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.

Making Noise

Noise detection camera

The city has installed cutting-edge technology to identify traffic noise violations downtown, but there’s no means of enforcement.

Culture and Commerce Reunited

As Big Ears returns after a two-year hiatus, downtown Knoxville businesses welcome the festival back with open arms.

Expanding Downtown

After taking a breather, developers David Dewhirst and Mark Heinz are lining up projects north and east of the city’s core.

A Pair of PILOTs

Payment-in-lieu-of-tax agreements approved by Council will allow residential projects to move forward.

Developers Undaunted

State Supreme Court site development

Despite the economic woes unleashed by the global pandemic, real estate development continues unabated.

Turning Orange Into Green

Businesses downtown and on Cumberland Avenue are counting on UT students and sporting events to say afloat during the pandemic.

Downtown Incubators

TVA Credit Union Building

Two new enterprises aim to bring different kinds of industry and development into the heart of the city.

Cautious First Steps

Charlotte Tolley at Farmers Market

As reopening begins, businesses and consumers adjust to new norms while officials offer metrics for success — or failure.

Council Ponders a PILOT

Knoxville officials say converting the Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park to a Marriott would boost business for the convention center.