Route 40: South Knoxville

Route Info

Currently Operating on a Reduced Service Schedule

Due to our on-going workforce shortage, Route 40: South Knoxville is on reduced service:

• Service once an hour and reduced weekday and Saturday service ending with a last trip at 9:15 p.m. Restored last inbound trip on weekdays and Saturdays.
• New routing to improve on-time performance: Route 40 will take the Gay Street Bridge outbound and inbound. No longer serves Hill Ave or Hall of Fame.

Weekday Schedule

Saturday Schedule

Snow Route

No service to Gilbert or McClung. Route uses Island Home Avenue to South Haven.

Severe Snow Routes

If weather conditions become severe, KAT may begin running on Severe Snow Routes. When this happens, service will ONLY be provided on the major corridors of Knoxville. This includes: Route 11: Kingston Pike (to Walker Springs), Route 12: Western Avenue (to I-640 Plaza), Route 22: Broadway (to Essary), Route 31: Magnolia Avenue (to Burns), and Route 41: Chapman Highway (to Walmart).

During Severe Snow Routes, all passengers ride free, but please note: KAT can return to Snow Routes before a passenger’s return trip and the passenger will be required to pay regular fare for that portion of the trip.