The GOP won the mayoral contest and kept its majority on Knox County Commission, but Democrats ate into the Republicans’ advantage.
Noel Suspended
Report: Knoxville’s police chief exchanged ‘flirtatious and sexually suggestive’ text messages with a female subordinate officer.
County Moves To Establish Ag Center
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.
Art Views: August 2026
A curated roundup of exhibits enlivening Knoxville’s museums and galleries this month.
Library Materials Review Policy Adopted
The school board will have the last say in removing books from library shelves, and previously banned books will get a second look.
Election 2026: School Board District 7
Incumbent Steve Triplett faces a challenge from small-business owner Amy Fenner for the North Knox seat.
Election 2026: School Board District 1
Democrat Breyauna Holloway and Republican Charles Frazier are vying to represent Knox County’s most deeply blue area.
Election 2026: School Board District 4
Democratic incumbent Katherine Bike faces Republican newcomer Ashley Sartelle in one of Knox County’s most purple political battlegrounds.
Weekly Watch: July 27-Aug. 2, 2026
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.











