- Knoxville City Council discussed a proposed half-percent sales tax increase
- Proposed by Mayor Indya Kincannon
- Would generate an additional $47 million for city operations
- Funds could be used for facilities maintenance, parks improvements, sidewalks, paving, and affordable housing
- If the county follows suit, half of the funds would support Knox County Schools per state law
Source: wvlt.tv
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