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Does Knoxville Make a Profit?

What the City’s Financial Report Actually Shows

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Jul 30, 2026
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by Brandon Burley

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A business earns a profit.

A city does not.

When residents ask whether Knoxville “made money” or whether the city is “profitable,” they are usually asking a different question: Is the city financially healthy? Can it pay its bills, maintain roads and public facilities, provide services…

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