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Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation achieves accreditation by National Institute of Governmental Purchasing

Aug. 25, 2016

The purchasing department of Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) again has earned top accreditation by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP).

Lonsdale Homes career fair to be held in response to community need

Aug. 09, 2016

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), Save Our Sons, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Job Corps, Workforce Connections and the City of Knoxville are bringing a career fair to Lonsdale Homes. The event will be held at

Bob Whetsel appointed to KCDC Board of Commissioners

Jul. 20, 2016

July 20, 2016 [title] Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero has appointed Bob Whetsel, retired City of Knoxville director of redevelopment, to a five-year term on the Board of Commissioners of Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC). “Whetsel’s long history with the City

KCDC Executive Director Art Cate to retire at end of year

Jul. 19, 2016

July 19, 2016 Agency’s Board of Commissioners hires firm for executive search Art Cate, the CEO and executive director of Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), announced today that he would retire at the end of the year after nearly 40

KCDC awarded low-income housing tax credits for Five Points Phase 2 development

Jul. 01, 2016

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) announced today that Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has been awarded $1,100,000 in annual tax credits for a ten-year period for the continued development of affordable housing in the Five Points community.

KCDC breaks ground on $10 million housing development in Five Points

May. 11, 2016

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) broke ground Wednesday on The Residences at Five Points, its newest housing for senior citizens and the disabled as part of the neighborhood’s revitalization.

KCDC holds public meeting to present final renderings for Five Points’ senior housing

Feb. 19, 2016

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) will hold a public meeting to present final renderings of a new affordable senior housing development to Five Points’ residents and community stakeholders on Monday, Feb. 29, at 5:30 p.m. at the Walter P. Taylor Boys & Girls Club, 317 McConnell St.

Bruce Anderson appointed to KCDC Board of Commissioners

Jan. 28, 2016

Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero has appointed Bruce Anderson to a five-year term on the Board of Commissioners of Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC).

Brad Peters Joins KCDC as vice president of redevelopment, legal services

Oct. 30, 2015

The Board of Commissioners for Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) voted today at its October meeting to appoint Brad Peters as vice president of redevelopment and legal services.

KCDC, Western Heights Boys & Girls Club hold community resources fair

Oct. 14, 2015

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) and Western Heights Boys & Girls Club connected residents of Western Heights and Mechanicsville with community resources in a festival atmosphere Oct. 12.