What: Announcement of initiatives to help South Knoxville businesses

When: 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7th

Where: Parking lot outside the Disc Exchange, 2615 Chapman Highway

Who: Mayor Madeline Rogero and Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis will announce new initiatives to help support and promote businesses in South Knoxville during the ongoing closure of the Henley Bridge. State Department of Transportation officials announced last month that work on the bridge will be extended through February 2014.