For five City Council members who are leaving office, Tuesday was the last meeting for them to conduct Knoxville’s business.
Emerald Contract Revised
Public criticism leads to changes to the deal to sell a portion of Chilhowee Park for a youth activities center days before City Council’s scheduled vote.
Expanding the Festival Footprint
Knoxville City Council has given initial approval to a measure that would allow beer sales at special events throughout the city.
Middle Housing After a Year
A Knoxville-Knox County Planning report outlines the progress of the t-city’s middle housing initiatives and possible changes to the program.
Blowing Whistles
The city’s new policy aims to make it easier to report waste, fraud and abuse, but opponents see flaws.
Council Expands Co-Response Program
The McNabb Center will use increased funding to boost pay for social workers, enabling KPD to deploy six teams to respond to mental health crises.
Fits and Starts
Inconsistencies have emerged as developers have begun projects in line with the city’s Middle Housing plan.
At Large or District Only
City Council gave preliminary approval to a referendum question that would let voters determine the format for future elections.
City Budget Sails Through
Council OKs spending plan by a comfortable margin, though members clash over police presence at meetings.
Tee Time
A local builder is leading an effort to bring a golf-themed entertainment complex to North Knoxville.