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.

Tethering Ban Advances

Janna Cecil, ChainFree Knoxville

Council gives initial approval to prohibit chaining dogs outdoors without on-site supervision.

Waterfront Project Appeal Denied

Janice Tocher photo

A development on Blount Avenue will move forward, but the dispute over its approval could lead to changes to the South Waterfront code.

City Budget Vote Looms

Council will take up Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed $434.1 million budget and accompanying property tax increase on Tuesday.

Pumping Up Paychecks

City employees would see significant pay increases under a Kincannon administration proposal.

Safe at Home

On a split vote, City Council gives the final approval needed to move the publicly financed multi-use stadium forward.

KPD Chief Thomas to Retire

The city will conduct a nationwide search for a successor who will have to address internal cultural issues and a surging violent crime rate.

Incumbents Roll to Victory

City voters re-elect five Council members over GOP-backed challengers in an unusually partisan election.