New Law Could Slow Development

Jim Snowden photo.

A statute passed this year prevents Knox County from getting developers to pay the entire cost of needed road improvements.

Red to Blue

Democratic commissioners photo

An analysis of the election returns shows crossover voting and stronger city turnout bolstered Democratic gains.

Henderson Prevails Over Hawk

Betsy Henderson photo.

The GOP won the mayoral contest and kept its majority on Knox County Commission, but Democrats ate into the Republicans’ advantage.

County Moves To Establish Ag Center

Strong Stock Farm map.

A proposed ground lease could provide land in East Knox for an agriculture center that could also be the future home of the Tennessee Valley Fair.