The decision to close the Foyer came about when a nonprofit’s mission collided with federal guidelines on low-barrier shelters.
2024 Preview: Knoxville City Government
The Kincannon administration intends to roll out a comprehensive housing plan and get started on several high-profile development projects.
2023 Revue: Knoxville City Government
The election provided many of the year’s headlines, while other important stories focused on the housing crisis, safety and public project milestones.
A Plan to Diminish Disparities
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.