Heavy turnout delays results but the outcome leaves the partisan makeup of Knox County’s legislative delegation unchanged.
Election 2022: Amendment #1
On November’s ballot, voters will have the chance to add Tennessee’s ‘right to work’ law to the state constitution. Union members and organizers strongly oppose it.
Civics Institute Takes Shape
Amid faculty concerns, Gov. Lee’s proposed Institute for American Civics at UT moves closer to reality with bipartisan legislative support.
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?
Power Poll: COVID Special Session Gets Low Marks
Survey respondents also believe progressive Democrats are primarily responsible for recent party losses.
Buchanan Resigns
After leading the local COVID-19 response, the director of the Knox County Health Department is stepping down.
Weekly Watch: May 31-June 6, 2021
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Mandate Post-Mortem
Knox County’s indoor mask requirement died quickly amid the interplay of the governor’s manifold executive orders on the COVID-19 response.
Jacobs Ends Mask Mandate
Officials have given no explanation for the change in authority that bypassed Dr. Martha Buchanan, the county’s public health officer.