Kincannon and Jacobs agree on an ambitious homelessness goal at Justice Knox’s annual Nehemiah Action assembly.
Consensus on Collaboration
A city-county summit on homelessness focused on communication among stakeholders and the need for housing.
No-Barrier Barriers
The decision to close the Foyer came about when a nonprofit’s mission collided with federal guidelines on low-barrier shelters.
Compassion and Preparation
Detailed planning and community volunteers enabled the warming center pilot project to save lives in Knoxville and Knox County.
Primary 2023: The Incumbent Mayor
Not surprisingly, Indya Kincannon is running on her record in her bid for re-election as Knoxville’s mayor.
A Positive Outlook
Positively Living’s Choice Health Network grows despite obstacles facing the LGBTQIA+ community it serves.
‘Rowing in the Same Direction’
The new city-county Office of Housing Stability and a summit requested by Justice Knox promise to place a stronger focus on affordable housing and homelessness.
A Snapshot of Homelessness
On Feb. 23, local service providers and volunteers counted the homeless population. They found the number had soared.
Weekly Watch: Jan. 24-30, 2022
The first month of 2022 closes out with a busy week of meetings — County Commission and City Council are both in action, along with two different equity task forces and some major decisions on the planned downtown stadium.
Looking for Answers
The city is adopting new strategies to fill gaps in the services provided to help the homeless population off the streets and into housing.