City Considers Election Options

Election signs outside the City County Building

Knoxville officials have yet to decide whether to challenge the state law changing its district election process or ask voters to amend the charter.

Greasing the Wheels of Development

Hancen Sale Photo.

Council OKs a flurry of proposals to make some types of commercial redevelopment and multi-family residential housing easier to build.

Call to Action

Owen Davis addresses City Council about gun safety legislation.

City Council endorses a resolution proposed by students urging state lawmakers to pass gun safety legislation.

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.