Sales Tax Hike Clears First Hurdle

Mayor Indya Kincannon photol

Council gave initial approval to placing the .5 percent sales tax increase proposal before the voters in the November general election.

Bucket Lists

City projects photo collage.

The Kincannon administration releases its district-by-district priorities for spending increased sales tax revenues should voters approve raising the rate.

Pedestrian Planning

Sidewalk Map

The city has adopted a long-term plan to guide the expansion of the sidewalk network for years to come.

At a Crossroads

Gibbs map

Knox County says it wants to do a better job of providing infrastructure for new development. Growth in the Gibbs community shows hard that is.

Walk Which Way?

Northshore boardwalk greenway

A greenway study showcases Knox County’s pedestrian ambitions. A sidewalk ordinance tests their limits.

First Step

Streetscape work along North Central.

A comprehensive study aims to change how Knoxville sets priorities for new sidewalk construction.

County Cancels Sidewalk Plan

Sidewalk plan

Mayor Glenn Jacobs has scrapped a contract for a countywide sidewalk master plan, but other efforts to identify needs are underway.

A Sidewalk Named Desire?

The City of Knoxville recently installed a sidewalk along Summit Hill Drive where pedestrians had worn a path of convenience.