Inside of Knoxville

Massive Federal Grant Aims to Help Stitch the City Back Together

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 14, 2024

Knoxville continues to leverage federal funding to complete projects inside the city. The latest represents one of the largest outlays of federal money to the tune of $41.6 million. The over-arching goal of the various plans...

New Fort Kid Mural by Dustin Durham Makes Debut (And It’s Interactive!)

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 30, 2023

On a chilly, gray November day in Knoxville, a splash of vibrant color officially debuted. Local muralist and designer Dustin Durham introduced a new interactive mural covering the wall along Fort Kid and, importantly, the sidewalk....

A Conversation with Mayor Indya Kincannon: Anticipating Her Second Term

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 2, 2023

In August, Mayor Kincannon won the primary for a second term as Knoxville Mayor. Winning 58% of the vote in a four-person field, she avoided a runoff by crossing the 50% threshold. In a continuation of...

A Conversation with Mayor Indya Kincannon: Reflections on Her First Term

Knoxville Urban Guy·November 1, 2023

James C. Luttrell served as Mayor of Knoxville from 1859 – 1867. During his first term, Tennessee seceded from the Union (June 8, 1861), over the objections of the county’s citizens, but with 2-1 support inside...

Caswell Manor Opens Providing Permanent Supportive Housing

Knoxville Urban Guy·May 4, 2023

The need for housing in Knoxville at all economic levels is a reality. Available apartments and homes for purchase are rapidly taken as the city grows. Inevitably, it is the most economically and otherwise vulnerable who...

Mayor Presents State of the City and Budget Priorities 2023

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 27, 2023

As has been the tradition in Knoxville, Mayor Kincannon presented her State of the City address yesterday, along with highlights of her proposed budget for the next year. Held in the Western Heights community, the chosen...

Fort Kid Park Comes Back to Life

Knoxville Urban Guy·March 7, 2023

My child was one of the first generation to enjoy the original Fort Kid built on the hill across from the Knoxville Museum of Art. We participated in the work days to help it come to...

The Gateway Opens Downtown, Offering Hope and Support

Knoxville Urban Guy·September 28, 2022

When last I wrote about the Metro Drug Coalition and their mission, I mentioned the plans to bring their operations along with new support services to 530 Fifth Avenue where they have renovated a portion of...

Mayor Seeks Downtown Input on Police Chief Hiring (And More!)

Knoxville Urban Guy·January 31, 2022

Last week Mayor Kincannon joined the Downtown Knoxville Alliance (AKA CBID) via Zoom to discuss the current efforts to hire a new head for the KPD. Erin Gill, Chief Policy Officer for the city also joined...

Mayor Kincannon’s Proposal for Spending $35 Million COVID Funds Announced

Knoxville Urban Guy·October 13, 2021

The following is the full press release from the city. I typically edit, select from and supplement press releases, but this one has a large amount of detail and the size of the city expenditure is...

Mayor Kincannon

Massive Federal Grant Aims to Help Stitch the City Back Together

New Fort Kid Mural by Dustin Durham Makes Debut (And It’s Interactive!)

A Conversation with Mayor Indya Kincannon: Anticipating Her Second Term

A Conversation with Mayor Indya Kincannon: Reflections on Her First Term

Caswell Manor Opens Providing Permanent Supportive Housing

Mayor Presents State of the City and Budget Priorities 2023

Fort Kid Park Comes Back to Life

The Gateway Opens Downtown, Offering Hope and Support

Mayor Seeks Downtown Input on Police Chief Hiring (And More!)

Mayor Kincannon’s Proposal for Spending $35 Million COVID Funds Announced

Look What’s Returning! (More Than You Might Realize)

Whist Court Getting a Modern Makeover Adding to Development on Magnolia

One Downtown Business Closes and Another is Sold

Mood Ring Vintage Opens Today at 906 Sevier Avenue

Fly By Night Bringing the 70s to South Knoxville

Username
Password

	Remember Me Lost your password?