What are Tours with Elected Officials?
Bike Walk Knoxville hosts Bike and Walk Tours with Elected Officials allowing community members to tour different Knoxville neighborhoods either on bike or on foot, while having a relaxed conversation with local elected officials, including the mayors of Knoxville and Knox County, members of Knoxville City Council, Knox County Commission, Knox County Schools Board of Education, and candidates for local elected office. The chosen routes for the rides and walks show both the good and bad walking and biking facilities. We emphasize how our current and proposed ordinances and regulations address sidewalk and bike facility construction. The tours provide participants an opportunity to engage with their elected officials in a casual setting ending at a brewery or restaurant where participants can enjoy dinner and/or a cold drink!
Upcoming Events
Check back with us soon to learn more about upcoming tours with elected officials!
Recent Events
April 22, 2025 - Whittle Springs
On April 22, Bike Walk Knoxville staff led a Walk with Elected Officials exploring the Whittle Springs area. Mayor Indya Kincannon participated, alongside several members of City of Knoxville staff representing Vision Zero, Engineering, Sustainability, and more. Also in attendance were several candidates for Knoxville City Council, including Karyn Adams (District 1), Matthew DeBardelaben (District 4), and Ivan Harmon (District 3). Finally, the walk featured Whittle Springs Middle School Executive Principal Kathleen Turnmire, Whittle Springs Middle School Community Schools Site Coordinator Danielle Cagle, Knoxville Area Transit Executive Director Isaac Thorne, and Tennessee Department of Health East Tennessee Region Healthy Development Coordinator Cameron Taylor. Bike Walk Knoxville would like to thank everyone who came out to walk with us for sharing their expertise and listening to community concerns!
October 22, 2024 - Henley Street
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 report to learn more about what we discussed on the walk!
