A joint city-county panel has been charged with developing a sustainable plan for responding to mental health crises.
Parking Options
A consultant poses sweeping changes to parking in downtown Knoxville that could affect anyone who drives into the center city.
Mayors Form Response Task Force
The United Way will help guide the new board in developing an alternative response program for mental health and substance misuse crises.
Transformation Celebrated
The city’s new Public Safety Complex in North Knoxville officially opens after five years of development.
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.
Urban Handyman Hangs It Up
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
Knoxville’s federal grant application for pedestrian bridge funding emphasizes linking an underserved area with the rest of the city.
Bridge Partners
The city and the University of Tennessee agree to build a pedestrian bridge across the Tennessee River — if the funding comes through.
Emergency Repairs
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.