Call to Action

Owen Davis addresses City Council about gun safety legislation.

City Council endorses a resolution proposed by students urging state lawmakers to pass gun safety legislation.

‘No-Frills Budget’

Mayor Indya Kincannon at the City Council budget hearing.

During a marathon hearing on Tuesday, City Council members dove into Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed $432.9 million spending plan.

A Steady State of the City

Indya Kincannon and Victor Ashe

In a budget address that touted Knoxville’s great spaces, Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed no new big-ticket initiatives.

Senate Approves Election Bill

Sen. Frank NIceley photo

Knoxville’s process for electing district Council members would change in 2025 under legislation being finalized for the governor’s signature.

Bill Aims to Change City Elections

Vote chalkboard

Legislation under consideration in Nashville would force Knoxville to abandon citywide voting for district City Council representatives.

City: Pay Upgrades Effective

Mayor Indya Kincannon and Deputy to the Mayor Erin Gill photo.

Knoxville officials say this year’s salary overhaul is improving recruiting and retention amid a generally upbeat financial climate.

The Art of Governing

Council members painting photo

During their annual retreat, Knoxville City Council members agreed to focus on housing and poverty in the coming year.

Core PILOT Passes

Jared Schenk of Core Spaces

Council approves a five-year tax incentive for a development that would add roughly 2,000 residents to the Cumberland Avenue corridor.

Waterfront Project Appeal Denied

Janice Tocher photo

A development on Blount Avenue will move forward, but the dispute over its approval could lead to changes to the South Waterfront code.