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FY 2027 Proposed City Budget

Summary

The city is pulling roughly $4.9 million from reserves for energy-saving lighting, an ADA boat launch, Convention Center repairs and a federal loan payment.

At a glance

Total mentions
6
Last 30 days
4

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

About $4.9 million total from the city's unassigned fund balance.

✅Who benefits

City facility users, boaters and Convention Center visitors get better, safer, more accessible facilities.

Mentions & discussions (10)

WATE 6 - Local NewsOct 28, 2026

Knoxville City Council OKs $750k for affordable housing, $5M for capital upgrades

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville City Council on Tuesday approved several local investments including support for affordable housing, sidewalk repairs, and $5 million in capital improvement projects. A resolution to amend the total budget for ...

MeetingOct 27, 2026approved

City Council (Regular) - Oct 27, 2026

The city is pulling roughly $4.9 million from reserves for energy-saving lighting, an ADA boat launch, Convention Center repairs and a federal loan payment.

Tennessee Municipal LeagueOct 26, 2026

Knoxville receives GFOA distinguished budget award

Knoxville receives GFOA distinguished budget award Tennessee Municipal League

City of Knoxville, TN (.gov)Oct 16, 2026

2024 to 2025 Budget

2024 to 2025 Budget City of Knoxville, TN (.gov)

City of Knoxville, TN (.gov)Sep 23, 2026

Budget

Budget City of Knoxville, TN (.gov)

WBIRMay 24, 2026

Inside Tennessee: City of Knoxville budget priorities

Inside Tennessee: City of Knoxville budget priorities WBIR

MeetingMay 7, 2026discussed

Legislative Budget Hearings - May 7, 2026

The city is reviewing a balanced $663.5 million budget that holds property tax rates steady while addressing inflation and rising personnel costs.

WATE 6 On Your SideApr 24, 2026

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon proposes $499 million budget for 2026-2027 fiscal year

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon proposes $499 million budget for 2026-2027 fiscal year WATE 6 On Your Side

WATE 6 On Your SideMar 31, 2026

Knoxville moves to reduce fuel costs for city fleet amid surging prices

Knoxville moves to reduce fuel costs for city fleet amid surging prices WATE 6 On Your Side

Knoxville News Sentinel

Exclusive: Knox County Schools plans to cut $4M from its central office

Exclusive: Knox County Schools plans to cut $4M from its central office

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