Report: Permitting for single-family homes dropped in 2025, while apartment and condo project approvals boomed.
Density Denied in Carter
County commissioners denied a rezoning request that would have allowed apartments or townhouses in the heart of the Carter community.
County Budget Gains Approval
Commissioners opt to take money from the school system to fund general-government employee raises.
Weekly Watch: June 15-21, 2026
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Runoff Rundown
Knoxville officials are investing $8.4 million over the next few years on upgrades to stormwater infrastructure.
State GOP Affirms Results
The Republican State Primary Board votes unanimously to reject Mike Davis’ challenge to Brent Gibson’s victory in the Knox County sheriff’s primary race.
CareCuts’ Religious Exemption Upheld
City Council’s ruling allows the nonprofit that serves unhoused individuals to skip land-use approvals at its new North Knoxville location.
A Holistic Approach to Homicides
Knoxville went more than four months without a murder to begin 2026, and officials say the city’s comprehensive strategy is one of the reasons.
A ‘Transformative Investment’
Alums Dee and Jimmy Haslam have donated $130 million to the University of Tennessee — the largest gift in the institution’s history — to support academics.
Corridor Development Basics
Officials say redevelopment areas are key to driving investment to run-down stretches of Knoxville’s major roadways.