Only about 40 percent of Knox County 3rd graders typically read at grade level. A new state law could hold the rest of them back.

The city’s Construction Appeals Board rules proposed Fort Sanders development must meet stricter building code.

Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

Sharon Deane took up soap-making for a greener lifestyle — and ended up with a side business.

Community members and school staff say the next superintendent should be assertive, inclusive and flexible.

A weekly mystery photo to test your knowledge of the local landscape.

Court orders out of Louisiana and Kentucky cause local institutions to reverse their COVID-19 vaccination policies.

A skeptical City Council OK’d scooter regulations on first reading, but had enough questions to make final approval far from certain.

A report from the Knoxville Chamber underscores the need for short- and long-term infrastructure planning to handle the region’s growth.

Fountain City artist Janet Trewhitt incorporates fused glass into her jewelry and other creations.

City Council candidates weigh in on KPD funding and staffing, as well as violence intervention programs.

The proposed publicly financed sports and entertainment venue would have a higher sticker price but cost less to finance than previously estimated.

Larsen Jay reflects on an unusual and eventful 12 months heading County Commission — and why he won’t seek the leadership post again.

An overwhelming majority of survey respondents disagree with the state Department of Health’s decision to stop vaccine outreach to adolescents.

More than 170 political science scholars penned an open letter raising alarms about threats to American democracy. We talked to one of them.