012. An update was also given to the merchants regarding the KAT Trolley changes taking place on August 15.
Additionally, staff from the Metro Pulse were on hand to discuss marketing opportunities for the district and individual businesses. If anyone is interested in this opportunity, please contact Tiffany Higgins, Account Executive, at higginst@metropulse.com.
For more information about CAMA visit here.
Weekend Events - there are a lot of great events all over town this weekend!
Friday, August 5
Shakespeare On the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Shakespeare on the Square presents "The Comedy of Errors"
Lonsdale Homecoming
Sam Hill School
6:00PM
3 day event with vendors, parade, city and county officials, old timers dinner and gospel program on Sunday evening.
Saturday, August 6
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, August 6
Shakespeare On the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Shakespeare on the Square presents "Othello"
1st Annual Everything Wheels Expo
Chilhowee Park Grounds (Park Side)
Sat: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sun: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Tour de Fleur Wildflower Walks
Ten Mile Creek Greenway / Will Skelton Greenway
Time Varies
Walk the greenways with a nature guide discussing the wildflowers that have been identified with markers. Event is free and open to the public. The highlight of this walking series will be the sunflower fields at Will Skelton Greenway.
Opening of the Bethel Cemetery Civil War Museum
Bethel Cemetery - 1917 Bethel Ave
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Opening of a Civil War Museum at the site of the Bethel Cemetery.
Sunday, August 7
Shakespeare On the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Shakespeare on the Square presents "The Comedy of Errors"
Shakespeare On the Square
Market Square
7:00PM
Shakespeare on the Square presents "The Comedy of Errors"
Sports Car Club of America
Chilhowee Grounds - Zoo parking lot
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Chilhowee Grounds - Zoo parking lot
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Thanks for your continued interest in all things related to Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and fun weekend!
Friday, July 29, 2011
July 29th Update
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.
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 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.
Friday, April 8, 2011
April 8th Update
Greetings! I hope everyone is enjoying the spring time weather. This has been another busy week.
CAMA Meeting Update
The April CAMA meeting was well attended at the new location of OCI (1820 Cumberland Avenue) and thanks to Mike Clark for hosting and providing snacks after a busy weekend moving. There were a number of regular attendees and some folks who were back after a hiatus, we were glad to see the General Managers of the Half Barrel, Buffalo Wild Wings and Tin Roof especially!
City Engineering provided an update on their traffic study regarding the Alcoa Highway interchange and the Metron Center Way intersection and it looks like additional study will need to be done prior to making changes. Policy and Communications offered updates on the Streetscape project which is proceeding with detail design and the Urban Design plan or form based code which is being reviewed independently. KPD also provided an update that showed a number of thefts from motor vehicles. These are typcially crimes of opportunity and we would encourage students, employees, guests and residents to make sure to remove valuables from sight and to lock your vehicles.
Additionally, if your business has promotions or information to share please be sure to visit the Merchants Association Blog over at http://cumberlandcorridor.blogspot.com/. Ana Richters, CAMA intern, is doing a great job, but can always use new information.
Weekend Events
Saturday, April 9
Rossini Festival Italian Street Fair
Gay Street 11:00AM - 10:00PM Rossini Festival Italian Street Fair. Entertainment, arts & crafts, food and beverage.
Bikes 'N Blooms
Ijams Nature Center - Island Home 10:00AM Experience the Dogwood Trails the lean green way - on a bicycle by-way of an organized or self-guided ride. Starting at Ijams Nature Center, we will use the greenways to get to Island Home, tour the neighborhood and return to Ijams. The route is less than 5 miles long and biking through Island Home Neighborhood. www.dogwoodarts.com
International Dance Challenge
Knoxville Civic Auditorium
9:00AM
Contact 215-8999
I hope you have a safe and fun weekend!
CAMA Meeting Update
The April CAMA meeting was well attended at the new location of OCI (1820 Cumberland Avenue) and thanks to Mike Clark for hosting and providing snacks after a busy weekend moving. There were a number of regular attendees and some folks who were back after a hiatus, we were glad to see the General Managers of the Half Barrel, Buffalo Wild Wings and Tin Roof especially!
City Engineering provided an update on their traffic study regarding the Alcoa Highway interchange and the Metron Center Way intersection and it looks like additional study will need to be done prior to making changes. Policy and Communications offered updates on the Streetscape project which is proceeding with detail design and the Urban Design plan or form based code which is being reviewed independently. KPD also provided an update that showed a number of thefts from motor vehicles. These are typcially crimes of opportunity and we would encourage students, employees, guests and residents to make sure to remove valuables from sight and to lock your vehicles.
Additionally, if your business has promotions or information to share please be sure to visit the Merchants Association Blog over at http://cumberlandcorridor.blogspot.com/. Ana Richters, CAMA intern, is doing a great job, but can always use new information.
Weekend Events
Saturday, April 9
Rossini Festival Italian Street Fair
Gay Street 11:00AM - 10:00PM Rossini Festival Italian Street Fair. Entertainment, arts & crafts, food and beverage.
Bikes 'N Blooms
Ijams Nature Center - Island Home 10:00AM Experience the Dogwood Trails the lean green way - on a bicycle by-way of an organized or self-guided ride. Starting at Ijams Nature Center, we will use the greenways to get to Island Home, tour the neighborhood and return to Ijams. The route is less than 5 miles long and biking through Island Home Neighborhood. www.dogwoodarts.com
International Dance Challenge
Knoxville Civic Auditorium
9:00AM
Contact 215-8999
I hope you have a safe and fun weekend!
Friday, April 1, 2011
April 1st Update
Happy first day of April and while you may find yourself in the middle of practical jokes this April Fool's Day, its no joke that there are a lot of fun and exciting things happening around Knoxville this week and weekend!
East Tennessee Quality Growth Conference (ETQG) Update
I had the opportunity to attend a number of the sessions at the ETQG "Plain talk on quality growth: tools for action" Conference March 30 and 31. It was exciting to see a number of elected officials (including City Mayor Brown and County Mayor Burchett), municipal staff, special interest groups, general citizens and national experts come together to discuss growth in our 16 county region. One of the main conference highlights was the launch of a new website that will provide a Toolbox of approaches and ideas that can be used to create, foster and maintain quality growth in our region.
I was also able to attend a number of sessions that dealt with land use and transportation issues. Several of the topics discussed, support the goals and ideas of the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Plan including the benefits of density in urban areas and the idea that some traffic congestion can be compared to 'good cholesterol' because it can mean that people want to be at that unique location. Its great to keep these ideas in mind as work progresses on detailed plans for the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape Project.
If you're interested in ETQG, the Conference, or toolbox, please visit their site, here.
For an additional perspective on the Conference, Knoxville News Sentinel Reporter, Josh Flory did a series of posts to his Property Scope blog, here and here.
CAMA Update
The next meeting for the Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association will be next Wednesday, April 6 at 3:00 pm at the new location of the Old College Inn at 1820 Cumberland Ave (just east of 1st Tennessee Bank) and parking will be available just behind OCI's at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue . For more information about OCI's move and merchant related information please visit the CAMA Blog, here. CAMA intern, Ana Richters, is doing a great job posting information about CAMA, the merchants and other items of interest!
Weekend Events
Tonight, First FridayDowntown Knoxville, for more information visit: http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/wp/
Friday, April 1 - 30 Dogwood Arts Festival
City wide Showcasing the region's best performing and visual artists in a "blue jean to black tie" festival that has something for everyone! An exciting mix of fine art, dance, theater, crafts, historic tours, and Americana music at its best. http://www.dogwoodarts.com/
Friday, April 1 - 3 Rhythm 'N Blooms
Various locations throughout Knoxville including Market Square, visit the website for more info. Experience East Tennessee's historical & present role in Americana music with performances by local, regional, and nationally renown musicians. http://www.rhythmnbloomsfest.com/
Saturday, April 2 Covenant Kids Run
World's Fair Park 6:00pm
Sunday, April 3 7th Annual Knoxville Covenant Marathon, Half-Marathon & Marathon Relay
Clinch Ave. Viaduct 7:30am
As always, thanks for your interest in everything connecting to Cumberland Avenue. I hope you have a safe and fun-filled weekend!
East Tennessee Quality Growth Conference (ETQG) Update
I had the opportunity to attend a number of the sessions at the ETQG "Plain talk on quality growth: tools for action" Conference March 30 and 31. It was exciting to see a number of elected officials (including City Mayor Brown and County Mayor Burchett), municipal staff, special interest groups, general citizens and national experts come together to discuss growth in our 16 county region. One of the main conference highlights was the launch of a new website that will provide a Toolbox of approaches and ideas that can be used to create, foster and maintain quality growth in our region.
I was also able to attend a number of sessions that dealt with land use and transportation issues. Several of the topics discussed, support the goals and ideas of the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Plan including the benefits of density in urban areas and the idea that some traffic congestion can be compared to 'good cholesterol' because it can mean that people want to be at that unique location. Its great to keep these ideas in mind as work progresses on detailed plans for the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape Project.
If you're interested in ETQG, the Conference, or toolbox, please visit their site, here.
For an additional perspective on the Conference, Knoxville News Sentinel Reporter, Josh Flory did a series of posts to his Property Scope blog, here and here.
CAMA Update
The next meeting for the Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association will be next Wednesday, April 6 at 3:00 pm at the new location of the Old College Inn at 1820 Cumberland Ave (just east of 1st Tennessee Bank) and parking will be available just behind OCI's at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue . For more information about OCI's move and merchant related information please visit the CAMA Blog, here. CAMA intern, Ana Richters, is doing a great job posting information about CAMA, the merchants and other items of interest!
Weekend Events
Tonight, First FridayDowntown Knoxville, for more information visit: http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/wp/
Friday, April 1 - 30 Dogwood Arts Festival
City wide Showcasing the region's best performing and visual artists in a "blue jean to black tie" festival that has something for everyone! An exciting mix of fine art, dance, theater, crafts, historic tours, and Americana music at its best. http://www.dogwoodarts.com/
Friday, April 1 - 3 Rhythm 'N Blooms
Various locations throughout Knoxville including Market Square, visit the website for more info. Experience East Tennessee's historical & present role in Americana music with performances by local, regional, and nationally renown musicians. http://www.rhythmnbloomsfest.com/
Saturday, April 2 Covenant Kids Run
World's Fair Park 6:00pm
Sunday, April 3 7th Annual Knoxville Covenant Marathon, Half-Marathon & Marathon Relay
Clinch Ave. Viaduct 7:30am
As always, thanks for your interest in everything connecting to Cumberland Avenue. I hope you have a safe and fun-filled weekend!
Friday, March 11, 2011
March 11th Update
The big news on the Cumberland Corridor this week came from Mike Clark's announcement in the Knoxville News Sentinel about the Old College Inn (OCI) making a move eastward towards the center of the district. For more information see Carly Harrington's article here. Bob Whetsel and I were on the corridor today discussing detail design elements and had a chance to drop in at OCI's for lunch. We wish OCI's and Mike Clark all the best in their new venture and want to give everyone a head's up that next month's Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) meeting may be in another location. We will keep you posted or you can find more information at the CAMA Blog.
This weekend also starts Spring Break for UT and Knox County Schools! We hope everyone has a safe and fun filled week. Just a friendly reminder to make sure to protect your residence and vehicles while traveling by removing valuables from sight and locking your doors.
Weekend Events
Saturday, March 12
Be Great Run 8 Event - 8K Run & 2 Mile Walk
Tyson Park
Registration: 7:00AM
Race: 9:00AM
8K Run & 2 Mile Walk benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Valley.
KSO "John Denver"
Knoxville Civic Auditorium
8:00PM
Contact the Ticket Office at 215-8999
Thanks for your interest in all things relating to Cumberland Avenue. Enjoy the weekend!
This weekend also starts Spring Break for UT and Knox County Schools! We hope everyone has a safe and fun filled week. Just a friendly reminder to make sure to protect your residence and vehicles while traveling by removing valuables from sight and locking your doors.
Weekend Events
Saturday, March 12
Be Great Run 8 Event - 8K Run & 2 Mile Walk
Tyson Park
Registration: 7:00AM
Race: 9:00AM
8K Run & 2 Mile Walk benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee Valley.
KSO "John Denver"
Knoxville Civic Auditorium
8:00PM
Contact the Ticket Office at 215-8999
Thanks for your interest in all things relating to Cumberland Avenue. Enjoy the weekend!
Friday, March 4, 2011
March 4th Update
KUB Update
KUB Community Relations (Contact No. 594-7988)
Re: Traffic Advisory – Area Lane Closures for Utility Work [All work weather permitting]
Cumberland Avenue Lane Closure [March 7] – KUB will close the westbound curbside lane of traffic on a section of Cumberland Avenue between Twenty Second Street and Volunteer Boulevard from 4 – 7 a.m. on Monday, March 7, as work is completed on the water distribution system in this area. One westbound lane, the center turn lane, and both eastbound lanes will remain open on this section of Cumberland Avenue during this period. Tuesday, March 8, will be used as the rain date, if necessary.
Some listed closures may extend beyond the scheduled times depending on the conditions encountered during excavation and construction.
CAMA Update
The Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association met for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 2 at the Old College Inn. As always, the Knoxville Police Department provided an update on activity within the district and noted that there was reduced activity during the last month. Officer Varner wanted to remind everyone, especially students, that most vehicle break-ins occur as a crime of opportunity (i.e. if something of value is in sight). Be sure to keep valuables out of site and doors locked. The city provided updates on the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape, Form Code, Fort Sanders Stakeholder process, coordination for future construction projects in the area, and the Henley Street Bridge project. For more information about the meeting or merchants association, please visit their blog at http://cumberlandcorridor.blogspot.com/.
Weekend Events
Tonight, First Friday, Downtown Knoxville, for more information visit: http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/wp/
Saturday, March 5
4th Annual Mardi Growl
Downtown Dog Park / Market Square
Parade @ 11:00am, Line-up at corner of Summit Hill Drive & Central Avenue
Festival on Market Square @ 12:00pm
Family Friendly Fun Rain or Shine!! Knoxville's largest costume dog parade and festival with Mardi Gras themed food, jazz music, animal rescue groups & other pet related organizations. Knoxville is quickly becoming the "pet friendliest community" in the nation.
City of Knoxville Step Show
Knoxville Civic Auditorium
7:00pm
For tickets call 215-8999
As always, thank you for your interest in Cumberland Avenue, I hope you have a safe and enjoyable weekend!
KUB Community Relations (Contact No. 594-7988)
Re: Traffic Advisory – Area Lane Closures for Utility Work [All work weather permitting]
Cumberland Avenue Lane Closure [March 7] – KUB will close the westbound curbside lane of traffic on a section of Cumberland Avenue between Twenty Second Street and Volunteer Boulevard from 4 – 7 a.m. on Monday, March 7, as work is completed on the water distribution system in this area. One westbound lane, the center turn lane, and both eastbound lanes will remain open on this section of Cumberland Avenue during this period. Tuesday, March 8, will be used as the rain date, if necessary.
Some listed closures may extend beyond the scheduled times depending on the conditions encountered during excavation and construction.
CAMA Update
The Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association met for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 2 at the Old College Inn. As always, the Knoxville Police Department provided an update on activity within the district and noted that there was reduced activity during the last month. Officer Varner wanted to remind everyone, especially students, that most vehicle break-ins occur as a crime of opportunity (i.e. if something of value is in sight). Be sure to keep valuables out of site and doors locked. The city provided updates on the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape, Form Code, Fort Sanders Stakeholder process, coordination for future construction projects in the area, and the Henley Street Bridge project. For more information about the meeting or merchants association, please visit their blog at http://cumberlandcorridor.blogspot.com/.
Weekend Events
Tonight, First Friday, Downtown Knoxville, for more information visit: http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/wp/
Saturday, March 5
4th Annual Mardi Growl
Downtown Dog Park / Market Square
Parade @ 11:00am, Line-up at corner of Summit Hill Drive & Central Avenue
Festival on Market Square @ 12:00pm
Family Friendly Fun Rain or Shine!! Knoxville's largest costume dog parade and festival with Mardi Gras themed food, jazz music, animal rescue groups & other pet related organizations. Knoxville is quickly becoming the "pet friendliest community" in the nation.
City of Knoxville Step Show
Knoxville Civic Auditorium
7:00pm
For tickets call 215-8999
As always, thank you for your interest in Cumberland Avenue, I hope you have a safe and enjoyable weekend!
Friday, February 11, 2011
February 11th Update
Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project
We are pleased to announce that the city of Knoxville received notice today that the preliminary plans submitted to TDOT for the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape project have been approved! We greatly appreciate TDOT's timely review and response to this request. The next step in the project will involve certifying right-of-way and finalizing details for the design before construction documents are created. Additionally, we will be hosting public meetings this spring or summer to discuss project details and construction sequencing before the project is let for bid.
Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting
The minutes from the Fort Sanders Stakeholder Meeting on February 3rd are now available in the Links section of the Blog or you can access them by clicking here.
If you see any additions or corrections, please contact me at awallace@cityofknoxville.org.
Thanks again to all those who participated; it has been great to keep the dialogue going!
We are pleased to announce that the city of Knoxville received notice today that the preliminary plans submitted to TDOT for the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape project have been approved! We greatly appreciate TDOT's timely review and response to this request. The next step in the project will involve certifying right-of-way and finalizing details for the design before construction documents are created. Additionally, we will be hosting public meetings this spring or summer to discuss project details and construction sequencing before the project is let for bid.
Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting
The minutes from the Fort Sanders Stakeholder Meeting on February 3rd are now available in the Links section of the Blog or you can access them by clicking here.
If you see any additions or corrections, please contact me at awallace@cityofknoxville.org.
Thanks again to all those who participated; it has been great to keep the dialogue going!
Weekend Events
Friday February 11-13, 2011
House & Garden Show
Dogwood Arts Festival
Knoxville Convention Center
Fri & Sat: 10 am to 8 pm
Sun: 11 am to 5 pm
Provides home owners, do it yourselfers and gardening enthusiasts a unique market place to shop, compare and save on a total selection of home and garden related products and services. http://www.dogwoodarts.com/
Saturday February 12, 2011
UT Sing All
Knoxville Auditorium
7:00 p.m.
Saturday February 12, 2011
Ice Bears vs. Augusta
Knoxville Civic Coliseum
7:30 p.m.
Saturday February 12, 2011
Job Fair at Knoxville Zoo
Knoxville Zoo
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Knoxville Zoo is looking for a friendly and energetic people at their annual job fair.
For more information please visit http://www.knoxville-zoo.org/.
Have a safe and great weekend. Thanks for your continued interest in all things that relate to Cumberland Ave and Happy Valentines Day!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Februrary 4th Update
Fort Sanders Stakeholders Meeting
Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's quarterly stakeholder meeting at the UT Visitors' Center. We had great attendance for our first meeting of the year. I will prepare and post minutes from the meeting some time next week, but a brief summary of the meeting is that we discussed the draft district plan and decided that a separate meeting should be held to discuss what neighborhood conservation overlays are and are not; the city provided an update on the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Streetscape project and the ability to move the overhead utility line underground; several other stakeholders provided updates and Knox Heritage announced an open house for their Green house (see below for details). Additionally, Josh Flory from the News Sentinel's Property Scope Blog attended and wrote an article about the meeting which is available here.
CAMA Meeting
The Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 2nd at 3:00pm in the Old College Inn. Thanks to Mike Clark, CAMA President, for hosting the group. Several merchants turned out for the meeting and discussed items relating to business and traffic on the corridor. One major announcement from the group was that McDonald's has announced their plans for renovations starting May 1st of this year and reopening August 1st!
Weekend Events
Tonight, First Friday, Downtown Knoxville, for more information visit http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/wp/
Ice Bears are in town this weekend and play Huntsville at the Civic Coliseum on Saturday evening at 7:30 for more information call 215-8999.
Sunday, February 12th Knox Heritage hosts its open house for the Green House from 11:00 -1:00 for more information visit www.knoxheritage.org
As always, have a safe and fun weekend. Thanks for your continued interest in Cumberland Avenue!
Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's quarterly stakeholder meeting at the UT Visitors' Center. We had great attendance for our first meeting of the year. I will prepare and post minutes from the meeting some time next week, but a brief summary of the meeting is that we discussed the draft district plan and decided that a separate meeting should be held to discuss what neighborhood conservation overlays are and are not; the city provided an update on the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Streetscape project and the ability to move the overhead utility line underground; several other stakeholders provided updates and Knox Heritage announced an open house for their Green house (see below for details). Additionally, Josh Flory from the News Sentinel's Property Scope Blog attended and wrote an article about the meeting which is available here.
CAMA Meeting
The Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 2nd at 3:00pm in the Old College Inn. Thanks to Mike Clark, CAMA President, for hosting the group. Several merchants turned out for the meeting and discussed items relating to business and traffic on the corridor. One major announcement from the group was that McDonald's has announced their plans for renovations starting May 1st of this year and reopening August 1st!
Weekend Events
Tonight, First Friday, Downtown Knoxville, for more information visit http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/wp/
Ice Bears are in town this weekend and play Huntsville at the Civic Coliseum on Saturday evening at 7:30 for more information call 215-8999.
Sunday, February 12th Knox Heritage hosts its open house for the Green House from 11:00 -1:00 for more information visit www.knoxheritage.org
As always, have a safe and fun weekend. Thanks for your continued interest in Cumberland Avenue!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
January 25th Update
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.
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.
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!
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