Video Crime Fighting

Police Chief Paul Noel Photo

City Council OKs the construction of a Real Time Information Center for KPD in the Public Safety Complex.

Stadium Cost Finalized

Stadium site photo.

The tab has risen to $114 million, but Boyd’s extended commitment means no additional public funds would go toward construction.

Bill Aims to Change City Elections

Vote chalkboard

Legislation under consideration in Nashville would force Knoxville to abandon citywide voting for district City Council representatives.

Bridge Partners

Councilman Tommy Smith Photo

The city and the University of Tennessee agree to build a pedestrian bridge across the Tennessee River — if the funding comes through.

The Art of Governing

Council members painting photo

During their annual retreat, Knoxville City Council members agreed to focus on housing and poverty in the coming year.

Core PILOT Passes

Jared Schenk of Core Spaces

Council approves a five-year tax incentive for a development that would add roughly 2,000 residents to the Cumberland Avenue corridor.

Cradle Park Compromise

Cradle of Country Music Park

Tweaks to a sculpture installation plan would save four of five trees previously targeted for removal from Cradle of Country Music Park.

‘Fair and Impartial’

Paul Noel

Chief Paul Noel sets out to eliminate perceptions of favoritism in discipline at the Knoxville Police Department.

Centralized Surveillance

KPD Chief Paul Noel

Council approves a design contract for a real-time crime center allowing police to monitor video feeds from a proposed camera network.

Culture Appraisal

Police cruiser with lights on

Council approves a third-party examination of KPD to coincide with the arrival of the city’s new police chief.