Knoxville restricts skateboarding on Market Square, downtown sidewalks, and parking garages under City Code Chapter 35, while allowing it at Tyson Skate Park and designated areas.
Knoxville Code Chapter 35 vehicles and Chapter 21 misdemeanors prohibit skateboarding on sidewalks in business districts, parking structures, public stairs, and government buildings. Market Square and the downtown core are heavily posted. Skating on streets is allowed where bicycles are permitted, generally on streets under 35 mph, but riders must yield to pedestrians and follow traffic rules. Tyson Skate Park at Tyson Park and the Westwood Skate Park provide dedicated facilities. Helmets are required for riders under 16 statewide.
Citations on Market Square or downtown sidewalks risk fines under $50, with confiscation possible for repeat offenses and trespass on private lots.
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