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.

East Tennessee's historical architecture is receiving $6.1 million in state grants for the rehabilitation of various significant structures, including courthouses and iconic buildings.

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.

A public meeting in Knoxville will discuss the Fair Housing Equity Plan, allowing residents to input on housing fairness. It is on August 7 at the Cansler YMCA and online.

A debate emerges around Bower Field's future in South Knox County as plans for commercial development and a proposed park stir local concerns and hopes.

Blount County receives an $813,200 state grant to build four new affordable single-family homes, with the Foothills Community Development Corporation facilitating the project.