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Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project Blog

Welcome to the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Blog! Here you will find updates on the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes project. For more information please visit http://www.knoxvilletn.gov/magnolia.

Recent Posts

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Magnolia Stakeholders: Pellissippi State 'Responds to Needs of Community'

Just over a year ago, Mayor Madeline Rogero and Rosalyn Tillman, Dean of Pellissippi State Community College’s Magnolia Avenue campus, talked with a gathering of students, business leaders and reporte ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 25, 2019 at 1:35 PM

Magnolia Stakeholders: KAT Sees a Win for Pedestrians as a Win for Transit

Upon adoption of the Magnolia Avenue Corridor Plan by Knoxville City Council and the Metropolitan Planning Commission in 2009, a report five years later, entitled “Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Report,” ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 24, 2019 at 5:45 PM

South Jessamine St. Closed for Several Weeks

South Jessamine Street at Magnolia Avenue is closed and will remain closed for several weeks while crews work on storm drainage and install traffic signal and street lighting conduits. Visit https: ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On May 06, 2019 at 1:55 PM

Water Quality Device Installed 25 Feet Underground in Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project

Phase I construction on the $4.2 million Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project between Jessamine Street and Myrtle Street is on schedule as crews are making significant drainage improvements, inclu ... more»

Posted by Guest On Jan 20, 2019 at 1:08 PM

First Glimpse of the Magnolia Avenue Gateway Monument

The limestone carving of a magnolia flower for the Magnolia Avenue gateway monument. This week, the first glimpse of the Magnolia Avenue gateway monument is emerging. Bruno Lazzaris, an artist ... more»

Posted by Guest On Dec 28, 2018 at 5:38 PM

Construction Progress Continues On Magnolia Ave.

You may have noticed a large hole on Magnolia Avenue -- this is a good thing! Crews have dug 25 feet down to tie in the new stormwater system. In the coming weeks, Jessamine Street will see ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Nov 05, 2018 at 12:30 PM

Phase 1 Begins! Groundbreaking Ceremony Held Aug. 9, 2018

Mayor Madeline Rogero, City Council members, City staff and Magnolia Avenue stakeholders broke ground on the first phase of the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 10 a. ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Sep 14, 2018 at 5:00 PM

Magnolia Gateway Monument to Define Space in East Knoxville

Soon, drivers, bus riders, bicyclists and pedestrians will be welcomed by the 10-foot-tall, 25-foot-wide Magnolia Gateway Monument, which will serve as an entryway into the East Knoxville communit ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Sep 14, 2018 at 3:51 PM

Open House Set as Construction Kickoff Nears on Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project

Construction gets underway next month on the $4.18 million first phase of the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project. The community is invited to ask questions and learn more about the project at ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jul 19, 2018 at 3:17 PM

Maker Space Available in Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District

Looking for a new Maker space? The City is seeking Requests for Proposals from parties interested in buying and rejuvenating a 6,033-square-foot vacant building that's right smack dab in the middl ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jul 18, 2018 at 9:33 AM

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