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Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
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Road closures, construction impacting drivers in East Tennessee this weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — From Chalk Walk to the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon to ongoing projects across the region, 6 News anchor Bo Williams has what East Tennessee drivers need to know before hitting the roads this weekend. Major road closures for the marathon will begin at 7:20 a.m. on Sunday and will be in place through 2:30 p.m. The Clinch Avenue viaduct, the start for all the races, will be closed from 1 p.m. on Saturday until 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. To see the full list of road closures, click here. Investigation underway after four injured in shooting outside West Knoxville bar The Tennessee Department of Transportation has issued its weekly construction report for April 4 through April 9, detailing ongoing and upcoming construction activities. This report includes information about lane closures and road work across 24 East Tennessee counties. TDOT-Weekly-Construction-Report-4-3-25-to-4-9-25Download Starting on April 4, the Market Square weekend pedestrian zone on Union Avenue and Market Square will go into effect two hours earlier at 4 p.m. on Fridays and continue through 6 p.m. on Sundays. To learn more about the pedestrian zone, click here. Chalk Walk is on April 5 and is expected to draw thousands of people to downtown. It will begin at 8 a.m. and run through 7:30 p.m. in Market Square. Find live traffic conditions: TDOT Smartway Map If you have any specific questions about road work in your area, email bwilliams@ 6 News takes a look at upcoming road work and traffic conditions from the 6 News Alert Desk on Friday afternoons. Stay up to date with the latest road work updates here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Artists to bring Downtown Knoxville to life for annual Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The 17th annual Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk returns on April 5, transforming Downtown Knoxville into an outdoor art gallery. The event will include over 300 artists, food trucks, a beer garden, and free children's activities. More than 30,000 people have attended in past years, and organizers expected this year to be even bigger. Lady Vol pitcher Karlyn Pickens throws fastest pitch in college softball history 'Chalk Walk is one of our most popular events of the year—not just for attendees, but for the artists too,' said Emily Curran, Dogwood Arts Visual Arts Program Manager. 'Spots fill up fast—we have around 150 available, and they were nearly gone within a day of opening applications. This year, we have 200 artists on the waitlist!' The chalk walk will begin at 8 a.m. and run through 7:30 p.m. in Market Square. Children will also be able to create their masterpieces in the First Horizon Fun Zone on Market Street, where free chalk will be provided. Dogwood Trails celebrates 70 years of showcasing Knoxville's natural beauty Artists will compete in 12 categories, including Elementary, Middle School, High School, College, Adult, Family, and the prestigious Sidewalk of Fame. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded by a panel of judges to outstanding pieces. Attendees can also vote for their favorite in the People's Choice Award, presented by WIVK FM-107.7. An awards ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on the Market Square Stage. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
