Armed with a consultant’s recommendations, the city outlines a strategy to increase the business it does with disadvantaged business enterprises.
KFD to Pump Up Fulton
The Knoxville Fire Department plans to give a surplus pumper truck to Fulton High School as a teaching tool for future firefighters.
Vision Zero Comes into Focus
The ambitious goal of Knoxville’s action plan for street safety is to eliminate traffic deaths by 2040.
‘No Good Way’
Stadium construction blocks pedestrian and cyclist access between East Knoxville and Downtown.
Townhouse Uptick
With hillside protection regulations and a hot housing market, developers bring higher-density projects to the Planning Commission.
Building Backlogs
As the population continues to grow, the city and the county are struggling to keep up with the demand for approving construction projects.
City Election Lineup
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.