Featured Government Story
- October 21, 2026Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon reviews the highs and lows of her tenure so far and previews her last 14 months in office.
City News
- October 14, 2026A slim majority upheld an appeal that argued the 217-unit apartment development would not meet the spirit of the South Waterfront Vision Plan.
- 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.
County News
- October 20, 2026GOP commissioner calls for right-wing group co-founder cited for assault to step down from the BZA during discussions about a possible removal hearing.
- October 19, 2026Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
- October 19, 2026A weekly mystery photo to test your knowledge of the local landscape.
- October 15, 2026Commissioner asks for a hearing to consider ousting new Board of Zoning Appeals member Alex Moody over alleged assault at right-wing event.
- October 12, 2026Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
State News
- October 16, 2026A talk with death-penalty expert Corinna Barrett Lain about lethal injection and Christa Pike.
- October 14, 2026All of our legislative election coverage, free to read and share.
- October 8, 2026Two ensconced Republicans seeking their fifth terms face Democrats who say it’s time for a change.
- September 29, 2026In a rematch, Republican incumbent Elaine Davis again faces Democrat Bryan Goldberg.
- September 3, 2026A rematch for Sen. Richard Briggs and Bryan Langan, and a contest for Lt. Gov. Randy McNally’s open seat.
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