City Council gave initial approval to an ordinance that would triple the dollars for affordable housing — but only if voters approve a sales-tax hike.
Sales Tax Hike Clears First Hurdle
Council gave initial approval to placing the .5 percent sales tax increase proposal before the voters in the November general election.
Council Adopts Magnolia Redevelopment Plan
Property owners along the corridor would qualify for incentives that officials hope will lead to revitalization in East Knoxville.
Rulebook Review
City Council appoints a task force to look at revising its rules and establishing a process to consider charter changes on a regular basis.
Mayors Form Response Task Force
The United Way will help guide the new board in developing an alternative response program for mental health and substance misuse crises.
Council Keeps ADU Restriction
An initial vote signals the city’s owner-occupancy requirement for accessory dwelling units will remain in place.
2023 Revue: Knoxville City Government
The election provided many of the year’s headlines, while other important stories focused on the housing crisis, safety and public project milestones.
Election Blowouts
The three contested races on the 2023 city ballot turned out to be noncompetitive once voters went to the polls.
Election 2023: City Voters to Decide
Four City Council seats and the municipal judgeship are up for grabs as voters go to the polls in the Knoxville general election.
A Final Forum
City Council candidates address housing, policing and partisanship during their last joint opportunity to reach voters before the start of early voting.