Getting Around Knoxville


Public Transportation

Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is the public transportation system in Knoxville, TN, offering bus and paratransit services to provide affordable and accessible transportation throughout the city.

  • Knoxville Area Transit

    Knoxville Area Transit

    Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is the City of Knoxville's transit system, operating buses, and paratransit service across the city. Our funding comes from the City of Knoxville, the state and federal governments and fare revenues. Many of our operators...

    Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is the City of Knoxville's transit system, operating buses, and...

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Airports near Knoxville

Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport is the closest airport to Knoxville, Tennessee and is located just 12 miles from downtown Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport boasts 120 daily flights from more than 20 nonstop destinations.

  • McGhee Tyson Airport

    McGhee Tyson Airport

    Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport is the premier air facility serving East Tennessee. It is both a public and military airport that is located 12 miles south of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The airport was named for United States Navy pilot Charles...

    Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport is the premier air facility serving East Tennessee. It is both a...

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Downtown Parking Options

Parking is FREE in several locations including the Market Square, State Street, Locust Street and Dwight Kessel garages (and at meters) weekdays after 6 PM and all day Saturday and Sunday.  Charging stations are also located throughout the city for your convenience.

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    Parking

    There are several options for parking in and around downtown Knoxville.  Many garages and lots are free on weeknights and weekends.

    There are several options for parking in and around downtown Knoxville.  Many garages and lots...

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Group Transportation

Knoxville offers several options for your private charter needs.  Group transportation, including taxis, intercity travel and shuttle services are available from several vendors. Vehicles range in size from sedans to 56-passenger long-distance coaches.

 

Knoxville Scooter & e-Bike Rentals

Knoxville is excited to offer premier scooter and e-Bike experiences to get you around town quickly when you don’t need a bike or a car.

 

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