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Weekly Watch: May 19-25, 2025

Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

With federal funding on the way, Knoxville’s pedestrian bridge project connecting the South Waterfront and UT can move forward.

City Council will vote on four contracts Tuesday to fund a long-awaited streetscapes project on the South Waterfront.

A closer inspection found more problems with the historic Gay Street Bridge, increasing the likelihood of a long-term repair project.

City officials say their new application for a federal grant needed to pay for a pedestrian bridge is stronger than last year’s spurned proposal.

In preparation for development, KCDC has purchased property for the southern end of the proposed pedestrian bridge across the Tennessee River.

The future of the historic JFG Coffee sign is in doubt after it was suddenly taken down and put into storage this week.

The governor’s amended budget includes $20 million for the pedestrian span in Knoxville, but more funding sources are needed to move forward.

Knoxville’s federal grant application for pedestrian bridge funding emphasizes linking an underserved area with the rest of the city.