Call to Action

Owen Davis addresses City Council about gun safety legislation.

City Council endorses a resolution proposed by students urging state lawmakers to pass gun safety legislation.

Tethering Ban Advances

Janna Cecil, ChainFree Knoxville

Council gives initial approval to prohibit chaining dogs outdoors without on-site supervision.

Redeveloping Development

City of Knoxville Development Services Sign

A consultant’s report is providing a blueprint for the City of Knoxville to re-engineer its development approval processes.

Beast Burden

A gray tabby cat with kittens

A summer surge in demand for shelter has left Young-Williams Animal Center operating on “emergency only” status often in recent months.

Culture Appraisal

Police cruiser with lights on

Council approves a third-party examination of KPD to coincide with the arrival of the city’s new police chief.

Council OKs Budget, Tax Hike

Kincannon’s $434.1 million budget proposal and the accompanying 50-cent property tax increase get reserved but solid support.

Budget Under Pressure

Council gets an update on the city’s financial situation and a look at challenges for next year’s budget, particularly pension and personnel costs.