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.

A New Formula

Gov. Bill Lee

Gov. Bill Lee’s school funding plan would put a dollar amount on each student. What would it mean for Knox County?

Money Hunt

John Schoonmaker, Sam McKenzie, Terry Hill

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

Tennessee State Capitol Building

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

Eddie Mannis speaks

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.