Knoxville TN, October 26, 2025

News Summary

The city of Knoxville is set to begin the Adair Park/Sue Clancy Greenway Extension in Fountain City. This half-mile greenway will connect Adair Park to areas south of Sharps Ridge, providing an alternative route for pedestrians and cyclists while alleviating traffic. Initial construction involves clearing underbrush and creating a pathway, with paving planned for the future. This project is part of Knoxville’s ongoing efforts to enhance access and promote active transportation in the community.

Knoxville Begins Adair Park/Sue Clancy Greenway Extension

The city of Knoxville is set to break ground on the Adair Park/Sue Clancy Greenway Extension in Fountain City on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. This half-mile greenway aims to enhance pedestrian and bicycle access, connecting Adair Park and residents north of I-640/Broadway to areas south of Sharps Ridge.

The primary goal of the greenway extension is to provide an alternative route for residents and park visitors, allowing them to avoid heavy traffic in the area. The greenway will run adjacent to properties owned by Knoxville Utilities Board and Lynnhurst Cemetery.

The Legacy Parks Foundation negotiated the easements necessary for the construction of the greenway; however, the City of Knoxville will take over maintenance of this connector. Initial work will be managed by the City Public Service Department, which will not hire an outside contractor for this phase.

Workers will begin construction by clearing underbrush along Lynnhurst Creek. A 10-foot-wide pathway will then be created using packed dirt reinforced with small gravel. Paving of the pathway will be addressed in a future phase, which is part of the City’s Five-Year Neighborhood Investment Plan. Funding for the paving project may come from a Sales Tax Referendum that will be on the ballot on Nov. 4.

This greenway initiative aligns with Knoxville’s ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian and bicycle access in Fountain City. Last year, the city completed a $3 million project improving 3,800 linear feet of sidewalk on Old Broadway. Additionally, a future extension of the First Creek Greenway in front of the Broadway Shopping Center is anticipated to begin construction in the upcoming year. The city envisions this new greenway connector facilitating bicycle travel between downtown Knoxville and Fountain City.

Key Project Features

• Break ground date: Oct. 29, 2025
• Greenway span: half a mile
• Targeted connections: Adair Park to areas south of Sharps Ridge
• Purpose: Avoid heavy traffic for residents and park visitors
• Initial construction: Managed by City Public Service Department
• Pathway width: 10 feet
• Current construction material: Packed dirt with small gravel
• Paving plans: Included in Five-Year Neighborhood Investment Plan
• Funding source: Potentially from Sales Tax Referendum on Nov. 4

Background Context

The development of the Adair Park/Sue Clancy Greenway Extension is part of a broader city initiative to enhance overall connectivity and accessibility for residents. This project builds upon previous infrastructure improvements, such as the significant sidewalk enhancement on Old Broadway, which was completed last year.

With the construction of the greenway, Knoxville aims to promote active transportation methods and offer residents a safe and accessible route to enjoy local parks and neighborhoods without the burden of traffic. The city looks forward to the positive impact this greenway will have on community mobility.

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• WATE: Knoxville to Add New Fountain City Greenway Connector
• WBIR: City Approves $1 Million for New Greenway
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• Wikipedia: Greenway
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