Knoxville council advances housing, waterfront and data-center policies
Knoxville City Council backed affordable housing at the St. Mary’s site, advanced a North Waterfront plan and approved a data-center moratorium.
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Knoxville Council Backs Affordable Housing at Former St. Mary’s Site
The Knoxville City Council backed affordable housing at the former St. Mary’s site on July 21, aligning the project with the mayor’s housing goals.
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KCDC Seeks Teams for Knoxville South Waterfront Redevelopment
KCDC is seeking redevelopment teams for a South Waterfront site, advancing a city-approved Down River plan focused on mixed-use growth and river access.
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Knoxville’s RTIC camera network brings written privacy rules — and unanswered oversight questions
KPD’s limited-operation Real-Time Information Center includes 10 city-owned cameras and voluntary private-camera participation. Its policy sets rules for access, retention, audits and public transparency, but public records do not yet show whether every promised safeguard is operating in practice.
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Knoxville school-zone speed cameras could begin issuing citations as classes resume
KPD says automated speed cameras are being installed in 41 Knoxville school zones, but its latest cited notice does not provide a fixed launch date or confirm whether citations are being issued on August 3.
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Knoxville’s North Waterfront plan moves into tax-increment financing review
A July 29 KCDC hearing examined Knoxville’s proposed North Waterfront redevelopment plan and possible tax-increment financing. The draft plan sets financial limits, but City and Knox County approvals remain ahead.
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Knoxville voters face final day of early voting before Aug. 6 county election
Knox County voters can cast ballots at any listed early-voting site through 3 p.m. Saturday before returning to assigned precincts on Aug. 6.
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Knox County Flock camera plan faces new resistance
Knox County’s planned Flock camera expansion faces new resistance as Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Commissioner Adam Thompson seek more privacy safeguards.
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Knoxville’s proposed 2026-27 budget keeps tax rate unchanged
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed 2026-27 budget is balanced at $499 million net, keeps the tax rate unchanged, and heads to council April 28.
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Knoxville mayor’s $499 million budget keeps tax rate steady
Knoxville TN – Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed 2026-27 budget is balanced, holds the city tax rate steady, and shifts spending toward safety and housing.
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Knoxville launches 25-year plan update: what residents should know before April 26 listening sessions
Knoxville TN – The city has started a 25-year comprehensive plan update, and residents can still weigh in early at listening sessions running April 26-30.
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Knoxville launches new 25-year comprehensive plan, with public listening sessions set for April 26-30
Knoxville TN – The city has started a new long-range plan that could steer zoning, housing, traffic and public investment, and residents can weigh in this month.
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Knoxville reopens Third Creek’s Zig Zag Bridge as another greenway repair moves toward reopening
Knoxville TN – The rebuilt Zig Zag Bridge on Third Creek Greenway reopened April 3, restoring a key west-to-downtown route while James White repairs continue.
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Knoxville Growth Brief: Housing Review, Street Work and Parks Plan
Knoxville, TN – April 3, 2026 – Housing plans are open for review as the city advances paving, bridge, sidewalk and parks priorities across Knoxville.
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Knoxville Daily Briefing for February 17, 2026
Knoxville, TN — February 17, 2026 — Teacher pay, traffic safety, overdose trends, and a busy downtown events calendar top today’s local headlines.
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Knoxville Daily Brief: Weather Alerts, City Council Action, UT Meeting Postponed
Knoxville, TN — February 6, 2026 — Winter weather lingers across the region as City Council advances safety projects and a key UT meeting is postponed.
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Weekly News Wrap-Up for Knoxville, TN
Knoxville, TN — February 5, 2026 — A week of significant events in Knoxville includes community initiatives, weather impacts, and local sports highlights.
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Knoxville, TN – February 3, 2026 – Local News Update
Knoxville, TN — February 3, 2026 — A multi-vehicle crash on I-40 eastbound near Kingston resulted in lane closures and traffic delays. Authorities are investigating the incident…
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Knoxville, TN Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
6:47 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Knoxville, TN: 16°F (Cloudy) · Humidity 67% · Wind 0 mph
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Knoxville Faces Winter Weather Challenges and Community Events
Knoxville, TN — January 31, 2026 — A series of winter weather events have impacted Knoxville, including a tractor-trailer crash on snowy I-40, a house fire leading to an arson a…
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Knoxville, TN Weather Snapshot – January 31, 2026
5:27 PM · Saturday, January 31, 2026 · Knoxville, TN: 18°F · Feels like 11°F · Humidity 67% · Wind 5 mph
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Knoxville Prepares for Weekend Winter Storm; Local Events and Incidents Reported
Knoxville, TN — January 30, 2026 — The city braces for a weekend winter storm, while local events and incidents unfold, including a WWE NXT Live show and house fires under inves…