Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon reviews the highs and lows of her tenure so far and previews her last 14 months in office.
The Power of Precedents
How a 22-year-old court ruling involving the City of Knoxville and Cherokee Country Club has affected County Commission’s quest to regulate data centers.
A Holistic Approach to Homicides
Knoxville went more than four months without a murder to begin 2026, and officials say the city’s comprehensive strategy is one of the reasons.
Kincannon Proposes ‘Lean’ Budget
The $499 million spending plan includes money for more police officers, housing, sustainability efforts and infrastructure, without requiring a tax increase.
Emerald Contract Revised
Public criticism leads to changes to the deal to sell a portion of Chilhowee Park for a youth activities center days before City Council’s scheduled vote.
The ABCs of TLC
The city’s place-based violence-reduction strategy relies as much on community relations as it does on enforcing the law.
Power Poll: Local Budgets
Respondents are generally supportive of the city and county budget plans, though a majority predicts cuts at the federal level will lead to increased spending.
Budget Up
In her State of the City address, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon stressed the importance of teamwork as she unveiled a $477.3 million spending plan.
Blowing Whistles
The city’s new policy aims to make it easier to report waste, fraud and abuse, but opponents see flaws.
A Healthy Financial Checkup
Midway through the fiscal year, officials say city finances are in good shape, though there is uncertainty about federal funding.