The $499 million spending plan includes money for more police officers, housing, sustainability efforts and infrastructure, without requiring a tax increase.
Community-Responder Proposal
A city-county task force has developed a roadmap for an alternative to police response to low-risk E-911 calls.
Transformation Milestone
The first section of new apartment buildings of the Transforming Western project is ready for residents.
History Repurposed
With support from the City and other partners, a pair of Knoxville’s historic buildings have been renovated for contemporary uses.
Climate Collaboration
The region’s first unified climate action plan aims to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and improve the quality of life in the Knoxville area.
Restocking Food Pantries
Knoxville city government teams with the United Way of Greater Knoxville to help fund organizations serving residents who’ve lost SNAP benefits.
City Voters Reject Sales-Tax Hike
The referendum spurred turnout in a Knoxville municipal election that produced blowout victories in most City Council races.
Funding on Standby
City Council gave initial approval to an ordinance that would triple the dollars for affordable housing — but only if voters approve a sales-tax hike.
Election 2025: Sales-tax Referendum
A guide to the ballot question, the spending plan if the measure passes and the campaigns for and against a city sales-tax increase.
Council Kills Emerald Project
Members voted to remove the nonprofit’s contract from the agenda rather than vote on the merits of the proposal.