Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon reviews the highs and lows of her tenure so far and previews her last 14 months in office.
Disputed Disability Duties
The retirement of the City’s ADA coordinator and the reorganization of compliance responsibilities was messier than it first appeared.
Noel Seeks to Make Amends
Back from his suspension, Knoxville’s police chief offered apologies and took responsibility for behavior that he said was ‘not who I am.’
Noel Suspended
Report: Knoxville’s police chief exchanged ‘flirtatious and sexually suggestive’ text messages with a female subordinate officer.
A Holistic Approach to Homicides
Knoxville went more than four months without a murder to begin 2026, and officials say the city’s comprehensive strategy is one of the reasons.
Kincannon Proposes ‘Lean’ Budget
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.