With philanthropic gifts and support from the Kincannon administration, the children’s science museum eyes an expansion into the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park.
Museum Canceled
The Clayton Family Foundation has nixed its plans to build a $100 million interactive science museum in East Knoxville.
2024 Preview: Knoxville City Government
The Kincannon administration intends to roll out a comprehensive housing plan and get started on several high-profile development projects.
Slowed by COVID
The pandemic delayed but did not stop a trio of high-profile projects in Knoxville. With the economy reopening, we provide an update.
Knox County 2020: A Primer (Part 2)
A survey of what’s changed, what hasn’t and what to watch in the local political and economic landscape. Today: the City of Knoxville and the private sector.
Safety Building Sale Approved
Council votes unanimously to sell property for $1 to the Clayton Family Foundation for its planned science museum.
Weekly Watch: Dec. 2-8, 2019
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of public meetings and civic events.
Museum Exhibit
The public gets a first glimpse of three options for the interactive science museum philanthropist Jim Clayton is planning to build.
Museum Moves Into the Future
A signed agreement between Jim Clayton and the City of Knoxville brings a state-of-the-art science center closer to reality.
Council Approves Museum Project
Now the Clayton Family Foundation has 180 days to prepare a site plan for the $100 million science center.
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