Knox County Tennessee

Safe Routes to School

The Knox County Safe Routes to School Partnership works to make it safer, easier and more fun for kids to walk and bike to school.

Safe Routes to School in Knox County is making a difference because:

Watch the videos below for a few tips to ensure children are walking to school safely.

The Knoxville-Knox County Safe Routes to School Partnership can provide technical assistance, education and resources for schools and families. Please visit Bike Walk Knox's website to request more information on safe routes in your school's community. If you have any further questions regarding the Knox County Health Department’s involvement in the SRTS Partnership, contact Kinsey Simmerman at 865-215-5610 or kinsey.simmerman@knoxcounty.org. For more information about Safe Routes in general, visit the National Center for Safe Routes to School.



Have Questions?
Call: 865-215-5555
Email: health@knoxcounty.org


On the first Wednesday of each month (excluding August), KCHD will open at 11 a.m. due to monthly in-service. The 2024 in-service dates include Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4.