A Plan for a Span

The city will repair the iconic Gay Street Bridge for pedestrian and bicyclist use in the short term, but plans to replace it within a decade.

Weekly Watch: Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2025

Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

With federal funding on the way, Knoxville’s pedestrian bridge project connecting the South Waterfront and UT can move forward.

Local officials urge people to work with established nonprofits and agencies to help with the Helene disaster recovery.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Knoxville a $17.8 million grant to make a portion of Chapman Highway safer.

Turn Up Knox combines community credibility with professional training to save lives and foster safer neighborhoods.

Most respondents support public-sector efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and are taking action themselves.

After a 16-year slump, a record year for residential building permits in 2023 restored housing starts to pre-Great Recession levels.

The city wants a multi-use development to replace a surface parking lot across Magnolia Avenue from Chilhowee Park.

A consultant poses sweeping changes to parking in downtown Knoxville that could affect anyone who drives into the center city.