Bike Walk Knoxville works to improve biking and walking opportunities in the Knoxville community. We work to make sure all ages and abilities in the community have safe and accessible streets for walking and biking.
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Updates
October 22, 2024 - Walk with Elected Officials
On Tuesday, October 22, Bike Walk Knoxville staff and volunteers were joined by folks from across the Knoxville community for a Walk with Elected Officials highlighting Henley Street. City of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon participated, as well as At-Large City Council member Debbie Helsley. Also in attendance were members of City staff, a member of the Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) Board, and folks representing a wide variety of downtown businesses and organizations. We would like to thank everyone who came out to walk with us for sharing their expertise and listening to community concerns! Read the tour report to learn more about what we discussed!
August 23, 2024 - Support safe bike and pedestrian access across the Henley Street Bridge!
Given the indefinite closure of the Gay Street Bridge, cyclists and pedestrians are faced with major challenges to safe and comfortable mobility and connectivity in Knoxville. Making improvements to the Henley Street Bridge, even temporarily, would help keep cyclists and pedestrians safe and preserve connectivity across the river. Improvements could include adding width and vertical protection to the bike lane, providing more space and a safer facility for cyclists as well as creating a more comfortable environment for pedestrians. Join us in calling for safe bike and pedestrian access across the Henley Street Bridge by signing our petition today!
May 19, 2024 - Open Streets Knoxville
Our 2024 Open Streets Knoxville event was a success! On Sunday, May 19th, we came together in Happy Holler on North Central Street and Emory Place with thousands of neighbors from across the Knoxville community. For our 11th event, we were thrilled to return to the site of the first-ever Open Streets Knoxville event in 2015. We also welcomed Cattywampus Puppet Council back to Open Streets for the first time since 2017, and their puppet parade and block party made the event even more fun! Thank you to everyone who joined us and thanks especially to our fantastic activity providers, businesses on the route, food vendors, and performers who helped make it an unforgettable afternoon!
Upcoming Events
Bike Walk Knoxville Pint Night and Social
Thursday, December 5 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Monday Night Brewing - Kern's Food Hall (2201 Kern's Rising Way, Knoxville, TN 37920)
Tour de Lights
Saturday, December 14 - 3:30 to 7:30 pm
Mary Costa Plaza (500 Howard Baker Junior Avenue Knoxville, TN 37915)
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