On August 20, I wrote in support of Mayor Indya Kincannon’s plan to sell nearly 13 acres on Magnolia Avenue (the old fair midway property) to Emerald Youth Foundation to construct a youth athletic complex similar to the Haslam-Sansom facility in Lonsdale. Notice of public meeting today here.
Since I live in Powell, I went looking for an East Knoxville resident to voice the opposition. Former Knox County Commissioner Evelyn Gill took the challenge and submitted the following for publication:
Save Chilhowee Park: A Call for Transparency and Community Investment…