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.

The Art of Governing

Council members painting photo

During their annual retreat, Knoxville City Council members agreed to focus on housing and poverty in the coming year.

Core PILOT Passes

Jared Schenk of Core Spaces

Council approves a five-year tax incentive for a development that would add roughly 2,000 residents to the Cumberland Avenue corridor.

Looking for Long-term Solutions

Short-term Rental

Council members are considering tweaking the city’s short-term rental ordinance to bolster enforcement in residential areas.

Funding Affordable Housing

Westview Tower

City Council votes to help developers build and renovate hundreds of apartments for low-income residents through its Affordable Housing Fund.

A Day for Dominion

Dominion Riverside Site

City Council takes on a trio of unrelated matters involving a single West Knoxville development firm.

Making Noise

Noise detection camera

The city has installed cutting-edge technology to identify traffic noise violations downtown, but there’s no means of enforcement.

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.

City Budget Vote Looms

Council will take up Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed $434.1 million budget and accompanying property tax increase on Tuesday.