Stadium construction blocks pedestrian and cyclist access between East Knoxville and Downtown.
Breaking Ground in the Bottom
Officials celebrate the beginning of Knoxville’s stadium construction and pay tribute to the history of a neighborhood demolished by urban renewal.
Stadium Cost Finalized
The tab has risen to $114 million, but Boyd’s extended commitment means no additional public funds would go toward construction.
A New Hotel for the Old City
A $20 million development is planned near the stadium site, but warehouse demolition concerns historic preservationists.
2022 Revue: City of Knoxville
Change was a constant in city government this year, from stadium financing to taxes to KPD and more.
TIF District Basics
Officials say the South Waterfront shows tax-increment financing districts like the one proposed for the stadium area can help spur growth.
Moneyball Maneuvers
A revised financing plan for the new stadium near the Old City includes a loan to cover increasing costs and an expanded tax district to help pay for it.
Expanding Downtown
After taking a breather, developers David Dewhirst and Mark Heinz are lining up projects north and east of the city’s core.
Council OKs Hotel PILOT
A 10-year tax incentive should enable developer Nick Patel to finance a hotel in the Old City near the planned multi-use stadium.
Stadium Costs Come into Focus
The proposed publicly financed sports and entertainment venue would have a higher sticker price but cost less to finance than previously estimated.