Reconnecting East Knoxville

Tanisha Fitzgerald-Baker photo.

A $42.6 million federal grant will help pay for infrastructure improvements to help repair the damage of urban renewal.

Second Effort

Pedestrian bridge rendering

City officials say their new application for a federal grant needed to pay for a pedestrian bridge is stronger than last year’s spurned proposal.

No-Barrier Barriers

The decision to close the Foyer came about when a nonprofit’s mission collided with federal guidelines on low-barrier shelters.

2023 Revue: Knoxville City Government

Mayor Indya Kincannon oath of office photo

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

Photo of Fulton High Fire Science Class

The Knoxville Fire Department plans to give a surplus pumper truck to Fulton High School as a teaching tool for future firefighters.

‘No Good Way’

A Man walks along railroad tracks in the Old City photo.

Stadium construction blocks pedestrian and cyclist access between East Knoxville and Downtown.