Thursday, April 12, 2012
April 12th Update
KUB Update
From: KUB Community Relations, 865-594-7531
Re: Traffic Advisory – Lane Closure for Utility Work [All closures and work are weather permitting]
Cumberland Avenue Lane Closure [April 16] – KUB will close the eastbound curbside lane of traffic on a section of Cumberland Avenue between Poplar Street and Phillip Fulmer Way as water system work is completed near the Eleventh Street intersection. This lane closure will be in effect from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Monday, April 16. One eastbound lane, the eastbound turn lane from Cumberland Avenue onto Eleventh Street, and both westbound lanes 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.
Henley Bridge Update/Neyland Drive Closure
Neyland Drive is scheduled to have a complete closure of all lanes from 9 p.m. April 13th to 7:30 a.m. April 15th. The closure will be in place from Walnut Street to the intersection of Lake Loudon Boulevard. Calhoun's on the River and the Tennessee Boat House will be open to traffic. This total closure is needed to complete the demolition of Pier #2. For more information visit here.
Fort Sanders Update
The city of Knoxville conducted a codes sweep on the western side of the Fort Sanders neighborhood on Wednesday, April 11th. For more information about the event, click here.
UT Update
Classes end on Friday, April 27th and final exams run from May 1st through May 8th. Graduation ceremonies run from May 9th -11th.
CAMA Update
The Merchants Association held its monthly meeting on April 4, at 3:00 pm in the Goal Post Tavern. Representatitives were on hand from the City of Knoxville, Goal Post Tavern, Graphic Creations, KPD, McDonalds, Regions, University Liquors, UTPD, Wolf Trees and University Commons Project (former Fulton Bellow Site). KPD provided an update regarding issues in the district and the merchants welcomed Officer Liz Vail as the new representative. The developers of the University Commons project presented their plans and had a question and answer session about their proposed development. The City of Knoxville presented an update on the Streetscape project and the Form Code. Additionally, city staff noted that a developer plans to invest $16 million into renovating the hotel on Lake Avenue and running a Hilton Garden Inn at that location. Businesses also provided updates.
Upcoming Events
April 13-15, 2012
Dogwood Arts Market Square Art Fair
Market Square, Downtown Knoxville
Friday & Saturday: 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm
Downtown Knoxville is transformed into a lively street fair with high-quality arts and crafts booths, demonstrations, entertainment, and festive food.
*Market Street between Clinch & Union and Union Ave between Walnut & Gay St. will be closed from Thursday, April 12 7:00am – Sunday, April 15 10:00pm.
For other events, please visit the City of Knoxville's event calendar, here.
As always, thanks for your interest in things related to Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and fun filled weekend.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
April 11th Update
MEDIA ADVISORY - from the City of Knoxville
Contact: Jesse Fox Mayshark 865-215-3710 Office
What: Public meeting on University Commons Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan
When: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 12
Where: KCDC office, 901 Broadway
Who: KCDC staff will present the proposed redevelopment plan for the old Fulton Bellows site along Third Creek, off Cumberland Avenue. A draft is available on the KCDC website, http://www.kcdc.org/. The plan is expected to go to City Council for approval at its Tuesday, April 17th meeting. It includes a proposal for Tax Increment Financing of the University Commons development.
Contact: Jesse Fox Mayshark 865-215-3710 Office
What: Public meeting on University Commons Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan
When: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 12
Where: KCDC office, 901 Broadway
Who: KCDC staff will present the proposed redevelopment plan for the old Fulton Bellows site along Third Creek, off Cumberland Avenue. A draft is available on the KCDC website, http://www.kcdc.org/. The plan is expected to go to City Council for approval at its Tuesday, April 17th meeting. It includes a proposal for Tax Increment Financing of the University Commons development.
Monday, April 2, 2012
April 2nd Update
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: April 4, 2012
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue
What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project. For more information please visit http://www.cumberlandknoxville.com/.
Note: The developers of the University Commons Project (former Fulton Bellows site, west of the railroad tracks) will be on hand to discuss their project and answer questions from the merchants.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
Date: April 4, 2012
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue
What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project. For more information please visit http://www.cumberlandknoxville.com/.
Note: The developers of the University Commons Project (former Fulton Bellows site, west of the railroad tracks) will be on hand to discuss their project and answer questions from the merchants.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
KUB Update on Cumberland
Cumberland Avenue Lane Closure [March 7] – KUB will close the eastbound curbside lane of traffic on a section of Cumberland Avenue between Seventeenth Street and Nineteenth Street from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, as paving work is completed following a water main break that occurred in this area Tuesday morning. One eastbound lane and both westbound lanes of traffic, as well as access to area businesses, will remain open while this work is completed. Water service was restored in this area as of early Tuesday afternoon.
March 6th Update
KUB Update
From: KUB Community Relations
Contact: 594-7531 if you have questions about this or any other KUB construction activities.
Water Main Repairs Close Lane on Cumberland Avenue
A KUB crew continues to work at the site of a water main break that occurred early Tuesday morning in the eastbound curbside lane of Cumberland Avenue between Seventeenth Street and Nineteenth Street.
The eastbound curbside lane is expected to remain closed through the evening commute in the immediate area on this section of Cumberland Avenue. One eastbound and both westbound lanes will remain open during this period.
Barring further problems during the repair process, KUB anticipates having water service restored by early afternoon on Tuesday. Once the water main has been repaired and service restored, KUB will begin working to repair roadway damages in the area.
Flagmen will be onsite to assist with maintaining access to businesses along this section of Cumberland Avenue during this period. On-site signage and barricades will remain in place for the duration of this work. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect possible delays when traveling in this area.
Follow-up advisories will be issued by KUB as needed.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: March 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 http://www.cumberlandknoxville.com/.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
From: KUB Community Relations
Contact: 594-7531 if you have questions about this or any other KUB construction activities.
Water Main Repairs Close Lane on Cumberland Avenue
A KUB crew continues to work at the site of a water main break that occurred early Tuesday morning in the eastbound curbside lane of Cumberland Avenue between Seventeenth Street and Nineteenth Street.
The eastbound curbside lane is expected to remain closed through the evening commute in the immediate area on this section of Cumberland Avenue. One eastbound and both westbound lanes will remain open during this period.
Barring further problems during the repair process, KUB anticipates having water service restored by early afternoon on Tuesday. Once the water main has been repaired and service restored, KUB will begin working to repair roadway damages in the area.
Flagmen will be onsite to assist with maintaining access to businesses along this section of Cumberland Avenue during this period. On-site signage and barricades will remain in place for the duration of this work. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect possible delays when traveling in this area.
Follow-up advisories will be issued by KUB as needed.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: March 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 http://www.cumberlandknoxville.com/.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
Friday, February 17, 2012
February 17th Update
MEETING ON FULTON BELLOWS REDEVELOPMENT AREA
Knoxville's Community Development Corporation has scheduled a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, on the proposed Fulton Bellows Redevelopment Area. The meeting is at the KCDC office building at 901 N. Broadway. The developers of the proposed University Commons project will discuss their plans for a retail center in the area south of Cumberland Avenue. A part of the presentation will relate to traffic impacts.
University Commons LLC has proposed redeveloping the old Fulton Bellows manufacturing and distribution site near the University of Tennessee campus into 200,000 square feet of retail space, which would be anchored by a Publix Super Market and a Walmart. The developers have asked for public participation in this project in the form of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to build new public infrastructure. For a project to be eligible for this type of financing, it must be located in a redevelopment area administered by KCDC.
In early January, the Knoxville City Council directed KCDC to review and make a recommendation on designating a redevelopment area at this location. As a part of that review process, KCDC is hosting this public meeting in which the developers will explain their project and its potential impact to the area. There will be another public meeting and an official public hearing in March.
CAMA Update
Knoxville's Community Development Corporation has scheduled a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, on the proposed Fulton Bellows Redevelopment Area. The meeting is at the KCDC office building at 901 N. Broadway. The developers of the proposed University Commons project will discuss their plans for a retail center in the area south of Cumberland Avenue. A part of the presentation will relate to traffic impacts.
University Commons LLC has proposed redeveloping the old Fulton Bellows manufacturing and distribution site near the University of Tennessee campus into 200,000 square feet of retail space, which would be anchored by a Publix Super Market and a Walmart. The developers have asked for public participation in this project in the form of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to build new public infrastructure. For a project to be eligible for this type of financing, it must be located in a redevelopment area administered by KCDC.
In early January, the Knoxville City Council directed KCDC to review and make a recommendation on designating a redevelopment area at this location. As a part of that review process, KCDC is hosting this public meeting in which the developers will explain their project and its potential impact to the area. There will be another public meeting and an official public hearing in March.
CAMA Update
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association Meeting was held February 1, 2012 at 3:00 pm at Goal Post Tavern.
Attendees:
Graphic Creations, Metro Pulse, UT Alumni, Jason’s Deli, UTPD, Goal Post Tavern, City of Knoxville Reps, University Liquors, Regions Bank
Meeting notes:
Metro Pulse: POC – David Smith
- “Yummm!” Food Guide: Lists the restaurants in town and it’s free to submit info
- Comes out 3 times a year (February, June and October)
- Website is http://www.eatknox.com/
- Have new app coming out in the next 6-8 months
- M.P. provides free info through their calendar of events, anyone can put information on the calendar as long as it meets the criteria, www.metropulse.com/events
UT Alumni: POC – Elizabeth Davis
- “Tennessee Alumnus Magazine” Alumni magazine, http://www.alumnus.tennessee.edu/
- Targets UT Knoxville Alumni statewide (avg. of reaching 70,000 people, 3 times a year)
- Accepts advertising if interested next issue comes in May - deadline for ads Feb. 21st
Fall issue comes out before football – deadline is May 21st
- Can offer discount with multiple purchases
- Only publication that is sent to UT Alumni that accepts advertisement
City of Knoxville
- 1st Right-of-Way services contract approved at city council
- Contract is for title reports for 62 parcels on Cumberland and 17th St
- Two more sets of contracts for ROW services are anticipated
- KUB’s new substation will shift direction for moving overhead utilities underground (from east-west to north-south), this will likely reduce impact to the Cumberland Streetscape Project
- Anticipate public meetings in the summer for ROW, no date set yet, will notify merchants
- Redevelopment Area Hearing for Publix and Wal-Mart Feb. 20th at 6 pm at KCDC building on Broadway open to public – merchants encouraged to attend. If public process is favorable, redevelopment plan would go to City Council March 20th and then to KCDC Board, the group would like to start construction in summer 2012
Discussion:
The development calls for building a new road from Cumberland Avenue to Joe Johnson Bridge
Developer would pay all environmental costs to cap the site.
- Henley Street Bridge – still on track to complete between January 2013 (bonus deadline) to summer 2013.
- Investigating potential for a parking authority for Downtown, Cumberland and Ft. Sanders area.
KPD
- New website http://www.raidsonline.com/, public can access to look at crime statistics
- Using website as predictive policy now – officers find where crime is going to be instead of where they have been
- Crime rates down compared to last year
- Could start towing cars that haven’t paid their tickets
Regions
- Offering “Now Banking” – if you have check that’s drawn from a Regions account and you don’t have an account, can cash check at Regions and load it on Visa Card that is re-loadable and the service is open for customers and non-customers.
- They now also offer Western Union Services.
Weekend Events
February 17 - 19, 2012
Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show
Friday, February 17: 10am – 8pm Saturday, February 18: 10am – 8pm Sunday, February 19: 11am – 5pm
Selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for 2012, the Dogwood Arts House and Garden Show is the largest House and Garden Show in East Tennessee for those interested in energy efficient, cost saving products and services, and home and gardening enthusiasts! For more information visit http://www.dogwoodhouseandgarden.com/
February 17, 2012
Knoxville Ice Bears vs Mississippi River Kings
Civic Coliseum
7:30pm
Come out and support your Knoxville Ice Bears as they battle for the SPHL Title.
As always, thanks for your interest in things related to Cumberland Avenue. Have a safe and fun weekend.
Friday, January 27, 2012
January 27th Update
Greetings and Happy 2012!
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: February 1, 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 http://www.cumberlandknoxville.com/.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
New Information for February: Elizabeth Davis from the TN Alumnus magazine will be in attendance at the meeting to explain how Merchants can advertise to the alumni and contributors. Also Kevin Pack from Metro Pulse will be attending this meeting to talk about their restaurant guide. This is shaping up to be a great opportunity to learn more about marketing businesses on Cumberland Avenue! Come out and bring a friend or co-worker!
Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Update
The city is continuing to work on the right of way (ROW) process in the TDOT contract for the streetcape project. On Tuesday, January 24, after a competitive bid process, City Council voted to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Company for title examination, review, evaluation and closing services. This is the foundational work that needs to be done in order to send notifications to the appropriate owners and lease holders regarding the proposed project and the need for temporary construction easements and in some cases utility easements. For more information about this contract, see the article in the Knoxville News Sentinel, by Gerald Witt, here.
Additional steps in the ROW process will be forthcoming this spring. We will keep you posted through the blog, the merchants meetings, and other venues. As always, thanks for your interest in all things related to Cumberland Avenue and if you have any questions feel free to drop me a line at awallace@cityofknoxville.org.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: February 1, 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 http://www.cumberlandknoxville.com/.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
New Information for February: Elizabeth Davis from the TN Alumnus magazine will be in attendance at the meeting to explain how Merchants can advertise to the alumni and contributors. Also Kevin Pack from Metro Pulse will be attending this meeting to talk about their restaurant guide. This is shaping up to be a great opportunity to learn more about marketing businesses on Cumberland Avenue! Come out and bring a friend or co-worker!
Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Update
The city is continuing to work on the right of way (ROW) process in the TDOT contract for the streetcape project. On Tuesday, January 24, after a competitive bid process, City Council voted to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Company for title examination, review, evaluation and closing services. This is the foundational work that needs to be done in order to send notifications to the appropriate owners and lease holders regarding the proposed project and the need for temporary construction easements and in some cases utility easements. For more information about this contract, see the article in the Knoxville News Sentinel, by Gerald Witt, here.
Additional steps in the ROW process will be forthcoming this spring. We will keep you posted through the blog, the merchants meetings, and other venues. As always, thanks for your interest in all things related to Cumberland Avenue and if you have any questions feel free to drop me a line at awallace@cityofknoxville.org.
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