Johnson City is urging residents to attend final input sessions for its Future Land Use Map to shape city growth. Public forums are scheduled for December 11 at the ETSU Martin Center.

Construction begins on a $227-million building for UT Knoxville's Haslam College of Business, set to open in fall 2027 to accommodate growing enrollment.

KCDC broke ground on Phase 3 of the First Creek at Austin, continuing Knoxville's efforts to create mixed-income, affordable housing with plans for senior supportive units and other amenities.