City and county officials discuss and answer questions about the proposed publicly-funded baseball stadium in Knoxville.
Council Backs Baseball Legislation
The creation of a special sales-tax district would be a key piece of funding for the proposed ballpark for the Tennessee Smokies.
Opposing Lineups
A special sales-tax district could help pay for a new baseball stadium, but at least one City Council member doesn’t want to play ball.
Paving the Way
Council will vote tonight on an agreement to spend $5 million to continue improvements to Magnolia Avenue to encourage economic growth in East Knoxville.
First Pitch
City Council and County Commission will consider forming a sports authority this month to build a baseball stadium for the Tennessee Smokies.
Authority to Build?
Knoxville and Knox County likely will consider forming a sports authority if officials decide to build a baseball stadium for the Tennessee Smokies.
Developers Undaunted
Despite the economic woes unleashed by the global pandemic, real estate development continues unabated.
Dancing Around the Diamond
Neither Smokies owner Randy Boyd nor local officials want to make the first move toward financing a baseball stadium in the Old City.
Prospecting for Prosperity
The Knoxville Chamber has been reinventing itself over the past few months, just in time for the challenges posed by the coronavirus crisis.
Smith Named to 1st District Post
City Council appoints public relations executive Tommy Smith to serve out Stephanie Welch’s unexpired term.