A majority of respondents approve of government actions such as zoning changes and incentives to address the lack of housing in the area.
A NIMBY Win
Organized opposition from high-income residents kills an affordable housing project planned for the Choto area of Southwest Knox County.
Primary 2023: The Incumbent Mayor
Not surprisingly, Indya Kincannon is running on her record in her bid for re-election as Knoxville’s mayor.
Affordable No More
A new report says higher housing costs are here to stay in Knox County for the foreseeable future.
‘No-Frills Budget’
During a marathon hearing on Tuesday, City Council members dove into Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed $432.9 million spending plan.
An Alternative State of the City
Social justice advocates offer a vision of Knoxville that differs from Mayor Indya Kincannon’s, and propose last-minute budget changes.
‘Rowing in the Same Direction’
The new city-county Office of Housing Stability and a summit requested by Justice Knox promise to place a stronger focus on affordable housing and homelessness.
Weekly Watch: April 17-23, 2023
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Funding Affordable Housing
City Council votes to help developers build and renovate hundreds of apartments for low-income residents through its Affordable Housing Fund.
Housing Shortage Drives Price Spike
Data shows ‘unprecedented’ 22 percent increase in local housing costs last year, as demand outstrips supply.