Transformation Celebrated

Photo of Public Safety Complex ribbon cutting.

The city’s new Public Safety Complex in North Knoxville officially opens after five years of development.

Building Backlogs

Photo of new houses under construction at the Meadows at Shannon Valley.

As the population continues to grow, the city and the county are struggling to keep up with the demand for approving construction projects.

Urban Handyman Hangs It Up

Rick Emmett Photo

Rick Emmett is retiring as the city’s downtown coordinator, leaving behind a legacy of pragmatic solutions to urban problems large and small.

Applying to Connect

Pedestrian Bridge Rendering

Knoxville’s federal grant application for pedestrian bridge funding emphasizes linking an underserved area with the rest of the city.

Bridge Partners

Councilman Tommy Smith Photo

The city and the University of Tennessee agree to build a pedestrian bridge across the Tennessee River — if the funding comes through.

Emergency Repairs

Professional Office Building

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.

City Budget Landscape

A property tax increase appears to be the most likely option for maintaining services while increasing employee pay.

Enter the Matrix

The city is hiring a California-based consultant to help streamline and improve its development services.

Course Corrected

After taking a $20 million hit from COVID-19, the city’s new public safety complex is on schedule to open in the fall.

Healthcare Comeback

The city and county are in talks to develop an acute care and behavioral health facility at the former St. Mary’s Hospital site.