Knoxville Area Transit Employee Directory
Civic and Social OrganizationsTennessee, United States51-200 Employees
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) operates as the public transit system for the city of Knoxville, Tennessee, providing transportation services to residents and visitors in the area. Based in Knoxville, KAT serves as a municipal agency within the civic and social organizations sector, supporting urban mobility and facilitating access to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. The organization emphasizes practical transit solutions, including fare payment innovations and route planning, with recent developments such as a new fare-capping payment system and the launch of a revised service plan. KAT’s long-standing programs include historically notable initiatives such as the revival of a modern trolley system in the downtown area and the implementation of a next-generation mobile ticketing system, reflecting ongoing efforts to modernize and streamline public transportation. The agency operates with a regional footprint and workforce suited to managing street-level transit operations, maintenance, and customer-facing services in the city and its environs.