KCDC promotes Hatfield to vice president of redevelopment

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has promoted James “Jim” Hatfield III to the position of vice president of redevelopment. “Jim’s extensive experience in redevelopment helps us fulfill a significant component of KCDC’s mission,” said Ben Bentley, executive director and CEO of KCDC. “Since joining our organization, he has proven to be a key asset. I congratulate him as his role … Read More

KCDC’s First Creek at Austin earns Keep Knoxville Beautiful award

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) First Creek at Austin Phase 1 has been selected a winner of the 2023 Orchids Awards, given annually by Keep Knoxville Beautiful. First Creek at Austin Phase 1, which earned the award in the category of new architecture, is part of Knoxville’s first mixed-income community and offers affordable and workforce housing. The 105-unit community – … Read More

KCDC hires Draplin as vice president of housing

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has hired Sabrina Draplin as vice president of housing. “Sabrina’s talents and depth of experience with large housing enterprises will not only enhance KCDC today, but also help continue our success for the future,” said Ben Bentley, executive director and CEO of KCDC. “As a member of the executive management team, she will lend her … Read More

KCDC promotes White to chief financial officer

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has promoted Nancy White to the position of chief financial officer (CFO). “Nancy has extensive experience in overseeing finances at both non-profit organizations and governmental entities, and she is well suited to the CFO position at KCDC,” said Ben Bentley, executive director and CEO of KCDC. “As a member of the executive management team, she … Read More

KCDC achieves continued accreditation by National Institute of Governmental Purchasing

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) Procurement Division once again has earned top accreditation by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, a designation it has held since 2006. NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement recognized KCDC with Accreditation for Quality Public Procurement Departments (QPPD), which acknowledges excellence in sound procurement practices and places KCDC in a group of elite procurement organizations. … Read More

KCDC, Matter Health open wellness center for Cagle Terrace residents

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has partnered with Matter Health to provide high-quality, on-site primary care for elderly and disabled residents at its Cagle Terrace property. The recently opened wellness center provides convenient access to physical and mental health and lifestyle support. It also includes a patient lounge, consultation and virtual health room, and an exam room. Matter Health previously … Read More

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation adds Hill as resident commissioner

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon has appointed Kathy Hill as a resident commissioner to the Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) Board of Commissioners. “We welcome Kathy to the board,” KCDC Executive Director and CEO Ben Bentley said. “As a lifelong Knoxvillian and participant in the Section 8 program, her insight will be vital as a resident commissioner on the board.” Hill, … Read More

KCDC, CAC officially open Head Start facility at Western Heights

Representatives of Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) and Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) along with business and community leaders, residents and local stakeholders, on Oct. 18 officially opened the doors of the Western Heights Head Start facility, which will provide comprehensive preschool programs for neighborhood children. The $5.4 million facility, located at the intersection of West Oldham Avenue and … Read More

KCDC celebrates presentation of $40 million grant with Western Heights community

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) celebrated Friday the official presentation of a $40 million grant with federal, state, local and community representatives that will help wholly transform Western Heights and the surrounding neighborhood with enhanced access to housing, economic opportunity, transportation and youth development. Including the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods grant, which was … Read More

KCDC, Matter Health open wellness center for Northgate Terrace residents

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has partnered with Matter Health to provide high-quality, on-site primary care for residents at its Northgate Terrace property. The new wellness center, which is the third to open at a KCDC residential community, provides convenient access to physical and mental health and lifestyle support. It also includes a patient lounge, consultation and virtual health room, … Read More