April 20th Update

It's that time again! For more information on tomorrow's game visit here or here. Go Vols.

Lane Closure Next Week

As work continues on private development in and around Cumberland Avenue another temporary traffic control permit has been issued to assist with private projects:

Northbound lane on 19th Street north of Cumberland (adjacent to Regions Banks)

Date: Monday 4/23 - Wednesday 4/25

Time: 9:00 - 3:00 PM, daily 

What: Lane closure for new signal pole foundation, southbound traffic will not be impacted

Applicant: Southern Constructors Inc.

Alternate routes include 18th Street and 20th Street. 

April 17th Update - road closures in the Cumberland District

As work continues on private development in and around Cumberland Avenue a few temporary traffic control permits have been issued to assist with private projects:

Twenty First Street between Laurel Avenue and Highland Avenue

Date: Friday, April 20

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM 

What: Road Closure permit for material delivery to garage.

Applicant: Johnson and Galyon

Detours will be marked.

Lake Avenue between 18th Street and 19th Street - local business access will be maintained

Dates: Friday, April 20 - Wednesday, May 16

Time: continuous road closure

What: Road closure permit for construction of parking garage for the University of Tennessee

Applicant: Blaine Construction

Detours will be marked for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

March 2nd Update

Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) - Monthly Meeting

Date: Wednesday, March 7

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. Come share your ideas!

There will also be discussion of upcoming events that may bring more visitors to the district.

Parking: Available parking is located at Copper Cellar. 

Hope to see you there. Have a safe and fun filled weekend.

February 2nd Update

Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) - Monthly Meeting

Date: Wednesday, February 7

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. Come share your ideas!

There will also be discussion of upcoming events that may bring more visitors to the district.

Parking: Available parking is located at Copper Cellar. 

Hope to see you there. Have a safe and fun filled weekend.

January 5th Update

Happy New Year, 2018!

For an exciting way to start the new year, join the Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) for their first meeting of the year! 

Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) - Monthly Meeting

Date: Wednesday, January 10

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.

Parking: Available parking is located at Copper Cellar. 

Cumberland Avenue Construction Updates

The trees and plants have been installed - all the touch ups are wrapping up. It should be a great welcome back to University of Tennessee students starting the Spring Semester on January 10th! 

As always, thanks for your interest in everything related to Cumberland Avenue. Have a wonderful weekend. 

October 31st Update - No tricks! Just an amazing treat...

No tricks, just an amazing treat...

For the first time in 30 years, Cumberland Avenue will host the annual University of Tennessee Homecoming Parade! The theme for this year’s UT Homecoming festivities is “HC 101: Intro to Rocky Top” and this year’s grand marshals include Del and Dane Bryant, sons of the famous husband-and-wife songwriting team Boudleaux and Felice Bryant. The elder Bryants wrote the university’s unofficial fight song, “Rocky Top,” 50 years ago this year.

The parade steps off at 4 p.m. and from 5-6 p.m. there will be a post-parade celebration, when the street will remain closed to vehicles and the floats will be parked on display for voting. Please make note of this closure and plan your Friday afternoon commute to include a visit to the parade! 

Attendees are encouraged to get an up-close look at each float and vote for their favorites during the #VotefortheFloat contest. Prizes will be awarded to the top three floats. Prizes will also randomly be drawn for three attendees who vote.

For more information on the parade and post parade events, please visit:

Cumberland Avenue Merchants Loving the Return of UT's Homecoming Parade to The Strip

and 

Cumberland Avenue Entrepreneur Welcomes UT Homecoming Parade on Nov. 3

and 

University of Tennessee Homecoming Parade

Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) - Monthly Meeting

Date: Wednesday, November 1

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.

There will be updates and information about the Homecoming Parade on Cumberland Avenue - please plan to attend and bring a friend and/or neighbor! 

Parking: Available parking is located at Copper Cellar. 

September 1st Update

Substantial Cumberland Completion, the Start of Classes, a CAMA meeting and Football Time in Tennessee - Oh My!

The last two weeks have been very busy and very exciting on Cumberland Avenue. On Thursday, August 17th State and Local officials cut the ribbon on the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape project. The project was delivered on time and within budget! Final details will be completed this fall when the weather cools off and the approximately 100 street trees are transplanted into the planters on both sides of the street. Here's a quick video of the ribbon cutting and project highlights:

On Monday, August 21st the Solar Eclipse captivated East Tennessee just before the start of the 2017-2018 University of Tennessee academic calendar. Classes kicked off on Wednesday, August 21st - best wishes to the students, faculty and staff at UTK.

Looking forward, the Vols season opener is on Monday, September 25 in Atlanta against Georgia Tech at 7:00 PM on ESPN. Go Vols!

Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) - Monthly Meeting

Date: Wednesday, September 6th

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.

There will be updates and information about the first home game scheduled for Saturday, September 9 at 4:00 PM against Indiana State. Go Vols!

Parking: Available parking is located at Copper Cellar. 

It's Football Time in Tennessee! Visit www.CumberlandConnect.com to plan your route and parking.