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 for details on our next Tour!
Recent Events
May 19, 2026 - Concord Street
On May 19, Bike Walk Knoxville was proud to host a Walk with Elected Officials along Concord Street, between Sutherland Avenue and Kingston Pike. We were joined by several elected officials, including Mayor Indya Kincannon, City Councilman Matthew DeBardelaben (District 4), Board of Education member Kat Bike (District 4) and Patrcia Fontenot-Ridley (District 3). We also had several candidates walking with us, including Breyauna Holloway (Board of Education, District 1), Kat Bike (Board of Education, District 4), Brandon Huckaby (County Commission, District 3), and Katina Sharp (County Commission, Seat 11). Finally, we were thrilled to have representatives from City departments including Vision Zero, Transportation Engineering, Parks and Recreation - Greenways, and the Knoxville Police Department with us. Thank you to everyone who came out for the event!
October 21, 2025 - Magnolia Avenue
On October 21, Bike Walk Knoxville staff led a walk exploring the Park City area. We were joined by candidates Karyn Adams (District 1) and Denzel Grant (District 6) as well as several members of City of Knoxville staff representing Vision Zero, Engineering, Parks and Recreation - Greenways, and more. The walk also featured community leaders and advocates. Bike Walk Knoxville would like to thank everyone who came out to walk with us for sharing their expertise and listening to community concerns!
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!
