– Tilling common ground today . . . Harvesting enduring relationships tomorrow.

COVID Vaccination Plan

January 5, 2021 0

With the beginning of COVID-19 vaccine availability, the Knox County Health Department (KCHD) has been experiencing extremely high call volume as well as dramatic increases in email and social media requests for information. As trusted community partners, KCHD wanted to […]

Pancake Breakfast-Cancelled

November 9, 2020 0

Due to the most recent spikes in COVID-19, the planned pancake breakfast is cancelled. Plans for future events are underway. The Southside Waterfront Neighborhood Association continues its mission to engage all residents including our students. Thursday, November 19th, SWFT will […]

W. Blount Closing

November 8, 2020 0

City of Knoxville Press Release Nov. 6, 2020 Contact: Eric Vreeland 865.215.3480 Office 865.258.3431 Cell SECTION OF WEST BLOUNT AVENUE TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY, Beginning November 16, 2020 AS PART OF KERN’S BAKERY REJUVENATION Restoration of the historic Kern’s […]

2021 Board of Directors

October 27, 2020 0

The Southside Waterfront Neighborhood Association is happy to announce its new administration for 2021. The officers are: Drew Jeske-Polyak, President Alan Cheatham, Vice President Debbie Mallard, Secretary/Treasurer Welcome them by sending an email to editor@southsidewaterfront.org

2020 Holiday Safety

October 27, 2020 0

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas are upon us. There have been numerous news reports concerning holiday celebrations, in this year of COVID-19, on how to stay safe and healthy. Family gatherings are expected to take place and we, in the […]

SWFT Board Meeting

January 11, 2021 0

Monday, January 25, 2021 the SWFT Neighborhood Association will meet at 6:00 – 7:00 pm via Zoom. All CityView & 303 Flats residents are invited to attend. Agenda items will include: membership report, financial report, treasure hunt, 2021 Neighborhood grant […]

Student Ambassadors

November 5, 2020 0

The Southside Waterfront (SWFT) Neighborhood Association is committed to enhancing the quality of life for everyone who resides at CityView and 303 Flats, regardless of whether they rent or own. The unique blend of working & retired professionals and university […]

2021 Board of Directors

October 27, 2020 0

SWFT Elections – Vote NOW

October 14, 2019 0

The nomination period for new SWFT Neighborhood Association officer elections has closed and voting has begun. Please cast your vote now at THIS LINK. No login is required. Online voting will end on Monday, October 28th at 6:30 pm – […]

Accepting Nominations Now

September 16, 2019 0

In just 2 years, SWFT has achieved many milestones as one of Knoxville’s newest neighborhood organizations. Much of our success can be attributed to the level of neighbor engagement through communications via our Grapevine Newsletter and participation in our Second […]

Art Wraps

October 27, 2020 0

The above picture is just one of Russell Briscoe’s work that is being considered. Downtown Arts Wraps take plain traffic engineering boxes and turn them into stunning canvasses portraying the artwork of some of the important Knoxville artists from the […]

One Cup at a Time

October 14, 2019 0

SWFT held its second ‘One Cup at a Time’ coffee hour at 303 Flats, Monday, October 14, 2019. This time we partnered with 303 Flats and participated in their ‘Breakfast On The Go’ concept. They provided donuts and water and […]

They’re Coming . . .

September 26, 2019 0

Patience comes to those who wait! During the preliminary research and planning process, we were instructed not to expect too much in regards to seeing butterflies during the first year. In the past one month, multiple people have reported seeing […]

What Will Be Dredged Up Next?

July 23, 2019 0

Have you ever wondered why the boat docks at CityView get all bent out of shape in the wintertime? Every winter, the TVA drops the river water level by 10 feet in anticipation of winter snow and spring rain. The depth […]

Convertible Bench/Tables

June 26, 2019 0

Soon, SWFT will be taking delivery of 4 convertible park bench/picnic tables. Funding for these practical amenities, which will be positioned on the terrace overlooking the butterfly garden beds, was made possible through last year’s Neighborhood Small Grants Program. Placing […]

COVID Vaccination Plan

January 5, 2021 0

TN COVID-19 Vaccination

December 4, 2020 0

In advance of the arrival of the vaccine in Tennessee, we wanted to share information with you about the expected timeline, available resources, and frequently asked questions. In October, Tennessee’s State Pandemic Vaccination Plan was submitted to the Centers for […]

Reminder: Knoxville Mask Mandate

November 13, 2020 0

On July 1, 2020, the Knox County Board of Health voted to issue the COVID-19 Face Covering Regulation requiring community members to wear face coverings in most public spaces. Children under 12 years of age and those with certain medical conditions are […]

Reminder: Wear a Mask

November 13, 2020 0

Directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html Your mask helps protect those around you COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets. Respiratory droplets travel into the air when you cough, sneeze, talk, shout, or […]