Tax Repeal Idled
County Commission has delayed consideration of a phased elimination of the county’s wheel tax until after the August general election.
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March 20, 2026The Eugenia Williams House, one of Knoxville’s most intriguing homes, is opening to the public after a six-year restoration project.
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March 18, 2026City Council denied an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to allow the homeless-services provider to open a center on Clinton Highway.
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March 13, 2026The president wants the utility’s board to limit executive pay, but federal law requires salaries that are competitive with generous private-sector employers.
March 12, 2026Chancellor Donde Plowman wants the university to become a top-10 public research institution, but more faculty, facilities and funding are needed.
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