Wed
Aug 14 2019
07:29 am
What: Suttree Landing pavilion and kayak launch ribbon cutting ceremony Friday
When: Friday, August 16, 2019 - 4:00pm
Where: Suttree Landing Park, Waterfront Drive, South Knoxville
Construction of the new pavilion and kayak launch at Suttree Landing Park on the South Waterfront is finally complete. The City is having a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. at the park.
The $2 million project includes a new pavilion, kayak launch, floating dock, sidewalks, picnic tables, restrooms and the first City-owned ADA-accessible kayak launch system.
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