KAT Newsroom

Knoxville, TN – KAT is thrilled to announce that beginning March 9, 2026, 30-minute frequency will return to the following routes: Route 12: Western Avenue Route 17: Sutherland/Bearden Route 20: Central/Clinton Highway Since November, KAT has recruited 27 operators...

January 26, 2026 Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) Delayed Start Monday Morning with Severe Snow Routes Knoxville, TN – Due to winter weather, KAT will be delaying the start of service on Monday, January 26, 2026. The first lineup will leave Knoxville Station at 9:15 a.m....

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Knoxville Transportation Authority Nominating Committee will hold a meeting as follows: Date: January 14, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Knoxville Station, 301 E. Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915 The meeting is open...

Knoxville Area Transit Holiday Service Schedule Announcements KNOXVILLE, TN – Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is announcing its hours for the upcoming holidays. On December 24, 2025, KAT fixed-route and LIFT services will operate on a Sunday schedule. Customer Service...

Knoxville, TN -- The Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) will vote on the following service modifications following a public hearing at the upcoming Board meeting on November 20, 2025. This meeting will be held at 3:00 PM in the Main Assembly Room of the...

Knoxville, TN – The Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) will hold a public hearing during its regular Board meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM. This meeting will take place in the Main Assembly Room of the City-County Building. The purpose of this...

KNOXVILLE, TN – Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) has announced a proposal to make Route 1: Downtown Connector, a zero-fare service as part of a pilot program. The initiative aims to improve downtown access and encourage greater use of public transportation. The Knoxville...

Knoxville, TN – September 2, 2025 – Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is pleased to announce University of Tennessee Home Football Gameday service options as we gear up for the Fall season. There will be 3 options for attendees to get to and from the game. UT Football...

Knoxville, TN - August 25, 2025 - To support voter turnout and ensure access to polling stations, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is pleased to announce that all transit rides, including KAT's Lift service, will be fare-free on Election Day, August 26th. KAT’s regular...

August 25, 2025 Beginning today, August 25, 2025, the approved revisions to Route 1: Downtown Connector and Route 16: Cedar Bluff/Middlebrook are in effect. Route 1: Downtown Connector has expanded its routing to provide service to Covenant Health Park and the Old...