Respondents are generally supportive of the city and county budget plans, though a majority predicts cuts at the federal level will lead to increased spending.
Budget Up
In her State of the City address, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon stressed the importance of teamwork as she unveiled a $477.3 million spending plan.
Housing Contributions
The city plans to use a portion of donated funds for neighborhood-scale affordable housing apartment projects.
Opening Day
Impressions and images from the return of the Knoxville Smokies to Knoxville for the first professional baseball game in Covenant Health Park.
Museum Canceled
The Clayton Family Foundation has nixed its plans to build a $100 million interactive science museum in East Knoxville.
Action Asks and Commitments
Kincannon and Jacobs agree to Justice Knox’s housing-related requests, but micro-transit could be a heavier financial lift.
Blowing Whistles
The city’s new policy aims to make it easier to report waste, fraud and abuse, but opponents see flaws.
A Healthy Financial Checkup
Midway through the fiscal year, officials say city finances are in good shape, though there is uncertainty about federal funding.
A Plan for a Span
The city will repair the iconic Gay Street Bridge for pedestrian and bicyclist use in the short term, but plans to replace it within a decade.
Turned Out
Inside the dispute that led to the city severing ties with Turn Up Knox, the violence interruption nonprofit it helped launch.