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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
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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.
