~ from the City of Knoxville
Bike Walk Knoxville this Sunday, May 17, from 2-6 p.m. New this year, they will be on Gay St.! The route will go from Summit Hill to Hill Ave., and it will incorporate the newly opened pedestrian Gay Street Bridge.
Road closures will begin at 12:30 p.m. the day of the event.
Part of the fun is getting to explore the area shops and get to play in the street. This free family-friendly event has activities for all ages. Feel free to skate, walk, ride your bike, jump rope, or any other creative idea you can think of that would include active transportation.
Businesses and non-profits will have booths with other activities for you to engage in and learn from. They will be promoting physical activity, health, the outdoors, community connection, and safety.
Visit Knoxville is bringing Slippery Stairs to Open Streets! Slippery Stairs is a fun, comedic game show competition where contestants try to climb a set of stairs covered in water, soap, or lubricant, popularized by ESPN8: The Ocho.
Open Streets Knoxville is a yearly event hosted by Bike Walk Knoxville that connects community members with local businesses and organizations, creating space for people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, dance, and much more! More than a street festival, Open Streets Knoxville gives residents an opportunity to explore their community and access local businesses in a safe, fun, and family-friendly way. The event encourages the use of active transportation and healthy living and aims to reimagine our streets as public spaces.
