The South Knoxville waterfront and nearby neighborhoods don't need a pedestrian bridge for growth. Substantial changes have been happening for years, and the city recently hired consultants to identify the next opportunities for growth along the river.

The findings include a "statement piece" east of the Gay Street bridge akin to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga or the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.

Knox News journalists Ryan Wilusz and visual Brianna Paciorka discuss what a statement piece could look like, including their ideas for a museum showcasing the Southeastern Conference and an outdoor adventure park bridging downtown with the Urban Wilderness. 

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The South Knoxville waterfront and nearby neighborhoods don't need a pedestrian bridge for growth. Substantial changes have been happening for years, and the city recently hired consultants to <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2023/09/25/knoxville-south-waterfront-could-grow-without-university-tennessee-pedestrian-bridge/70774664007/">identify the next opportunities for growth along the river.</a>
The findings include a "statement piece" east of the Gay Street bridge akin to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga or the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
Knox News journalists Ryan Wilusz and visual Brianna Paciorka discuss what a statement piece could look like, including their ideas for a museum showcasing the Southeastern Conference and an outdoor adventure park bridging downtown with the Urban Wilderness. 
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Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

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The South Knoxville waterfront and nearby neighborhoods don't need a pedestrian bridge for growth. Substantial changes have been happening for years, and the city recently hired consultants to identify the next opportunities for growth along the river.  The findings include a "statement piece" east of the Gay Street bridge akin to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga.   Knox News journalists Ryan Wilusz and visual Brianna Paciorka discuss what a statement piece could look like, including their ideas for a museum showcasing the Southeastern Conference and an outdoor adventure park bridging downtown with the Urban Wilderness.   "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.