Knox County Schools provides free bus transportation to your child's school. The only exception is for students who live within the Parent Responsibility Zone (PRZ) of the school to which the student is zoned. If the student lives within the PRZ, the parent is responsible for providing transportation.

Bus Stop Locator

Use the Bus Stop Locator, to find the bus stop nearest to your home. Follow the directions on the site or take a look below for directions on using the Bus Stop Locator.

Bus Stop Request

Below you will find a link for requesting a new bus stop. The Transportation Department gladly reviews all requests for bus stop changes. Safety is of the utmost importance; therefore, all requests are carefully reviewed by our routing and safety teams. Bus stop requests will be reviewed when the 2024-2025 routes are finalized. You may still submit your request now.

• For Grades K - 5: The Parental Responsibility Zone is 1 mile. Distance between stops “shall be no closer than (1/4) mile apart” (KCS Handbook E.3).
• For Grades 6 - 12: The Parental Responsibility Zone is 1.5 miles. Distance between stops “shall be no closer than (1/2) mile apart” (KCS Handbook E.3)

Submit your request with the Online Form

An automated email will be sent confirming your submission. If you do not receive a reply, please contact the department:

• General Transportation Line: 865-594-1550
• Bus Safety Hotline: 865-594-1935
• Email: transportation@knoxschools.org