Change was a constant in city government this year, from stadium financing to taxes to KPD and more.
The School-to-Job Pipeline
In the face of academic slippage, education leaders emphasize the importance of connecting classrooms to careers.
More Students, No Vacancy
UT-Knoxville’s enrollment is on the rise, but there aren’t enough rooms for new students in campus dorms or area apartments.
Boyd Names UT Civics Institute Fellows
The 13-member board contains some familiar names, heavyweight credentials and a diversity of political perspectives.
Triple Play Completed
A contentious City Council joins County Commission and the Sports Authority in approving a new stadium financing plan.
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.
Power Poll: Play Ball
An overwhelming majority of survey respondents support the city-county stadium, even with its rising costs and revised financing plan.
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.
Recalculating the Cost
With projections smashed by high materials prices, the actual budget for the planned multi-use stadium won’t be known until this fall.
Closing the Gap
A loan from Smokies’ owner Randy Boyd could be used to cover a stadium funding shortfall created by soaring construction materials costs.