An upbeat Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed a budget that would spend more on police salaries and housing programs.
‘A Ritual for Justice’
Kincannon and Jacobs agree on an ambitious homelessness goal at Justice Knox’s annual Nehemiah Action assembly.
Consensus on Collaboration
A city-county summit on homelessness focused on communication among stakeholders and the need for housing.
A Plan for Attainable Housing
The city administration is taking a multi-track approach to addressing Knoxville’s housing shortage.
2024 Preview: Knoxville City Government
The Kincannon administration intends to roll out a comprehensive housing plan and get started on several high-profile development projects.
2023 Revue: Knoxville City Government
The election provided many of the year’s headlines, while other important stories focused on the housing crisis, safety and public project milestones.
Power Poll: 2023’s Most Important Stories
Survey respondents rank housing, 3rd grade retention, stadium construction and the Tennessee Three as the year’s top stories.
Second Term Priorities
Kincannon pledges to focus on safety, housing, public spaces and quality of life during her final 1,460 days as Knoxville’s mayor.
Motivation for Rent Moderation
Council approves expanding incentive programs to existing apartment buildings in an effort to keep from losing affordable housing units.
Seeding Affordable Housing
The city deploys funds to support the construction of 376 new affordable apartments and is planning new incentives for older complexes.