Event Brief
Mayor Henderson vetoes South Knoxville tax break
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 09, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: Knox County Mayor Betsy Henderson vetoed resolution R-26-8-905, which would have granted DWF John Sevier, LLC a 50% property tax abatement for 20 years. The deal tied the incentive to an 80-unit townhome project at 400 W. Governor John Sevier Highway, with half the units designated as affordable housing.
WHO: Knox County Mayor Betsy Henderson; DWF John Sevier, LLC; Knox County Commission
WHAT: Veto of a tax incentive package for a South Knoxville housing development that included an 80-unit townhome project and a 50% property tax abatement for 20 years.
WHEN: Sep 09, 2026 at 5:37 AM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: Henderson said she vetoed the resolution after hearing concerns from residents in South Knox County.
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