The Kincannon administration intends to roll out a comprehensive housing plan and get started on several high-profile development projects.
2023 Revue: Knoxville City Government
The election provided many of the year’s headlines, while other important stories focused on the housing crisis, safety and public project milestones.
Second Term Priorities
Kincannon pledges to focus on safety, housing, public spaces and quality of life during her final 1,460 days as Knoxville’s mayor.
Second Effort Succeeds
The Planning Commission approved the Kincannon administration’s revised middle housing plan; now it goes to City Council.
Magnolia to Blossom?
A new fire hall, the redevelopment of apartment buildings and a bread factory, and the preservation of a historic house are on the drawing board.
Motivation for Rent Moderation
Council approves expanding incentive programs to existing apartment buildings in an effort to keep from losing affordable housing units.
Dashing Down the Stretch
An analysis of this week’s city election results shows support for the victors surged after the primary, but barely budged for the vanquished.
Election Blowouts
The three contested races on the 2023 city ballot turned out to be noncompetitive once voters went to the polls.
KFD to Pump Up Fulton
The Knoxville Fire Department plans to give a surplus pumper truck to Fulton High School as a teaching tool for future firefighters.
Transformation Celebrated
The city’s new Public Safety Complex in North Knoxville officially opens after five years of development.