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.
A Quasi-Judicial Quarry Ruling
Following a rarely used process, Knox County Commission approved Vulcan Materials’ expansion plans for Dixie Lee Quarry.