Another round of public-input sessions begins next week for the update to the city’s comprehensive plan for development.
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.’
Collaboration and Accountability
The school system’s comprehensive plan to improve special education includes ambitious goals to serve a fast-growing subgroup of students.
Development Disarray
Planning Commission again delayed a vote on an East Knox County subdivision plan over funding for road improvements.
Henderson Vetoes Workforce-Housing PILOT
Knox 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.
Weekly Watch: Sept. 8-13, 2026
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Art Views: September 2026
A curated roundup of exhibits enlivening Knoxville’s museums and galleries this month.
Knox in Transition
Mayor Betsy Henderson and a bevy of newcomers formally took office on Tuesday to give county government a fresh look.
Flock Grounded
With KCSO and its contractor absent, County Commission unites to ban fixed-location license-plate-reader cameras.
Business Roundup: August 2026
Every month we run down notable news items from the area’s businesses.