Knoxville Area Transit

Knoxville Area Transit
FormerlyK-Trans
Founded1967
Headquarters301 Church Avenue
LocaleKnoxville, Tennessee
Service typetransit bus, paratransit
Routes20
Stops500+
Stations1
FleetApprox. 100
Daily ridership8,000 (weekdays, Q1 2025)
Annual ridership2,500,800 (2024)
Fuel typeGasoline, Diesel, Hybrid-Electric, Electric
DirectorAquayla Maxwell
Websitekatbus.com

Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is the operator of public transportation in Knoxville, Tennessee. KAT operates 20 fixed bus routes, on-demand service, paratransit, and football shuttle buses. KAT formerly operated the transit service for the University of Tennessee, known as The T. In 2024, the system had a ridership of 2,500,800.