Republicans Reign in Knox County

U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett speaks at the Republican Party viewing party at the Crowne Plaza hotel.

Incumbents of both parties held onto their seats in an electorate that trended more red than 2020. Meanwhile, Knoxville city voters split on two referendums.

Interstate Makeover

Tennessee Transportation Commission Butch Eley photo.

TDOT is planning a comprehensive overhaul of I-40/75 through West Knox County that would include choice lanes and interchange upgrades.

A Documented Need

Sen. Becky Massey photo.

A state study supports building a replacement for Lakeshore Mental Health Institute, but funding is not assured.

2024 Preview: State Government

Tennessee State Capitol Building

School vouchers top Gov. Bill Lee’s agenda this year, while the Legislature seems set to resist ongoing calls for firearms regulations.

Priorities From the Right

State Rep. Elaine Davis, law director candidate Daniel Herrera and state Sen. Becky Duncan Massey at the Knox For Liberty Town Hall on Nov. 10, 2023

At its first public event, the group Knox For Liberty presses legislators and candidates on a conservative checklist including gun rights, social media regulation and privacy.

An Uncertain Future

Photo of Positively Living, Choice Health Network offices.

Gov. Bill Lee’s rejection of federal HIV prevention dollars has left service providers, public health officials and legislators in the dark.

A Lively Session

Interior of the Tennessee House of Representatives chamber

From abortion to drag shows and ‘choice lanes’ to vouchers, the state Legislature will have its hands full.

More Beds, Fewer Staff

The impact of new behavioral health facilities could be blunted by workforce shortages among local providers.