A proposed ground lease could provide land in East Knox for an agriculture center that could also be the future home of the Tennessee Valley Fair.
Density Denied in Carter
County commissioners denied a rezoning request that would have allowed apartments or townhouses in the heart of the Carter community.
Tax Repeal Idled
County Commission has delayed consideration of a phased elimination of the county’s wheel tax until after the August general election.
Election 2024: County Commission District 8
Two candidates dedicated to preserving agricultural heritage are on the ballot in rural East Knox County.
Republican Shakeout
With different influences — and influencers — vying for power in local races, the county primary yielded some unexpectedly wide margins and unexpectedly close calls.






