Redevelopment Updates

Downtown Green Power Initiative Halfway There
KUB and the city of Knoxville are encouraging downtown residents and businesses to purchase green power as part of an initiative to make downtown Knoxville “green.”
Block for block, downtown recently surpassed the halfway mark to the goal with 280 green power blocks sold.

The initiative was kicked off in May 2008, with a goal for downtown to purchase an additional 400 blocks of green power. The goal represents the 400 city blocks in downtown Knoxville.

Green power, which is energy created by renewable resources such as wind, solar power and methane gas, is provided by KUB through TVA’s Green Power Switch program. Each 150-kilowatt-hour block of green power purchased costs $4, which is added to the customer’s bill.

Downtown residents and businesses as well as all KUB customers can sign up for green power. For more information or to sign up, visit the Environment section at www.kub.org.

Holiday Season Just Around the Corner
Christmas in the City is back for a celebration of the holiday season throughout downtown Knoxville. Numerous downtown events are planned, including some old favorites and some new attractions.

Regal Celebration of Lights – November 28, 6 p.m., Gay Street at Krutch Park – It features the lighting of the 38’ First Tennessee Foundation Christmas Tree accompanied by thousands of lights decorating Krutch Park, the extension and Market Square. The Celebration of Lights also throws the switch on Up on the Rooftops, which includes hundreds of brightly lit Christmas trees adorning the roofs of buildings downtown and across the city. This year will also feature WDVX's Ho-Ho-Hoedown concert on Market Square at 7 p.m.

WIVK-Fowlers Santa Claus Parade – December 5, 7 p.m., Gay Street & the Old City – This traditional event welcomes Jolly Ole St. Nick to downtown Knoxville and features a selection of high school bands, dancers, floats and local celebrities. Julianne Hough will serve as the parade’s Grand Marshal.

A complete listing of Christmas in the City events can be found on the City of Knoxville's web site at www.cityofknoxville.org/christmas, or in Christmas in the City brochures found at many local businesses and organizations. Or contact the City's Office of Special Events at 865-215-4248.

Holidays on Ice is Back
Time to lace up for Knoxville’s Holidays on Ice. The festive family fun returns in 2008 for its fourth season. Alstom presents Knoxville’s Holidays on Ice beginning November 28 and running through January 1.

Last year 16,000 folks took to the ice and spectators from all over East Tennessee experienced this one-of-a-kind event in the heart of downtown Knoxville.

Tickets are only $7 for Adults and $5 for Children (12 & under). Season passes are also available for $30 for children and $45 for adults. For a complete list of hours of operation and more information, visit www.knoxvillesholidaysonice.com.