City of Knoxville, Tennessee v. Netflix, Inc. et al

  1. November 23, 2022

    Netflix, Hulu Aren't Subject To Video Fees, Tenn. Justices Say

    Netflix and Hulu aren't subject to a Tennessee law that requires video service providers like cable companies to register and pay franchise fees to local governments, the state Supreme Court ruled.

  2. April 05, 2021

    Knoxville Fights Hulu's Bid To Nix Franchise Fee Suit

    Hulu and Netflix are illegally providing video service in the state of Tennessee by failing to comply with a state law that requires them to register as a franchise and pay fees for the use of public rights-of-way, the city of Knoxville told a federal court.

  3. March 01, 2021

    Netflix, Hulu Want Knoxville Franchise Fee Suit Knocked Out

    Netflix and Hulu are coming out swinging against an attempt by the city of Knoxville, Tennessee, to force the streaming services to pay franchise fees, slamming the suit as a "back-door attempt" to tax their digital video content.

  4. December 23, 2020

    Tenn. City Sues Netflix, Hulu For Wireline Fees

    The city of Knoxville, Tennessee, has lodged a proposed class action against Netflix and Hulu, accusing the streaming giants of failing to pay required municipal fees for using public broadband wireline facilities to deliver their content to customers there.