City Considers Election Options

Election signs outside the City County Building

Knoxville officials have yet to decide whether to challenge the state law changing its district election process or ask voters to amend the charter.

Primary 2023: Election Day Arrives

Photo of city election mailers.

The mayor’s office, four City Council seats and the city judgeship are on the ballot during the first round of voting in this year’s election.

Greasing the Wheels of Development

Hancen Sale Photo.

Council OKs a flurry of proposals to make some types of commercial redevelopment and multi-family residential housing easier to build.

‘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.

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.

Looking for Long-term Solutions

Short-term Rental

Council members are considering tweaking the city’s short-term rental ordinance to bolster enforcement in residential areas.

City Budget Vote Looms

Council will take up Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed $434.1 million budget and accompanying property tax increase on Tuesday.

Taking Western to New Heights

KCDC hopes to secure a $40 million federal grant to help pay for the transformation of Knoxville’s largest public housing community.