Knoxville in 2018 is a complicated place. A moderate-progressive Southern Appalachian city in a libertarian-conservative Southern Appalachian county, it is home to a strong and diverse culture fueled by competing and often contradictory interests and philosophies.

New codes, historic property plans, hospital redevelopments and other changes hit the business community this year.

New leaders, a campus merger, a Sex Week détente and other changes during a transitional year at the Knoxville flagship.

From vouchers to Bible Release Time to the TVA tower deal, the school board navigated some treacherous waters this year.

Change is queen: Kincannon wins, women rule, Recode takes effect, St. Mary’s solidifies.

From budget cuts to a prolonged standoff between the mayor and law director, it was a year when Glenn Jacobs made his mark — and felt some pushback.

In 2019, County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will present his first budget and wrestle with some persistent challenges.

Takeovers, makeovers and other transitions mark a busy year in the economic life of Knoxville and Knox County.

Newcomers on City Council, public improvements projects and a new zoning code are signs that major changes are in store for Knoxville.

The turnover in county offices was expected, but some of the results were still surprising.

Three months in, Glenn Jacobs is finding his feet -- and his voice -- as chief executive of Knox County.