McGhee Tyson Airport has shut down the elevator in its parking garage so contractors can swap it out, all part of a larger push to get the terminal ready for Southwest Airlines’ planned arrival. Airport signage and staff say the replacement elevator is expected to be up and running by mid‑February, and temporary employees and traffic officers are in place to steer passengers through the disruption. For now, travelers are being urged to pad their schedule with a little extra time while the work wraps up.
Board Signs Off On Elevator Work
The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority signed off on the garage elevator replacement and approved CHA Consulting to handle the project under a $276,470 work authorization, as reported by The Daily Times. The…..