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1. Fourth and Gill to Host Neighborhood Yard Sale
2. Island Home Park Plans Neighborhood Yard Sale
3. Board of Zoning Appeals Meets Next Week
4. Share Feedback on Knoxville’s Comprehensive Plan
5. KPD Invites Residents to West Commander Forum
6. Provide Input on How to Improve Connectivity Across the Tennessee River
7. Open Streets Returns This Sunday!
8. Walk with Elected Officials in Marble City
9. Bridge Refugee Services Seeks Volunteers
10. Knoxville Neighborhoods Calendar (click link for online calendar)
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1. Fourth and Gill to Host Neighborhood Yard Sale
Looking for bargains, vintage finds, kids’ items, and everyday essentials? Visit the Historic Fourth and Gill neighborhood-wide yard sale on Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Tips for a successful shopping day:
- Arrive early for the best selection and swing back near the end for potential last-chance deals.
- Bring small bills and a reusable bag or tote for convenience.
- Park legally and be mindful of driveways, intersections, and pedestrians.
- Be respectful of private property; stick to sale areas and ask before entering garages or fenced spaces.
- Plan your route using the address list and watch for additional sale signs.
Each year, neighbors use this sale to pass along items that still have plenty of life left, while giving shoppers a chance to find something useful close to home. Bring a friend and money to spend at this neighborhood event!
For more information on the event and for a list of participating homes, please visit the Fourth and Gill website.
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2. Island Home Park Plans Neighborhood Yard Sale
The Island Home Park Neighborhood Association will host a neighborhood wide yard sale for Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- 15+ plus houses taking part
- Start at the corner of Island Home Ave. and Maplewood Dr.
- Look for the green balloons
Items will include furniture, tools, household goods, crafts, baby supplies, books, clothing, art, and more.
Everyone is welcome! For more information, visit this Facebook page.
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3. Board of Zoning Appeals Meets Next Week
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) will meet on Tuesday, May 19, at 4 p.m. in the Small Assembly Room, in the City County Building, 400 Main St.
If you have questions about attending, or about alternate options to attend, please email bldgins...@knoxvilletn.gov or call the Development Services office at 865-215-4311.
The monthly board meeting agenda can be found on the City’s website.
The City of Knoxville ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services.
To request language translation services, contact the City’s Human Resources Department at tit...@knoxvilletn.gov or 865-215-3100. For disability accommodations, contact City ADA Coordinator Stephanie Brewer Cook at sc...@knoxvilletn.gov or 865-215-2034 at least 72 hours before the meeting.
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4. Share Feedback on Knoxville’s Comprehensive Plan
The City of Knoxville is seeking public input on its comprehensive plan, which will guide decisions on land use, transportation, and investment priorities in the city over the next 25 years.
Ways to participate:
- Take the online survey via the project website.
- Visit local outreach events:
- Saturday, May 16: Children’s Festival of Reading
- Sunday, May 17: Open Streets
- Sunday, May 17: Cattywampus Parade and Block Party
You can also stop by the What’s Next Knoxville headquarters at 30 Market Square to speak directly with the project team. They are hosting regular office hours on Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m., and Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in May and June.
To learn more, subscribe to the newsletter, and follow them on social media, visit WhatsNextKnoxville.com.
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5. KPD Invites Residents to West Commander Forum
Knoxville Police Department will be hosting its West District Commander Forum on Tuesday, May 19, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Public Works Building, 3131 Morris Ave.
The public will learn about crime trends, tips on how to stay safe, hear community updates, and there will be time for questions and answers.
All are welcome to attend, and especially residents living west of I-275.
For more information, email kpdwe...@knoxvilletn.gov.
The City of Knoxville ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services.
To request language translation services, contact the City’s Human Resources Department at tit...@knoxvilletn.gov or 865-215-3100. For disability accommodations, contact City ADA Coordinator Stephanie Brewer Cook at sc...@knoxvilletn.gov or 865-215-2034 at least 72 hours before the meeting.
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6. Provide Input on How to Improve Connectivity Across the Tennessee River
The City of Knoxville has launched a Downtown / South Knoxville Connectivity Study – and to be most effective, the planners need to hear from residents through an online survey.
A lot has changed in just a few years in the compact area where Downtown and South Knoxville meet:
- Thousands of residents now live along the Chapman Highway and Blount Avenue corridors in new apartments.
- The popularity of the Urban Wilderness and Sevier Avenue commercial district has spiked.
- The 127-year-old Gay Street Bridge can no longer accommodate the weight of vehicular traffic but now used by hundreds of bicyclists and pedestrians each day. Many motorists who once used the Gay Street Bridge have diverted to the James White Parkway Bridge, according to traffic count data.
Citywide, who uses which of the three bridges crossing the Tennessee River, and why? Which bridge(s) have the capacity to efficiently move more commuters?
And how do existing and future greenways, bike routes and transit options improve mobility and connectivity?
These questions, along with other questions, are part of the Downtown / South Knoxville Connectivity Study, which will assess opportunities to improve connectivity across the Tennessee River. The study is focusing on lower-cost high-impact improvements that strengthen access and mobility. The study will name issues, opportunities, and priorities that will guide the City’s future planning.
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7. Open Streets Returns This Sunday!
Bike Walk Knoxville will host Open Streets this Sunday, May 17, from 2-6 p.m. New this year, they will be on Gay St.! The route will go from Summit Hill to Hill Ave., and it will incorporate the newly opened pedestrian Gay Street Bridge.
Road closures will begin at 12:30 p.m. the day of the event.
Part of the fun is getting to explore the area shops and get to play in the street. This free family friendly event has activities for all ages. Feel free to skate, walk, ride your bike, jump rope, or any other creative idea you can think of that would include active transportation.
Businesses and non-profits will have booths with other activities for you to engage in and learn from. They will be promoting physical activity, health, the outdoors, community connection, and safety.
Visit Knoxville is bringing Slippery Stairs to Open Streets! Slippery Stairs is a fun, comedic game show competition where contestants try to climb a set of stairs covered in water, soap, or lubricant, popularized by ESPN8: The Ocho.
Open Streets Knoxville is a yearly event hosted by Bike Walk Knoxville that connects community members with local businesses and organizations, creating space for people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, dance, and much more! More than a street festival, Open Streets Knoxville gives residents an opportunity to explore their community and access local businesses in a safe, fun, and family-friendly way. The event encourages the use of active transportation and healthy living and aims to reimagine our streets as public spaces.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, more information about roles and times needed can be found here.
For more information, you can email the Open Streets coordinator at openstreet...@gmail.com.
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8. Walk with Elected Officials in Marble City
Join Bike Walk Knoxville for a walk with elected officials in the Marble City area along Concord St. on Tuesday, May 19, beginning at 6 p.m. The tour will begin at Tyson Park, 2351 Kingston Pike, from the parking lot by the tennis courts, and the walk will be about a mile.
The tour will highlight walkability for community members and neighborhood residents with an emphasis on Vision Zero efforts in the area.
Please wear proper shoes and bring a water bottle!
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9. Bridge Refugee Services Seeks Volunteers
Bridge Refugee Services is looking for community volunteers to help support refugee families in Knoxville through its weekly food program.
Among other volunteer opportunities, the organization is looking for volunteers to pack food bags on Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings, with food distribution on Friday afternoons. Individuals and groups are welcome, and no prior experience is required.
Sign up for available shifts at Bridge Refugee's website.
Bridge Refugee Services has supported refugee families in Knoxville for decades, helping newcomers rebuild their lives here in East Tennessee with dignity and stability. In the last 10 years, Bridge Refugee Services has helped more than 2,400 refugees become proud Tennesseans.
By volunteering just a few hours, you help ensure that families across our city start the weekend with food on the table, and the reassurance that their community cares.
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To add a neighborhood event or meeting to the Google calendar, call 865-215-3232.
Other Calendars
Additional online calendars that cover events outside the neighborhood realm include:
The City of Knoxville requires a permit to operate a short-term rental property. Details and a list of short-term rental permits are located on the City’s website here.
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