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!
Friday, October 7, 2011
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!
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