City of Knoxville Industrial Development Board:

The Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville (City IDB) performs public functions on behalf of the City of Knoxville. Authorized under State law, the City IDB undertakes financing and development of projects deemed to promote industry, trade, commerce, tourism and recreation, and housing construction. The City IDB acquires, owns, leases and disposes of properties that promote industry and develop trade by inducing manufacturing, industrial and commercial enterprises to locate within the City of Knoxville.

Request for Proposals for Purchase and Development of the Former Tennessee Supreme Court Site

The Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville is requesting proposals for the purchase and development of the former Tennessee Supreme Court Site, composed of 1.97 acres, located in downtown Knoxville UPDATE: Purchase and development proposals now available Learn More

Board of Directors

The City IDB is governed by a nine member Board of Directors, appointed by the Knoxville City Council. The City IDB does not have employees, and administrative and management services for the City IDB are provided by The Development Corporation of Knox County.