2023 Revue: Knoxville City Government

Mayor Indya Kincannon oath of office photo

The election provided many of the year’s headlines, while other important stories focused on the housing crisis, safety and public project milestones.

Dashing Down the Stretch

Amelia Parker, Debbie Helsley and Tyler Caviness.

An analysis of this week’s city election results shows support for the victors surged after the primary, but barely budged for the vanquished.

Election Blowouts

Amelia Parker on election night

The three contested races on the 2023 city ballot turned out to be noncompetitive once voters went to the polls.

Parsing Partisanship

Photo of city election campaign signs.

The city of Knoxville holds nonpartisan elections. What, exactly, does that mean?

A Final Forum

Photo of City Council candidate forum

City Council candidates address housing, policing and partisanship during their last joint opportunity to reach voters before the start of early voting.

Judicial Jabs

Photo of city judge candidates Tyler Caviness and John Rosson

The city judge contenders got a little scrappy about experience and partisanship during Monday night’s candidate forum.

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.