In a new report, the Knoxville Chamber envisions a more vigorous private sector that can thrive during an anticipated economic transition.
Funding for Violence Intervention
With homicides still above pre-pandemic levels, KPD gets the green light to apply for a $2 million state grant to help prevent gun violence.
Funding Affordable Housing
City Council votes to help developers build and renovate hundreds of apartments for low-income residents through its Affordable Housing Fund.
Mayors to Procure Planning Staffs
Land use recommendations would come from the city and county administrations, not the quasi-independent regional planning agency.
Honoring Adolph Ochs
A plaque on Market Square recognizes the legendary publisher of The New York Times, who learned the newspaper business as a youth in Knoxville.
Axle Logistics to Expand
The rapidly growing North Knoxville firm looks to add workers and build a second facility on Central Street with the help of a county tax incentive.
Cradle Park Compromise
Tweaks to a sculpture installation plan would save four of five trees previously targeted for removal from Cradle of Country Music Park.
Triple Play Completed
A contentious City Council joins County Commission and the Sports Authority in approving a new stadium financing plan.
Officers Cleared
An internal investigation found that four KPD officers didn’t commit use-of-force policy violations in the death of Anthony Thompson Jr.
A Day for Dominion
City Council takes on a trio of unrelated matters involving a single West Knoxville development firm.