A new report recommends the City of Knoxville encourage more housing density near selected commercial centers.
Housing Moves South
As County Commission approves a contentious rezoning, a developer’s representative says South Knox County ‘is on the map now.’
Housing Shortage Drives Price Spike
Data shows ‘unprecedented’ 22 percent increase in local housing costs last year, as demand outstrips supply.
Assisted Living to Close, Citing State Funding
SCHAS will shutter Renaissance Terrace, displacing 45 elderly and mostly low-income residents.
$14 Million of Help for Renters
A large infusion of federal pandemic aid for housing costs has Knox County scrambling to get it distributed.
A Plan for HUD Funds
The City of Knoxville is in the final stages of setting priorities for spending millions of federal housing dollars over the next five years.
Weekly Watch, Jan. 20-26, 2020
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of public meetings and civic events.
Farragut Bans Short-Term Rentals
The West Knox County town doesn’t want to be overrun by Airbnb and its ilk.
ACT-IVATED
An alliance of East Tennessee social activists debuts with a candidate forum featuring a roster of Democrats. (Republicans were invited.)










