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1. Today is Election Day for the Knox County Primary
2. Vestival Returns for Another Year of Fun
3. Connectivity Study is Tonight
4. What’s Next Knoxville?
5. Legislative Hearings Are Thursday
6. Kid A’Riffic Fun
in the Park Returns June 3
7. Mark Your Calendars: Holleroo Is
Back!
8. Walk with Elected Officials in Marble City
9. Request an Absentee Ballot for General Election
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1. Today is Election Day for Knox County Primary
Today, Tuesday, May 5, is Election Day for the Knox County Primary Elections!
Remember, on Election Day, voting must take place at your assigned precinct. To see which precinct you reside in, visit
the Voting
Location Search Tool on the KGIS website.
Offices on the ballot include:
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Criminal Court Judge, Division I (to fill an unexpired term)
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County Commission - Districts 3 and 7
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County Commission - Seats 10 and 11
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General Sessions Judge, Division IV (to fill an unexpired term)
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Board of Education - Districts 1, 4, 6, 7, and 9
Make sure to cast your ballot and ensure that your voice is heard.
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2. Vestival Returns for Another Year of Fun
Vestival is set to return with a full day of family-friendly entertainment, bringing live music, local vendors. and
community activities back to the heart of Vestal. The event will be held on Saturday, May 9, from
10 a.m.- 5 p.m. at the intersection of Ogle
Ave. and Martin Mill Pike.
No prior registration is required to attend, and the event is free. Activities will take place at the Sustainable
Future Center, Tea & Treasures, and The Steve Keene Art Store.
Residents and visitors are invited to come out for an afternoon and evening of performances, shopping, and
food with activities planned throughout the event.
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3. Connectivity Study Is Tonight
The City of Knoxville is launching a Downtown/South Knoxville Connectivity Study – and, to be most effective, the planners would like to hear from residents.
A kickoff drop-in open house is scheduled from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, in the Main Assembly Room of the City County Building. Residents are encouraged to review maps and traffic-flow
data, ask questions, and provide feedback directly to the project team.
An online survey will follow, to be launched May 5. The survey will be available for a month.
A lot has changed in just a few years in the relatively compact area where Downtown and South Knoxville meet:
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Thousands of residents now live along the Chapman Highway and Blount Avenue corridors in new apartments.
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The popularity of the Urban Wilderness and Sevier Avenue commercial district has spiked.
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The 127-year-old Gay Street Bridge can no longer accommodate the weight of vehicular traffic, but it’s used by hundreds of bicyclists and pedestrians each day. The majority of 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 capacity to efficiently move more commuters?
And how do existing and future greenways, bike routes and transit options improve mobility and connectivity?
These and additional questions are a 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 identify issues, opportunities, and priorities that will guide the City’s future planning.
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4. What’s Next Knoxville?
Knoxville-Knox County Planning and the City of Knoxville want to know what YOU envision for Knoxville’s future! The two organizations are embarking on an update to the City’s Comprehensive
Plan. It's a long-range policy document that determines the vision and goals for development in the city over the next 25 years, guiding decisions on land use, transportation, and investment priorities.
Last week, there were multiple listening sessions to learn about your vision for Knoxville. If you or someone you know couldn't attend, there are still opportunities to participate in
ALL the activities from those events on the project
website.
Please complete the survey, share your thoughts, and help spread the word by sharing this with friends, family, and neighbors. And be on the lookout for Knoxville-Knox County Planning
staff at local events over the next few months as they continue to meet and hear from community members.
Also, keep an eye on their events
page to find out where they will be. They will also be opening a headquarters at 30 Market Square so you can stop by and speak with the project team. Hours will be posted on the website soon.
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5. Legislative Hearings Are Thursday
Knoxville City Council will have its Legislative Budget Hearings on Thursday, May 7, starting at 8 a.m. and running most of the day. The agenda for the City of Knoxville Legislative
Budget Hearings is available for viewing and download here: https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/agenda
They will discuss the proposed operating budget and capital improvements budget for fiscal year 2026/2027.
To sign-up to offer comments, please contact the City Recorder's Office by emailing CityRe...@knoxvilletn.gov or
by calling the office at 865-215-2075 during normal business hours. The deadline to sign up to speak at the public hearing is 4 p.m. on the day before this hearing.
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.
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6. Kid A’Riffic Fun
in the Park Returns June 3
Kid
A’Riffic Fun in the Park, Knoxville’s free summer series for children and families, returns Wednesday, June 3, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Each week, the event will be at a different park.
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June 3 – Chilhowee Park, 401 Lakeside Ave.
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June 10 – Covenant Health Park, 500 E Jackson
Ave
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June 17 – Baxter Ave Park, Fire Station #3, 204 E. Baxter Ave.
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June 24 – America's 250th on
Hill Avenue
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July 8 – Urban Wilderness Gateway Park, 1515
Tilson St.
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July 15 - West Hills Park, 410 N. Winston Rd.
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July 22 - World's Fair Park, 910 World's Fair Park Dr.
Kid A’Riffic, launched in 2019, was named Best Children’s Event
in the Southeast in 2023. Participation is free. Further support for this program comes from Academy Sports, Krystal, and B97.5.
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7. Mark Your Calendars: Holleroo Is
Back!
Happy Holler presents Holleroo Celebration and Street Festival
on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on N. Central St.
There will be an outstanding Soap Box Derby, where folks get
competitive to see who can win the race with homemade vehicles. There will be a vendor market, kid zone, and live music, 100% of which will be local musicians playing. These include Connor Kelly & the Time Warp, Analog Kid, UaD5, and Knox
Honkers & Bangers.
Entry is free! All are welcome to join. Check out Happy Holler, and all the amazing shops
and activities they have.
For more information, visit their website.
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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.
Participants are encouraged to wear proper shoes and bring a water bottle!
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9. Request an Absentee Ballot for the General
Election
Knox County residents can begin requesting absentee ballots for the August 6 General Election Day
starting this Wednesday, May 8, until Monday, July 27.
Absentee voting allows individuals who are unable to vote in person on Election Day to still participate in
the democratic process. Voters must meet specific eligibility requirements and submit a request to the Knox County Election Commission within the designated timeframe.
As the August general election approaches, voters are encouraged to plan ahead and
consider absentee voting if they may not be able to vote in person.
To learn more or request a ballot, visit the Tennessee Secretary of State’s website.
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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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