Lakemoor Hills

...the quiet side of the river...

Updates

2024 Happy Hours

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Greetings fellow neighbors!

In less than 2 months (March 15?) we will start the monthly Neighborhood Happy Hours @ Legacy Park. These will follow every 3rd(?) Friday through October. This is our 3rd year of Happy Hours, time flies!

Our March theme will again be a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Get your Irish on!!

I’m building a team of folk to help me this year, and I would appreciate your assistance. Here are some areas that you can serve our neighborhood as part of the Happy Hour team. 1. Set up 2. Tear down & cleanup 3. Organize food & drink 4. Promotion 5. Be a sponsor (contribute $ or supply food/ drink) 6. Special guest coordinator (like the owl lady and wine educator).

I’m open to your ideas. You can post them here or message me.

It will be great to come back out and enjoy each other’s company again. Cheers to another season of Happy Hours coming up!

SEPTEMBER HAPPY HOUR – NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

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September 15, 2023 will be the date of our next Happy Hour at Lakemoor Legacy Park & Garden. We want to celebrate those people who stepped out and helped their neighbors recover from the windstorm that blew through here in August. Our Emergency Response Team took action and many others throughout the neighborhood did the same, clearing driveways, creating passages through downed trees in the streets and moving debris. Come share your stories. Come let us recognize all of you that helped so much.

Please bring a dish to share with others and if you have an overabundance of produce from your garden, bring it and share with a neighbor or two. Bring a lawn chair. Bring your kiddos. Bring a beverage.

See you at 5 PM, September 15 at Lakemoor Legacy Park and Garden.

Important Message from the LHHA President

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Knox County Engineering and Public Works has informed us that for storm brush to be picked up in LH the following needs to happen:

Anyone wanting this done MUST call the Knox County Engineering and Public Works Dept at #865-215-5800 by August, 30 to include their pickup on the list.

Any brush needs to be within 6 feet side of the road and any brush or logs can’t be over 6 feet in length.

They will only pick up brush/logs. If any trash or construction debris is included, it will not be picked up.

Brush/logs should not be near a fire hydrant or utility poles or lines.

There is not a timeline when this will be collected; but, hopefully by the end of September or a month after 8/30.

It doesn’t sound like Knox County or their contractor is going to ‘street to street’ picking up brush/logs from the storm damage. If you are not on their list, your brush/logs will probably not be collected.

Note: LHHA can’t guarantee that brush/logs will be picked up by the county, but this is what we have been told.

June Neighborhood Happy Hour is ON!

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NEIGHBORHOOD HAPPY HOUR PRESENTS:  “Grillin’ with the Guys”

Friday, June 17th 5:00 PM

Serving up some awesome Burgers, Dogs and Corn on the Cob.  We have a good supply of chips and popcorn. You are welcome to bring something but it’s not necessary.
Will have plenty of water and ice.Alcohol and non-alcohol options are appreciated.
Bring your own beverage or extra to share.
Neighborhood Swap Table – bring items to give away, share, swap (music, garden veggies, wine, etc).
Exploding Kittens card game (similar to Uno).
Kiddie pool and sprinkler for the kiddos.
Special music playlist curated and provided by our very own Randy Kerns.
Donations welcome to support the monthly Happy Hours!
See YOU This Friday 5:00 PM at Lakemoor Legacy Park & Garden!

 

LHHA Membership Dues Renewals are In the Mail

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Dear Lakemoor Hills neighbors,

It is time once again for our annual membership drive for the Lakemoor Hills Homeowner’s Association.  Your $40 membership dues and participation are vital to the many benefits that our association brings to the neighborhood.

Each household will receive a renewal letter in the mail, but you are welcome to use this link to renew online. You can also renew online by going to our website https://lakemoor.org and selecting the HOA Dues and Renewal button at the top, left corner of the screen.

Also in the mailing is information about the Lakemoor Hills Resource Council, our 501 (c)3.  Through this organization we have been able to accomplish a number of projects in the neighborhood such as resurfacing the tennis courts, the development of Lakemoor Legacy Park & Garden as well as others.  Please read their information and consider a donation to help fund future projects.

We currently have a membership meeting scheduled for 7 PM on September 21 at Lake Hills Church.  It will be great to see our neighbors again!  Stay tuned for any updates.

Holiday Spirit Awards plus NEW Neighbors’ Choice Awards

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Lakemoor is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  Lights are being hung on the homes throughout our peninsula and our community tree is decorated.

The Beautification Committee’s secret panel of judges is excited to cruise the neighborhood selecting the properties they feel represent the Holiday Spirit in Lakemoor.   Three Holiday Spirit Awards will be awarded (homes that have won within the last three years are ineligible).  Judging will be Sunday & Monday Dec 13 & 14 so be sure your lights will be on.  Results will be posted Tue Dec 15th and yards signs placed.

NEW this year….you too will be able to vote in our new award category…NEIGHBORS’ CHOICE AWARD.  You will have three votes to cast for homes you feel display the spirit of Christmas in Lakemoor.  The three homes receiving the most votes will have a festive lawn sign (shown below) placed in the front of their Christmas Palace.   All residence are eligible to vote – you don’t have to be a member of the Lakemoor Homeowners Association.  Also all Lakemoor homes are on the ballot.  To vote you must have a Lakemoor address and a valid e-mail address.  Voting opened Dec 7th and will close Sunday Dec 13th at midnight.  This gives you all this week and weekend to tour the neighborhood enjoying the lights and determining your choices.  To vote Click the link below.

Lastly, if you aren’t a member of the Lakemoor Homeowners Association we encourage you to join and help support the wonderful neighborhood events like this!  (see link below on membership)

2020 Neighbors’ Choice Award for holiday home decorating

HOA Member Dues & Renewal

MONTLAKE DR. Traffic Change Begins Tomorrow

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KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling in Knox County should be aware of upcoming traffic changes along Alcoa Highway in Knox County.

Beginning on Wednesday, December 2, access from Barber Hill Road and Montlake Drive to Alcoa Highway will be closed.  Signage is in place for new traffic patterns for Barber Hill Road and Montlake Drive to and from Alcoa Highway.

Here is a look at the new traffic patterns for Barber Hill Road and Montlake Drive to and from Alcoa Highway.

Beginning on Wednesday, December 2, access from both Barber Hill Road and Montlake  to Alcoa Highway will be closed permanently.

New traffic patterns are as follows:

  • Montlake Drive traffic to Alcoa Highway northbound: Will travel east around the round-a-bout at Montlake round-a-bout, cross the bridge, turn left onto Collector 3, turn left onto Woodson
    Drive and then turn right onto Alcoa Highway northbound.
  • Montlake Drive traffic to Alcoa Highway southbound: Will travel south at the round-a-bout at Montlake round-a-bout, follow along Collector 6 (at the base of the large wall) and the turn right
    onto Alcoa Highway southbound at the stop sign.
  • Barber Hill traffic to Alcoa Highway northbound: Turn right onto Collector 3, turn left onto Woodson Drive and then turn right onto Alcoa Highway northbound.
  • Barber Hill traffic to Alcoa Highway southbound: Will travel across the bridge, turn left onto Collector 6, and turn right onto Alcoa Highway souhtbound at the stop sign.
  • Alcoa Highway southbound to Montlake Drive: Turn right onto Maloney Road, turn left at the round-a-bout and go east across the bridge, go left around the round-a-bout and turn right onto Alcoa Highway southbound, turn right onto Collector 5 (side road the runs by National Fitness Center and the Health Factory), turn left and cross the bridge, turn right onto Collector 6, and turn left at the round-a-bout to Montlake Drive.
  • Alcoa Highway northbound to Montlake Drive: Turn right onto Collector 5 (side road the runs by National Fitness Center and the Health Factory), turn left and cross the bridge, turn right onto Collector 6, and turn left at the round-a-bout to Montlake Drive.
  • Alcoa Highway northbound to Barber Hill: Turn right onto Woodson Drive, turn right onto Collector 3, turn left onto Barber Hill.
  • Alcoa Highway southbound to Barber Hill: Turn right onto Maloney Road, turn left at the round-a-bout and go east across the bridge, go left around the round-a-bout and turn right onto Alcoa Highway northbound, turn right onto Woodson Drive, turn right onto Collector 3, turn left onto Barber Hill.

This schedule is contingent on favorable weather conditions.  Motorists are advised to use extreme caution in this area as workers will be present.

For more information on this project, please visit: https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/sr-115-alcoa-highway-maloney-to-woodson.html

In 2016, the Tennessee Department of Transportation lost three workers in the line of duty. All three were struck by passing motorists. Those tragedies bring the total number of TDOT lives lost to 112. We don’t want to lose another member of our TDOT family. We’re asking you to WORK WITH US. Click on the WORK WITH US logo to learn more.

Mark Nagi

TDOT Community Relations Officer

Region 1 (East Tennessee)

7345 Region Lane

Knoxville, TN 37914

865-594-0161 (Office)

865-255-7731 (Cell)

www.tn.gov/tdot

Twitter: @MarkNagiTDOT

Alcoa Hwy Update – Bridges Open Dec. 2 – Traffic Reroutes

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The Blalock project manager has notified LHHA that on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 the Montlake and Mt. Vernon bridges will open.

Drivers that wish to go north on Alcoa Hwy towards downtown Knoxville

  • Drivers that wish to go north on Alcoa Hwy towards downtown Knoxville will cross Alcoa Hwy on the new Montlake bridge, turn left on the new feeder road on the east side of Alcoa Hwy and follow that new feeder road to Woodson Dr. There the driver will turn left onto Woodson and right onto Alcoa Hwy.

Traveling southward (towards Maryville) on Alcoa Hwy

  • Traveling southward (towards Maryville) on Alcoa Hwy, the exit from Alcoa Hwy to Montlake will no longer be open except to the first 4 residents who front on Montlake (2543, 2535, 2527, and 2519 Montlake). The barrier signage at Alcoa Hwy will indicate “LOCAL RESIDENTS ONLY”, which means ONLY the 4 addresses listed above at this time.
  • Those on Lynbrulee, Craghead and Trillium and all other residents who travel Montlake will have to access their properties by exiting at the Maloney bridge and driving through Lakemoor Hills to the intersection of Montlake and Maloney.
  • To leave Lakemoor Hills and go southbound on Alcoa Hwy, you will need to drive to Maloney Rd. and enter Alcoa Hwy by driving ¾ of the way around the roundabout and taking the exit to Alcoa Hwy.
  • This change will place a great increase in traffic on Maloney Rd. I encourage each of you to have patience and drive the speed limit (30 MPH) to make the roads safe for all.

Western Feeder Road (Lakemoor Hills Side)

  • The feeder road on the west side (Lakemoor Hills side) of Alcoa Hwy will be open to 2-way traffic between the Montlake roundabout and the Mt. Vernon bridge. This will allow the residents of Martha Washington Heights to join the Lakemoor Hills residents as we move northward to Woodson to enter Alcoa Hwy.
  • The remainder of the western feeder road (from Mt. Vernon bridge southward) will not be continuous to the Maloney bridge until AT&T relocates some telephone poles that restrict the completion of the paving. As we get more information about that progress, we will pass along to you.

Eastern Feeder Road (Martha Washington Heights Side)

  • The feeder road on the eastern side of Alcoa Hwy (Martha Washington Heights side) will be 2-way from Mt. Vernon bridge past National Fitness to SHA Automotive.
This is a lot to try to picture in your minds. Just remember, starting next Wednesday, Dec. 2, use extreme caution as you learn these new paths to enter and exit our neighborhood.
More updates will be posted as we hear from TDOT and Blalock.