Councilwoman to ask Knoxville City Council to delay vote on Chilhowee Park land sale

Knoxville councilmember seeks third postponement of Chilhowee Park sale vote

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Councilmember Debbie Helsley plans to ask the Knoxville City Council to delay the vote on a proposal to sell part of Chilhowee Park's parking lot to Emerald Youth Foundation. The city has faced community pushback after unveiling a plan to sell part of the park so Emerald Youth can build a youth sports complex. Emerald Youth has recently updated the plan based on community feedback. ‘It doesn’t matter what your inco…

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Councilwoman to ask Knoxville City Council to delay vote on Chilhowee Park land sale

Knoxville City Council is set to take up a vote on Mayor Indya Kincannon's proposal to sell a 13-acre portion of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth Foundation.