Tue
Mar 6 2007
05:48 pm
kids in the (downtown knoxville) 'hoods
By: kag

Since moving to our new house near Downtown Knoxville last September, my children have not had the chance to meet very many other kids/parents in our neighborhood. My kids attend schools in West Knoxville, so they also haven't met friends through the neighborhood schools.

I would really like for my kids to have some similar-age friends within walking distance. I'd also like to get to know other parents in the neighborhoods in and near Downtown Knoxville.

For this reason, I am starting an informal group for parents and kids in Old North Knoxville, 4th and Gill, Parkridge, and the other neighborhoods in and near Downtown Knoxville. I am envisioning get-togethers every month or so, as well as networking on the best neighborhood parks, babysitters, pediatricians, activities, etc.

If you would like to join the group, you can subscribe to our e-mail list here:

(link...)

No one can subscribe without my approval, and I hope this will keep the e-mail discussion list spam-free and family-focused. When you subscribe, please share your name (first name only if you are more comfortable that way) and the first names and ages of your children.

Let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to forward this message to other parents whom you think might be interested in our group.

Thanks-

Katie

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Tamara Shepherd's picture

Great idea!

Submitted by Tamara Shepherd on Tue, 2007/03/06 - 5:59pm.

What a terrific idea, Katie. My daughter was two when we left 4th & Gill, and I had the same problem. Kudos to you for your initiative!

(And those many neighborhood parks are an amenity I miss in my semi-rural Powell area.)

StaceyDiamond's picture

neighborhood

Submitted by StaceyDiamond on Tue, 2007/03/06 - 7:19pm.

My only child is a cat and some adopted neighborhood cats but I am interested in meeting people in walking distance in the area. I moved to Old North last fall because I was priced out of the Fort. I had moved to the Fort a few years ago as an "adult" student and fell in love with it- the constant flow of people and great vibe. In Old North there are wonderful sidewalks and a few places in walking distance but me and a handful of retirees and dog walkers are all that uses them any time weekdays or weekends. Despite the lovely houses the place is still car- centric and isolating. A co-worker in Forth and Gill from Boston feels the same way. Stacey

Ali's picture

knoxmoms.com

Submitted by Ali on Tue, 2007/03/06 - 9:11pm.

Hi Katie,

I am the site producer for a new Knoxville News Sentinel website called (link...). We are launching the site this Friday and have a free directory of play groups for our readers. We would love to include a link to your yahoo group - if that's OK with you.

We are also including a bit of info about the sorts of activities you do, the age group of kids you hope to attract etc. Feel free to drop me a line at jamesa@knoxmoms.com if you'd like to know more.

Best regards,
Ali

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