Featured Government Story
- February 3, 2023Gov. Bill Lee’s rejection of federal HIV prevention dollars has left service providers, public health officials and legislators in the dark.
City News
- January 25, 2023Knoxville pet owners will have to stay outside with their dogs if using a tether to keep them under control.
- January 19, 2023Chief Paul Noel is asking City Council to create an executive-level position to oversee cultural change within the police department.
- January 17, 2023A new report recommends the City of Knoxville encourage more housing density near selected commercial centers.
- January 12, 2023Council approves a five-year tax incentive for a development that would add roughly 2,000 residents to the Cumberland Avenue corridor.
- January 11, 2023Council gives initial approval to prohibit chaining dogs outdoors without on-site supervision.
County News
- February 2, 2023A weekly mystery photo to test your knowledge of the local landscape.
- January 30, 2023Real-time data and case narratives from overdose deaths may hold the key to successful drug intervention in Knox County.
- January 26, 2023A weekly mystery photo to test your knowledge of the local landscape.
- January 24, 2023Despite some uncertainties, County Commission signs off on the Belltown development, which will bring nearly 1,100 homes to North Knox County.
- January 23, 2023Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
State News
- January 20, 2023A large majority of survey respondents favor revisiting the state’s abortion ban but most are not optimistic that lawmakers will amend the law.
- January 9, 2023From abortion to drag shows and ‘choice lanes’ to vouchers, the state Legislature will have its hands full.
- December 1, 2022Local and state LGTBQ advocates are gearing up to confront anti-trans and drag bills in the Legislature — and seeking help from allies.
- November 11, 2022An analysis of precinct and district totals shows higher turnout in more Republican areas and a bipartisan Election Day surge.
- November 9, 2022Heavy turnout delays results but the outcome leaves the partisan makeup of Knox County’s legislative delegation unchanged.

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