Public input sought for Howard Baker Ave redevelopment
By The BriefBrief
A prime Downtown Knoxville site on the 800 block of Howard Baker Jr. Avenue has been vacant since 2023 after the old Knoxville Police Department headquarters closed. City officials are asking the public for ideas on how the unused property should be redeveloped.
WHO:City officials; public participants
WHAT:Seeking public input on redevelopment of a vacant Downtown Knoxville property on the 800 block of Howard Baker Jr. Avenue.
WHEN:Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 3:49 PM ET
WHERE:800 block of Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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