Knox County launches a free home improvement program for elderly residents, prioritizing safety and accessibility. Eligible homeowners over 62 can apply for modifications like grab bars and ramps.

Knoxville celebrated the opening of the Overlook at Beaumont, a new affordable housing complex with 76 mixed-income units. It's part of the larger Transforming Western Initiative aimed at community revitalization.

Campbell Station Inn in Farragut is hosting an open house to exhibit its historic charm and modern renovations ahead of becoming a visitor's center and event venue.

The Johnson City Development Authority selected LMG to redevelop the John Sevier Center into a hotel and the Downtown Centre for retail and entertainment.

Chrystal Armstrong Brown was named the new permanent CEO of United Way of Greater Knoxville after a thorough search following Matt Ryerson's departure. She was formerly the interim CEO and CIO.

Knoxville proposes a new lease for Muse Knoxville, allowing the children's science museum to expand into the Jacob Building, increasing its size from 10,000 to 57,000 square feet with donor support.

The Alpha-2 facility at Y-12 is being demolished to make way for modern defense projects, involving extensive removal of hazardous materials and reflecting on its historic significance.

Village Behavioral Health cancels plans for a new facility in Friendsville due to site's infrastructure limitations affecting safety and emergency services.

The Outlet Resource Group has been selected to negotiate the repurposing of Kodak's Smokies Stadium in Sevier County, potentially adding mixed-use development while preserving the site's legacy.

The City proposes reallocating $1 million in federal funds to support housing for young adults exiting foster care, inviting public input at a meeting and online.

Kingsport issued 156 new home permits in 2024, down from 221 in 2023, with a total valuation of $52.7 million. Commercial permits remained steady, and future residential plans include nearly 2,500 new units.

The Daugherty Furniture Company Building in Clinton is now the Daugherty Lofts, offering 39 affordable units for low-income households, supported by federal funding and tax credits.

Knoxville is hosting a meeting on January 28, 2025, to discuss housing and neighborhood development and the use of federal funds for the next five years.