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Council withdraws proposed sale of Chilhowee Park after council split and public concern
Summary
After council debate and public opposition, the Knoxville City Council voted 5–4 to withdraw the agenda item to sell Chilhowee Park, with members citing insufficient public vetting and concern about irreversible loss of parkland.
The Knoxville City Council voted to withdraw an agenda item that would have authorized the sale of Chilhowee Park, a decision supporters of the park called necessary to protect a site they described as historic.
Council members voted on the motion after a lengthy floor discussion about transparency and community input. Several councilmembers said the process around the proposal had not included sufficient, meaningful public engagement. The mayor announced the withdrawal motion carried 5–4 following a roll-call vote.
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