Knoxville’s first woman mayor is leaving office after eight busy years on a variety of civic fronts.
Councilmen Exit the Stage
Outgoing Council members tout pension reform, Recode Knoxville and creating a collaborative culture as signature accomplishments.
Kincannon Constructs Her Cabinet
Knoxville’s mayor-elect blends old hands and new faces as she assembles her administration.
Finishing Up the Foyer
Volunteer Ministry Center is preparing to open its low-barrier shelter for the homeless as a path to permanent housing.
Gearing Up to Govern
Knoxville Mayor-elect Indya Kincannon and her transition team are preparing for her to take office next month.
Urban Vote on Rural Growth
By a razor-thin margin, City Council opted to ease restrictions on development in Knox County’s rural areas.
Kincannon Bests Mannis for Mayor
The former school board chair attributed her victory on Tuesday to a message that resonated with city voters.
Avoiding Conflicts
Mayor Madeline Rogero’s husband works for a construction company that’s done work on city projects, but experts say firewalls have blocked any potential ethics violations.
Mapping a Makeover
A master plan to rejuvenate Chilhowee Park & Exhibition Center would result in saying farewell to the Tennessee Valley Fair.
Room to Grow
With support from county and city leaders, a proposal to reduce restrictions on rural development clears its first hurdle.