Noel Seeks to Make Amends
Back from his suspension, Knoxville’s police chief offered apologies and took responsibility for behavior that he said was ‘not who I am.’
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September 15, 2026The school system’s comprehensive plan to improve special education includes ambitious goals to serve a fast-growing subgroup of students.
September 14, 2026Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
September 14, 2026A weekly mystery photo to test your knowledge of the local landscape.
September 11, 2026Planning Commission again delayed a vote on an East Knox County subdivision plan over funding for road improvements.
September 10, 2026Two Republican incumbents face opposition, and two Democratic incumbents do not.
September 9, 2026Knox County’s new mayor seeks to reverse a recent County Commission vote to approve a tax break for an 80-unit development on Gov. John Sevier Highway.
September 8, 2026Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.- September 8, 2026A weekly mystery photo to test your knowledge of the local landscape.
September 4, 2026A curated roundup of exhibits enlivening Knoxville’s museums and galleries this month.
September 3, 2026A rematch for Sen. Richard Briggs and Bryan Langan, and a contest for Lt. Gov. Randy McNally’s open seat.
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All free to read and share.- East Tennessee mourns the death of Smoky Mountain icon Dolly Parton.
- A statute passed this year prevents Knox County from getting developers to pay the entire cost of needed road improvements.
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- Superintendent Jon Rysewyk says banning the book 'weighed heavily on me.' But the law that led to the removal remains.
- Authorities allege that Assistant Chief Deputy David Amburn, former Sheriff Jimmy ‘J.J.’ Jones and others used drug-unit funds for personal gain.