KAT Newsroom

Mayor Madeline Rogero and others celebrated the purchase of Knoxville’s first all-electric buses, with an announcement and a ride on the all-electric bus from the selected manufacturer, New Flyer. Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is hopeful that the new buses will begin...

Knoxville Area Transit is pleased to announce that Mayor Madeline Rogero has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for her efforts in enhancing and promoting transit in Knoxville throughout her two terms...

Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is proposing route and schedule changes to several routes which, if approved, would take effect in January 2020. Proposed Changes by Route: Route 12 – Western Avenue:  To improve on-time performance and connections as well as streamline...

Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero is wrapping up two successful terms in office this year, but her positive impact on transit in this small city will be felt for years to come. Mayor Rogero understands that transit is essential to a fair and equitable city, and she has...

Knoxville Area Transit’s fourth free trolley line – the new Red Line, connecting a part of the South Waterfront and downtown – is scheduled to begin service on Monday, Aug. 19.   The trolley line will follow a circular route from the Trolley Superstop on Main...

After a career spanning over 30 years in transit in Knoxville, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) announces the retirement of Chief Operating Officer Beverly Campbell, and consequently the hiring of a new Chief Human Resources Officer, Julie Glibbery, as well as the...

Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) will join with around 200 other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in National Get On Board Day on Thursday, April 25.  KAT will offer service fare-free to encourage the public to ride and show their support for...

Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is pleased to announce the long-awaited availability of KATbus Tracker – a real-time bus tracking and trip planning app now available for Android and iPhone users.  The app allows users to find their bus on a map in real time, plan trips,...

Passengers waiting at Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) bus and trolley stops might see a new bit of information on their bus stop sign, indicating a texting feature for next bus information.  KAT is currently going through the process of placing stickers on all 1300 bus...

Keeping people safe – whether it is a passenger or an employee – is always the underlying first priority for Knoxville Area Transit (KAT). That focused intention has garnered KAT the coveted 2018 Gold Award in Safety and Security from the American Public...