Council Kills Emerald Project

Debbie Helsley photo.

Members voted to remove the nonprofit’s contract from the agenda rather than vote on the merits of the proposal.

Emerald Contract Revised

Emerald Youth Foundation site plan rendering.

Public criticism leads to changes to the deal to sell a portion of Chilhowee Park for a youth activities center days before City Council’s scheduled vote.

Split Scene

E.V. Davidson Community Center meeting photo

Opponents of the proposed sale of a part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth Foundation broke off to hold their own discussion at a city-hosted meeting on Monday.

Chilhowee Divisions

Darris Upton photo.

City Council approved Muse Knoxville’s relocation into the Jacob Building but delayed action on the planned sale of land to Emerald Youth Foundation.

Land-Sale Opposition

Chilhowee plan opposition photo

Dozens rally to raise objections to the proposed sale of Chilhowee Park property to Emerald Youth Foundation for a youth activities center.

Ballfields and More For Burlington

Emerald Youth site photo

Emerald Youth Foundation hopes to buy an underutilized section of Chilhowee Park for a youth education, activities and sports center.

Emerald in the Rough

Providers plan to open a health clinic at the Emerald Youth Foundation ministry complex under construction in Lonsdale.