November 7th Update

Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) - Monthly Meeting

Date: Wednesday, November 7 (TODAY!)

Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm 

Location: Copper Cellar, 1807 Cumberland Avenue

What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and ways to promote and market this district.

There will also be discussion of upcoming events and opportunities for business participation. A special event is planned for December - come find out more!

Parking: Available parking is located at Copper Cellar. 

Hope to see you there. Bring a neighbor or a friend! 

CUMBERLAND, OLD CITY PROJECTS WIN STATE ENGINEERING AWARDS

The Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project and the Old City Streetscapes Project along Jackson Avenue were selected as statewide winners at American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) Engineering Excellence Awards and 50th Anniversary Gala in Nashville on Friday, Oct. 26.

The Tennessee Chapter of ACEC received 32 applications for awards in a variety of categories, and those applications were judged by a panel of 19 council members.

The Cumberland Avenue project and consulting team Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers Inc. received the “Grand Award” for Special Projects; Large Jurisdiction. And the Old City Streetscapes project and CDM Smith received the “Grand Award” for Surveying and Mapping Technology.

 

“These projects represent fantastic teamwork across multiple City departments, consultants, contractors and the community,” said Mayor Madeline Rogero. “The collaborations and resulting improvements are something we can all celebrate.”

These and additional winning projects are now eligible for consideration for national awards to be handed out at the ACEC National Convention, May 5-18, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

Pop Up Prize Zone at the UTK 2018 Homecoming Parade - a Sweet Event

A lot of fun was had by Cumberland Avenue Merchants and visitors to the Pop Up Prize Zone on Cumberland during the November 2, Homecoming Parade. 

Thanks to all the Merchants who provided donations, gift cards, coupons, and swag to make this a great event. The donations were given by more than a dozen merchants and  well exceeded $1500.00 in value. THANK YOU! 

This year's Parade theme was "Sweet as Soda Pop" and lots of parade attendees found out just how sweet Cumberland Merchants are! Below are some pictures of the fun.