City Council agrees on the process to replace Stephanie Welch in the soon-to-be-vacant 1st District seat.

The City of Knoxville is in the final stages of setting priorities for spending millions of federal housing dollars over the next five years.

City Council approves a $100,000 contract to market the Knoxville Police Department to prospective officers.

Kincannon joins the state’s three other big-city mayors in a meeting with the governor and the legislative leadership.

In Indya Kincannon’s first year as mayor, her administration and the new City Council have their work cut out.

Appointed Judge Kyle Hixson and attorney Wesley Stone square off in a contest they agree typically hinges on experience and fairness.

For the first time in 30 years, Knox County voters will elect a new attorney to represent indigent defendants in court.

The county Law Department reiterates its contention that the Sheriff’s Office can charge labor costs for inspection of public records.

Every Monday, we give you a weekly rundown of public meetings and civic events.

Should Knox County abolish its most unusual elected office? Our latest survey of local community leaders shows strong support.

As the Legislature prepares to write a new billboard law, scenic highway advocates fear the outdoor advertising industry will push to weaken regulations.

From marijuana to motorized wheelchairs, Knox County’s state lawmakers have introduced a raft of legislation for the General Assembly’s 2020 session.

Tennessee’s Republican governor and a Democratic lawmaker have made paid family leave a key issue leading into the legislative session — but they don’t see eye to eye.

As the Legislature prepares to return to session, local representatives also weigh in on vouchers, healthcare and abortion.

Gov. Bill Lee’s criminal justice task force says the state needs to reform everything from sentencing guidelines to mental health services. Will the governor follow through?