Downtown Knoxville Newsletter
May 2010
Popular Market Square Farmer's Market is Back

On May 1, the Market Square Farmers' Market will kick off it's seventh season. The Market Square Farmer's Market is open every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Market Square.

The Market Square Farmers' Market is a open-air farmers' market located in historic Market Square in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Everything at the MSFM is grown or made by the vendor in the East Tennessee region. Products vary by the seasons and include produce, eggs, honey, herbs, free-range meat, bread, baked goods, salsas and artisan crafts. With interactive fountains, delicious local food and entertainment, the MSFM is a perfect family destination.

Free parking is available in the Market Square Garage on Saturdays and for $1 per hour up to $7 on Wednesdays.  For more information, visit http://knoxvillemarketsquare.com/farmersmarket/

100 block
Portion of State Street to Close Permanently
The western sidewalk at the 200 Block of Gay St. is now complete
100 block
The short section of State Street between Summit Hill Drive and Vine Avenue has been closed permanently as part of the ongoing Gay Street Streetscapes Project.

That section of State Street will become green space added to the adjacent Treble Clef Park. A new sidewalk tying the space into Gay Street will also be constructed.

Galleries, retail, and restaurants are all still open even through the construction. Check these retail businesses, all located on the 100 Block.
Eleven
Emporium Center
Gallery 1010
Knoxville Symphony
Nama Sushi Bar
Ollantay's Havana Nights
Slamdot
Unarmed Merchants
URBhana
UT Downtown Gallery
Latitude 35 Offers Dining, Entertainment on Market Square
Latitude 35 Market Square's newest restaurant and entertainment venue opened last month at 16 Market Square, in the former World Grotto space. Featuring a wide menu of fine dining options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night dining options, Latitude 35 also offers a wide variety of entertainment, from sports to music. For a full menu, entertainment schedule, and more information, visit www.latitude35.com.

KAT Votes to Change Transit Routes
KAT Last month, the Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) approved route changes which will take effect on August 16, 2010 with KAT's move to the Knoxville Station Transit Center.  The planning process for these changes began more than a year before, with the Transit Development Plan study, and continued with the formation of a KTA committee charged with overseeing the process and a series of public input meetings.  Nearly half of all input received from the public was incorporated into the final approved plan.
 
The route changes are intended to improve the efficiency of passenger travel through the use of new outlying transfer locations, make the system easier to understand with consistent schedules, and improve on-time performance.

As August 2010 approaches, KAT will be conducting extensive outreach to customers to ensure that all are aware of the changes and how the system will operate.

For more information on the specific route changes, click here.
Downtown Guide advertising now available
Skyline
Promote your business to thousands of visitors in and around downtown Knoxville. 

A total of 80,000 Downtown Guide maps will be distributed throughout downtown Knoxville, as well as in more than 90 hotels, restaurants and shops in the metropolitan Knoxville area. Maps will also be delivered to area welcome centers including Bristol, Jellico, Hartford and Jefferson County.

Ads in the downtown guides are very affordable, but space is limited. To download the sales sheet, click here. [PDF]
Election Day - Get Out & Vote!
If you have not already cast your ballot during early voting, be sure to head to the polls on May 4. The county primary election includes races for county mayor, county commission, sheriff, county clerk, register of deeds, school board, and others.  For a sample ballot or more information on election day and polling places, click here.
Downtown Events
Calendar
Check out upcoming events and happenings in downtown Knoxville on the downtown calendar of events. You can also submit your own upcoming events to the calendar by creating an account here.