On Saturday, December 16, 2023, Mayor Indya Kincannon was officially sworn in for a second term.

The Mayor talked about the importance of how we all invest our time, pledging to use the next 1,460 days to keep moving Knoxville toward a more just, equitable and sustainable future.

The Mayor touted her accomplishments from the last four years saying, “Despite the challenges, we never lost sight of our core values and mission.” She went on to say those same values will guide her next term, “We will work to make all Knoxvillians safe. We will introduce innovative solutions to the housing crisis. We will create great public spaces that bring neighbors together. And we will build a Knoxville where everyone can thrive.”

City Council incumbents Charles Thomas (5th District), Lynne Fugate (At-large Seat A) and Amelia Parker (At-large Seat C) were also sworn in for their second terms. New Council member Debbie Helsley (At Large Seat B) begins her first term, and Tyler Caviness was sworn in as Knoxville’s first new City Judge in more than 3 1/2 decades.

Click here for more information on the Inauguration, including the Mayor's speech and photo gallery.