We, residents of Rand at Tillery and The Hammond, formed as a result of Rand Property Management purchasing our complexes and jeopardizing peace within our communities by increasing rent 6 to 8 times that of our previous rates and not prioritizing maintenance issues.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to unify the voices of Rand residents and Knoxville tenants to advocate, voice policy, and ensure betterment of our community; moreover, our belief is housing is a human right, not a commodity, and that basic needs are morally neutral.

– KATU Officers

Goals

1. Establish fair negotiation with Rand.

2. Advocate to organize within high-density residential complexes for tenant’s rights & affordable housing.

3. Voice need for a local housing emergency budget.