A property transfer from the city to KCDC sets the stage for a request for proposals for the McClung Warehouses site.
Weekly Watch: April 15-21, 2024
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Consensus on Collaboration
A city-county summit on homelessness focused on communication among stakeholders and the need for housing.
Reconnecting East Knoxville
A $42.6 million federal grant will help pay for infrastructure improvements to help repair the damage of urban renewal.
New Vision for an Old Eyesore
McCarty Holsaple McCarty plans to renovate the Sanitary Laundry Building for its new headquarters, as well as shared space for creative enterprises.
Second Effort
City officials say their new application for a federal grant needed to pay for a pedestrian bridge is stronger than last year’s spurned proposal.
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.
‘No-Frills Budget’
During a marathon hearing on Tuesday, City Council members dove into Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed $432.9 million spending plan.
Funding Affordable Housing
City Council votes to help developers build and renovate hundreds of apartments for low-income residents through its Affordable Housing Fund.
Stadium Construction Reboot Nears
With materials prices stabilizing, bidding and budgeting efforts will begin in the coming weeks, with construction to start in early 2023.