As the 2023 campaign season begins, we introduce the candidates for mayor, municipal judge and City Council.
Capital Contraction
The city has less than half of last year’s funding for capital projects, but won’t have to borrow money or dip into savings for infrastructure needs.
Searching for the Missing Middle
A new report recommends the City of Knoxville encourage more housing density near selected commercial centers.
2022 Revue: City of Knoxville
Change was a constant in city government this year, from stadium financing to taxes to KPD and more.
Green to Go Green
The federal Inflation Reduction Act could help the city reach its emissions goals faster and offers incentives for businesses and individuals.
Pedestrian Planning
The city has adopted a long-term plan to guide the expansion of the sidewalk network for years to come.
Emergency Repairs
The city is spending up to $5 million to fix a newly discovered safety hazard at one of the buildings being refurbished for the Public Safety Complex.
Flexibility for the New Chief
Reclassifying deputy chiefs would give the new KPD leader the ability to hire his top commanders from outside the department.
Imminent Installation
After a two-year delay due to COVID-19, a sculpture commissioned for Cradle of Country Music Park is approaching its debut.
A Snapshot of Homelessness
On Feb. 23, local service providers and volunteers counted the homeless population. They found the number had soared.