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🔮 What’s next for Knoxville?
Now’s your chance to help shape Knoxville’s future. | Photo via City of Knoxville
City leaders are mapping out Knoxville’s next 25 years, and they want your input.
The City of Knoxville and Knoxville-Knox County Planning are updating their comprehensive plan, a long-range roadmap that will shape how the city grows. The effort — dubbed “What’s Next Knoxville?” — will help guide decisions on land use, transportation, and where future investments go.
The push comes as Knoxville faces rapid growth and a mix of overlapping challenges, from housing and infrastructure to preserving what makes the city unique. That’s where residents come in.
Throughout the year, organizers will host in-person events and engagement opportunities to gather feedback on what matters most to you. A slate of April listening sessions is already on the calendar, with additional ways to weigh in online expected in the coming weeks.
Want to stay in the loop? Sign up for newsletter updates and follow along as the plan takes shape.
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In the next 25 years, I hope Knoxville…
What would make Knoxville better in the next 25 years? From big developments to small fixes, we want to hear it all. Even your favorite restaurant chain opening a location here counts.
A cabaret-style cocktail bar is coming to the Old City. Helmed by the founders of Brother Wolf, the new concept called House of Strays will feature live performances, themed pop-ups, and Prohibition-style cocktails in the former Postmodern Spirits space. An opening date hasn’t been shared, but we’ll keep you posted.(Knoxville News Sentinel)
Outdoors
The James White Greenway is expected to reopen in about one month. Crews have been working to repair an eroded section, install a new safety fence, and smooth a nearby railroad crossing to improve access for pedestrians and cyclists.
Traffic
Heads up, SoKno drivers. A temporary four-way stop is now in place where Sevier Avenue, Island Home Avenue, and Foggy Bottom Street intersect. It’ll be replaced in the coming year with a permanent roundabout.
Closed
Painted Tree Boutiques has closed all locations nationwide, including its Knoxville shop on Kingston Pike. (WBIR)
Plan Ahead
Mark your calendar – the Tennessee Valley Fair’s Kickoff to Summer celebration is set for Saturday, June 6 at Chilhowee Park + Exposition Center. Expect inflatables, crafts, a petting zoo, giveaways, and plenty more fun at the free event.
State
The Internal Revenue Service expanded tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by January’s winter storm in all 95 Tennessee counties. The new deadline for Tennessee taxpayers is Monday, June 8.
Health
Don’t let orthopedic pain hold you back. Visit one of Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance’s Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics for same-day carewithout the hassle and high costs of an emergency room visit. Schedule an appointment or walk in.*
Think the $1.50 hot dog is the best deal at Costco? These 10 lesser-known perks might surprise you — including vacation packages and members-only movie tickets.*
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Shop
🎶 Crate expectations
City Editor Morgan here — can you tell I love vinyl? | Photo by 865today
Ready to get groovy, Knoxville?Record Store Day returns Saturday, April 18, celebrating independent record shops with exclusive vinyl releases, rare finds, and special events across the city. Here’s where to dig in.
Wild Honey Records will stock Record Store Day exclusives and vintage vinyl. Additional parking will be available in the lot behind Berry Highland Memorial.
Lost and Found Records is hosting an all-day celebration benefiting WDVX 89.9, with live music from six acts + hot dogs and drinks.
Hi-Fi & Fly is throwing its Spring Jam with free food, live music, and deals like 40% off vintage records and 15% off everything else.
Basement Records — home to one of East Tennessee’s largest vinyl collections — opens at 8 a.m. with a fresh wave of highly sought-after limited releases.
The Buy
Welcome to the cotton corner. Shop great 90-100% cotton finds we love under $30 — you’ll reduce microplastic exposure, fill your wardrobe with breathable, hypoallergenic fabrics, and invest in clothes that will hold up over time.
👚 This 95% cotton tee is so cute, under $15 while sales last, and the perfect layering piece for any outfit.
👖 Speaking of outfit layering — throw this cotton linen button-down over tanks and tees all spring long.
🌼 A six-pack of breathable 95% cotton undies is what your underwear drawer has been missing.
👕 Grab this pure cotton men’s tee in a few of your favorite colors while they’re 40% off — maybe you can finally throw away those old hole-y ones.
👛 Be on trend in a square-neck cotton tee that just needs jeans, a cute purse, and jewelry to make a cute outfit.
Plot twist: National Library Week kicks off this Sunday, April 19. If your library card is collecting dust, consider this your reminder to put it back into circulation. Don’t have one yet? You can start the application process online.
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