A Windfall Spending Plan

The Kincannon administration wants to fund public safety, infrastructure, housing and more with roughly $22 million in federal pandemic aid.

Policy Appraisal

The city will launch a review of its anti-racism and anti-sexism policies, but without the goal of requiring a zero-tolerance system.

Council unanimously approves a contract with a national association of municipalities to build an anti-violence infrastructure.

A proposal is in the works to turn the city’s spending policies on affordable housing into a legally binding commitment.

A special sales-tax district could help pay for a new baseball stadium, but at least one City Council member doesn’t want to play ball.

The Health Department begs the public to take precautions as City Council moves against scofflaw drinking establishments.

City Council will begin discussions today on a possible charter amendment to change the way the Knoxville Utilities Board is governed.

With Knox County moving into the next phase of its pandemic response, public officials are looking forward to a return to in-person meetings.

Mayor Indya Kincannon’s spending plan got green-lighted despite questions from one Council member about priorities.

Council starts budget deliberations on Tuesday with newcomer Amelia Parker ready to challenge assumptions.