Every other major Tennessee city has turned an old bridge into an urban life destination
Knoxville will follow the example of Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville to reopen an antique bridge for pedestrians.
7 things to know about Knoxville's Gay Street Bridge now that it won't reopen to cars
Here's what to know about the Gay Street Bridge: The Gay Street Bridge has been closed to cars and pedestrians since June 25. That's when Tennessee Department of Transportation crews found a distorted ...
Knoxville’s Gay Street Bridge to be converted to pedestrian crossing, mayor says
Gay Street Bridge will never again open to regular traffic, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon announced on Wednesday. The Knoxville icon has been closed since last summer, and the city’s latest update ...
City leaders announce Gay Street Bridge will not reopen to cars
The bridge is set to reopen to only pedestrians and cyclists in late 2025 or early 2026, due to the severity of the damage discovered in June 2024.
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Knoxville mayor to share update on Gay Street Bridge closure
The mayor of Knoxville is set to share an update on the closure of the Gay Street Bridge Wednesday morning. Mayor Indya Kincannon, along with City Engineers, a Representative from Gresham Smith and ...
Gay Street Bridge will never reopen to vehicle traffic, but will for pedestrians and bicyclists
The bridge that connects downtown to South Knoxville over the Tennessee River has been closed to cars and pedestrians since June 25.
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Knoxville mayor: Gay Street Bridge will not reopen to motor vehicles
The mayor of Knoxville is set to share an update on the closure of the Gay Street Bridge Wednesday morning. Mayor Indya Kincannon, along with City Engineers, a ...
Bassmaster Classic returns to Knoxville in 2026. Last time, it brought 164K people with it
It's known as the "Super Bowl of bass fishing," and it's coming back to Knoxville. Here's what you need to know about the fishing tournament.
After another tense meeting, Knoxville seeks to expand its police co-response teams
Mayor Indya Mayor Indya Kincannon told KPD officers to remove two attendees after she deemed them "out of order" during the ...
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Local family unlocks new home with support from SouthEast Bank and Knoxville Habitat for Humanity
With a key donation of $15,000 from SouthEast Bank, Knoxville Habitat for Humanity recently added a newly built home in the Ellen’s Glen community, extending ownership to a local family during a home ...
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Nonprofits can now apply for Knoxville grant funding
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville officials announced on Thursday two grants that nonprofits can now apply to. Mayor Indya Kincannon facilitated the Community Agency Grant and Opioid Abatement Grant ...