Saying YES! to Knoxville

YES! Knoxville photo collage.

YES! Knoxville, a local nonprofit, calls for improved infrastructure and tackles the housing crisis through ‘education, outreach, and advocacy.’

Sales Tax Hike Clears First Hurdle

Mayor Indya Kincannon photol

Council gave initial approval to placing the .5 percent sales tax increase proposal before the voters in the November general election.

Bucket Lists

City projects photo collage.

The Kincannon administration releases its district-by-district priorities for spending increased sales tax revenues should voters approve raising the rate.

A Levy for the Long Haul

Gwen McKenzie photo.

Kincannon administration officials contend the proposed sales tax hike would provide resources for unmet needs now and in the future.

‘A Tight Year’

Glenn Jacobs photo.

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs proposes a budget that’s far from extravagant and doesn’t call for a property tax increase.

Power Poll: Bridges and Roads

Bridges and Roqads photo.

Respondents to this month’s survey agree with the city and county approaches to infrastructure — and a majority is willing to pay more for it.

A New Way to Pay

Barak Saltzman photo

Commission OKs the county’s first residential infrastructure development district, with conditions.

Rivers and Roads

Screenshot of video showing plans for Hardin Valley Road widening

With plans to alleviate Hardin Valley traffic and protect waterways, Knox County attempts to catch up to its own growth.

Interstate Makeover

Tennessee Transportation Commission Butch Eley photo.

TDOT is planning a comprehensive overhaul of I-40/75 through West Knox County that would include choice lanes and interchange upgrades.