With anger and sorrow over the deaths of Austin-East students at a boiling point, city officials say they will redouble efforts to reduce gun violence.
2020 Revue: City of Knoxville
The COVID-19 pandemic was just the first in a series of crises that greeted Mayor Indya Kincannon during her first year in office.
Knox County 2020: A Primer (Part 2)
A survey of what’s changed, what hasn’t and what to watch in the local political and economic landscape. Today: the City of Knoxville and the private sector.
The Matter of a Mural
Activists began painting “Black Lives Matter” on the street in front of Austin-East High School without waiting to get a permit.
Police and Policing the Police
Amid tensions over law enforcement, the city’s Police Advisory & Review Committee discusses changes already made and proposals for reform.
Hope on a Holiday
Amid social unrest, Juneteenth is a time for many in Knoxville to celebrate emancipation while working toward equality.
Knoxville Power Poll: Police Reform Needed
An overwhelming majority of Knox County community leaders say peaceful protests over excessive force are justified.
Reform Recommendations
After a series of protests, Knox County Democrats have presented a list of criminal justice policy changes to city officials.
Taking It to the Streets
The largest local demonstration yet in the wake of George Floyd’s death brought more than 1,500 people to march from World’s Fair Park to Market Square.