Stadium construction blocks pedestrian and cyclist access between East Knoxville and Downtown.
UT Diversity Growth Stunted
UT-Knoxville trails its peer institutions in minority student enrollment as the Supreme Court ends affirmative action nationwide.
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 Bonds Head to an Uncertain Market
A federal default could disrupt closing on financing as construction moves forward.
Batter Up
Contractors are ready to begin building Knoxville’s new stadium, though the project hasn’t met its goal for disadvantaged business participation.
Stadium Cost Finalized
The tab has risen to $114 million, but Boyd’s extended commitment means no additional public funds would go toward construction.
Applying to Connect
Knoxville’s federal grant application for pedestrian bridge funding emphasizes linking an underserved area with the rest of the city.
Looking Ahead: City of Knoxville 2023
Municipal elections will attract much of the public attention this year, while stadium construction should begin and the Public Safety Complex will open.
2022 Revue: Higher Education
The University of Tennessee dealt with record enrollment and legislative mandates this year, while Knoxville College launched a reboot.
2022 Revue: City of Knoxville
Change was a constant in city government this year, from stadium financing to taxes to KPD and more.