An initial vote signals the city’s owner-occupancy requirement for accessory dwelling units will remain in place.
A Plan for Attainable Housing
The city administration is taking a multi-track approach to addressing Knoxville’s housing shortage.
Meeting in the Middle
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon’s middle housing proposal is poised to go into effect after City Council’s unanimous endorsement.
Greasing the Wheels of Development
Council OKs a flurry of proposals to make some types of commercial redevelopment and multi-family residential housing easier to build.
Council Mulls Ending ’50 Percent Rule’
City officials say existing parking lot regulations impede redevelopment projects in areas most in need of new investment.
Call to Action
City Council endorses a resolution proposed by students urging state lawmakers to pass gun safety legislation.
A Steady State of the City
In a budget address that touted Knoxville’s great spaces, Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed no new big-ticket initiatives.
The Art of Governing
During their annual retreat, Knoxville City Council members agreed to focus on housing and poverty in the coming year.
Tethering Ban Advances
Council gives initial approval to prohibit chaining dogs outdoors without on-site supervision.
Redeveloping Development
A consultant’s report is providing a blueprint for the City of Knoxville to re-engineer its development approval processes.