Opponents of the proposed sale of a part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth Foundation broke off to hold their own discussion at a city-hosted meeting on Monday.
Sales-tax Battle Lines
Single-issue advocacy committees have formed on both sides of the city’s referendum question on raising the local-option sales tax.
Tax Backers
A group of city residents has formed Neighbors for Knoxville to advocate for passage of the local-option sales-tax increase on the November ballot.
A Polarizing Project in East Knoxville
Passions ran high at a sometimes-contentious town hall Monday on the Kincannon administration’s plan to sell a portion of Chilhowee Park.
Chilhowee Divisions
City Council approved Muse Knoxville’s relocation into the Jacob Building but delayed action on the planned sale of land to Emerald Youth Foundation.
Land-Sale Opposition
Dozens rally to raise objections to the proposed sale of Chilhowee Park property to Emerald Youth Foundation for a youth activities center.
The Muse on the Move
With philanthropic gifts and support from the Kincannon administration, the children’s science museum eyes an expansion into the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park.
Grandiflora to Bloom
Council approved a tax incentive this week for a nonprofit that’s renovating a former Magnolia Avenue church into an event venue.
Ballot Bound
City voters will decide on Nov. 4 whether to raise the local-option sales tax to pay for affordable housing and neighborhood infrastructure.
Weekly Watch: June 23-29, 2025
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.