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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

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

Zoo Knoxville's New Gateway Monument

Zoo Knoxville is taking the anticipation of arriving at Knoxville's most wildly fun destination quite literally to the streets. Construction is underway on the gateway entry signage featuring a larger ... more»

Posted by bberry On Mar 24, 2017 at 10:43 AM

Smart Growth America to Focus on Possibilities of Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District

What's the potential for lots of small locally-owned businesses to sprout up along the Magnolia Avenue corridor? In its next chapter, will the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District become an economic pow ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 15, 2017 at 1:07 PM

KAT Enhances Lot at Magnolia Ave. and Jessamine St.

One of the early improvements to Magnolia Avenue in the project area will be the upgrade of the former Dixie Lounge and parking area into a new transit parking facility for KAT employees. While KAT bu ... more»

Posted by bberry On Jan 27, 2017 at 4:43 PM

Smart Growth America Application for Small-Scale Manufacturing

On January 6th, 2017, the City’s Office of Redevelopment, Community Development, and the Knoxville/Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission applied to SGA for technical assistance to help integrat ... more»

Posted by bberry On Jan 25, 2017 at 10:05 AM

End of Year (2016) - Project Status Update

With 2016 coming to a close, it is always good to take a moment and, as the old cliché goes, “look back on where you have been, for a clue to where you are going.” In light of that, here are milesto ... more»

Posted by bberry On Jan 04, 2017 at 8:56 AM

Welcome to the City's Newest Blog

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

Posted by tmcdonell On Dec 27, 2016 at 3:40 PM