Featured Government Story
- September 29, 2026In a rematch, Republican incumbent Elaine Davis again faces Democrat Bryan Goldberg.
City News
- September 25, 2026The retirement of the City’s ADA coordinator and the reorganization of compliance responsibilities was messier than it first appeared.
- September 18, 2026Another round of public-input sessions begins next week for the update to the city’s comprehensive plan for development.
- September 16, 2026Back from his suspension, Knoxville’s police chief offered apologies and took responsibility for behavior that he said was ‘not who I am.’
- August 21, 2026KCDC will build on the redevelopment plan through public engagement into 2027 before a final version will be ready for ultimate approval.
- August 20, 2026Despite reservations by some, Council members voted to approve a way to win elections in the primaries. Voters will decide its fate in November.
County News
- September 28, 2026A weekly mystery photo to test your knowledge of the local landscape.
- September 28, 2026Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
- September 24, 2026Democrats object to a far-right group setting up shop in Knoxville. Republicans, with an exception, don’t have much to say.
- September 22, 2026Heritage Hubs is part of a wave of young conservatives taking increasingly extreme stances on race, religion and immigration.
- September 21, 2026A weekly mystery photo to test your knowledge of the local landscape.
State News
- September 3, 2026A rematch for Sen. Richard Briggs and Bryan Langan, and a contest for Lt. Gov. Randy McNally’s open seat.
- July 28, 2026State Senate District 7 and House District 18 sport interesting Republican fights, while two Democrats are on the ballot in House District 14.
- April 3, 2026The measure, which is at odds with the Senate version, would reduce the number of scholarships, provide a bit of transparency and require immigration status reporting.
- February 27, 2026The lieutenant governor and Senate speaker, whose district includes a slice of Knox County, will step down after nearly 50 years in the state Legislature.
- December 16, 2025Amid uncertainty caused by federal policies, UT’s Boyd Center projects slow growth for Tennessee’s economy in the coming years.
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