Chilhowee Park advisors envision exciting future after withdrawal of land sale plan

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon and Sixth District Councilman Denzel Grant have invited a group of community leaders to help decide the future of Chilhowee Park.

17 people make up the Chilhowee Park Advisory Group, ranging from local business owners, developers, nonprofit organizations, and community members.

Modeled after the South Waterfront Advisory Group, Mayor Kincannon said Chilhowee Park will be managed as a park, rather than as an event venue, and has renewed her 2025 pledge to allocate $10 million over five years for improvements…

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