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Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Saturday rate for Market Square Garage begins under new Downtown Knoxville parking plan
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Parking in the Market Square Garage will cost $3 beginning Saturday, April 5. This is all part of the city of Knoxville's new parking plan. The rate change comes as several events are set for April 5 in downtown from the First Friday Art Walk to the Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk and the Covenant Health Knoxville 5K. While the flat rate charge for Market Square begins on April 5, downtown garage enhancements, including a switch to the new digital payment system, will take place throughout 2025. Under the new plan, free parking after 6 p.m. on weeknights and all day on weekends will continue in every garage except for Market Square. During the week, the prices will remain $1 per hour with a max of $7 per day at Locust Street, State Street, Market Square, Main Avenue Garages and the Jackson Avenue Lot. In addition, payment will be required regardless of departure time. Artists to bring Downtown Knoxville to life for annual Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk In March, the city replaced parking signs and meters to convert to the digital payment system through ParkMobile. Street parking rates also increased from $1.50 to $2/hour for two-hour max zones, and spots with a 10-hour max were reduced to four hours max with an increase from $.30 to $1/hour. Throughout March and April, surface lot prices will be increased. On-street parking will be free before 8 a.m. and after 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and all day on Sunday. However, on Gay Street parking will be free at 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. A Discounted Downtown Worker Parking Program has also been established, allowing workers who meet certain financial guidelines to apply for a reduced parking pass that equates to $1.80 per day. Downtown workers who have an annual income below 80% of the area's median family income established by HUD are eligible for the discounted pass. In addition, all downtown workers are eligible for discounted monthly parking passes at the Civic Coliseum and Auditorium Garage A. Visit for more information and to learn how to apply. Knoxville Stadium unveils parking plan with 1,500+ spaces Parking citations are also increasing under the new plan, and new technology will give City Court automatic support for citation follow up, management and collection. The new rates can be seen below. Parking Violation Current Fine Proposed New Fine Meter Ordinance $10 Proposed New Fine Overtime Parking $10 $25 No Parking Zone $15 $25 Restricted Zone $15 $25 Improper Parking $15 $25 Fire Lane or Fireplug $25 $35 The new parking plan comes as Downtown Knoxville has grown significantly, with more businesses opening over the past few years. The city began working on a new plan for downtown parking in 2023 and sought input from the public. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon brings in $2.7 million
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — We are just days away from the 21st Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon. On Tuesday, city leaders and marathon officials held a press conference to preview the largest road race in East Tennessee. There are five different running events taking place over the weekend. 'We have to take care of our bodies' Doctor sets goal to take on Covenant Health Knoxville 5K 'From children running the Covenant Kids run to seasoned marathoners, participants of all ages challenge themselves to personal victories while spreading the message of health and wellness across generations,' Jeremy Floyd, Chief Communications Officer with Covenant Health. The race will not only impacts participants, but the local economy as well. 'Not only is this healthy for our physical and mental health, it's good for our economy too,' Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon said. 'A typical marathon weekend brings in $2.7 million.' How experienced marathon runners help others keep pace The course will take participants through scenic Knoxville neighborhoods, like Fort Sanders and Sequoyah Hills. Runners will also pass through WATE's parking lot. 'The beautiful thing about this course is it goes through so many historic neighborhoods, so if people are watching, they can watch the coverage on TV, but then they can go out their door and go and cheer people on,' Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Race Director Jason Altman said. Where to cheer on runners during the 2025 Knoxville Marathon There is an estimated 7,000 runners in this year's race. 'Our registration numbers are the highest they have ever been post pandemic level,' Altman said. 'That's full marathon, that's half marathon, that's relay, that's the 5k. I think were just attracting a little bit of a younger generation too. We have got sororities and fraternities who participating this year.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tight-knit RV park community in Harriman rocked by fire
HARRIMAN, Tenn. (WATE) — Four campers destroyed in a fire Wednesday evening has left the Roane County community rallying behind those who have lost everything. No injuries have been reported and the cause is still unknown, but it has left several residents of the Caney Creek RV park displaced. 'There's only three campers that did not burn to the ground, and mine was one of them,' said Caney Creek resident Beth Ingle. Knoxville postal workers join nationwide protests over threat of privatization When the fires broke out, Ingle said she and other residents of the park watched across the river at Roane County Park as their homes were destroyed. 'We're like family down here. Most of these people are actually from out of state, and we see each other every day,' she said. 'We're involved in each other's lives. We cook out together. And now they don't have anything, literally nothing.' Ingle said she felt fortunate her home was spared, but felt devastated for her neighbors loss. Despite not sustaining damage she did say the electricity was out for her section of the park, and she too was displaced. 'We have to take care of our bodies' Doctor sets goal to take on Covenant Health Knoxville 5K 'You hear these stories of like, maybe a plane goes down and you were supposed to be on that plane but you weren't and your life was spared,' she said. 'That's not to that extent, but that could have been me too.' While firefighters fought the flames, Benny Braden took photos, portraying the severity of fire. 'Honestly, it was really tough. Everybody was trying to get everything they could pretty quick, trying to assess the scene, make sure there's no victims. Make sure there were no hazards, and you obviously have propane tanks and things like that,' said the Roane County fire photographer. ▶ See more top stories on While he captured what the firefighters did to put the fire out, he said he was grateful he could show the work that went into it. Despite losing four homes the community says they will be there for each other 'We're all just so deeply close to the lord and all have that connection and its all going to be okay,' said Ingle. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
