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Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project Blog

Welcome to the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape 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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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

Construction Progress: Dealing with Storm Sewer, Utilities

Work has started at the west end of the project. Storm sewer work is underway. Excavation has been done to locate any unknown utilities. Learn more about the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Sep 20, 2018 at 11:23 AM

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

Construction Proposals Sought for Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project; Work to Begin This Summer

Work is expected to start this summer on the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project. But first, the City will select a general contractor to do the multi-million-dollar project. Bids are due by ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jan 31, 2018 at 1:27 PM

Magnolia Avenue and Open Streets Event

On Sunday, May 21st Knoxville's fourth Open Streets event took place transforming a mile of Magnolia Avenue into an open arena for pedestrians, bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, and no automobiles ... more»

Posted by bberry On May 26, 2017 at 2:37 PM

Phase II Funding for Fiscal Year 2017/2018

In Mayor Rogero's State of the City address she shared how Knoxville is benefiting from new investment and energy across the city. In an effort to continue to build on that momentum, the Mayor int ... more»

Posted by bberry On May 05, 2017 at 4:59 PM

KAT Employee Parking Lot Complete

The new KAT employee parking lot at the corner of Jessamine St. and Magnolia Ave. is complete. Approximately 39 new parking spaces were added for KAT employees.

Posted by bberry On Apr 17, 2017 at 3:14 PM

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