KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — City councilmembers voted unanimously to delay a final vote on a proposal that would sell about 13 acres of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth Foundation for close to $1 million.

Dozens of neighbors packed the city-county building to express support for their preferred vision of development. The majority, both adults and kids, wore green shirts from Emerald Youth Foundation. The opposition in attendance, roughly a dozen people, wore black and red shirts to signal their dissatisfaction.

Evelyn Gill, a member of the opposition who hosted a public meeting on Monday evening in anticipation of the council meeting, said the ratio of shirt colors didn't necessarily translate to public sentiment.

"We are thrilled with this outcome, because part of the process is making sure

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