KCDC hopes to secure a $40 million federal grant to help pay for the transformation of Knoxville’s largest public housing community.
The Year Ahead: City of Knoxville
Public safety, housing and economic opportunity will continue to be at the center of the city’s agenda.
2021 Revue: City of Knoxville
Violent crime and KPD dominated city politics, along with the proposed multi-use stadium and an unusually partisan election.
A Pair of PILOTs
Payment-in-lieu-of-tax agreements approved by Council will allow residential projects to move forward.
City to Review Anti-Discrimination Efforts
Mayor Indya Kincannon offers a plan to review employment policies that combat racism and sexism.
A Bumpy Ride
A skeptical City Council OK’d scooter regulations on first reading, but had enough questions to make final approval far from certain.
Weekly Watch: Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2021
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Safe at Home
On a split vote, City Council gives the final approval needed to move the publicly financed multi-use stadium forward.
Practice Swings
City and county officials dig into the multi-use stadium proposal ahead of key votes on the $80.1 million project.
Stadium Agreements Come Together
Council, Commission and the Sports Authority begin the approval process for the proposed multi-use sports facility.