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
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
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.
A New Formula
Gov. Bill Lee’s school funding plan would put a dollar amount on each student. What would it mean for Knox County?
Money Hunt
Most of Knox County’s requests to the Legislature this year revolve around increased state funding.
Opposing Lineups
A special sales-tax district could help pay for a new baseball stadium, but at least one City Council member doesn’t want to play ball.
A ‘Flexible’ Year
The Tennessee General Assembly returns to action today, in a session that will probably be dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
For Knox County, It’s Status Quo
Local voters turned out in record numbers for Tuesday’s election, but despite some new faces the balance of political power remains the same.
Election 2020: 6th Senate District
Republican incumbent Becky Duncan Massey faces a challenge from Democratic newcomer Jane George in the county’s largest legislative district.
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