County Budget Passes With Historic Sheriff’s Raises

A burst of updated revenue estimates provides most of the cushion for large pay increases for deputies and corrections officers.

Mayor and Sheriff Reach Budget Deal

If approved, the compromise will provide historic raises to deputies and jailers and avoid a threatened lawsuit.

Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

Members delay consideration of a proposal to create a task force to develop an alternative response program.

Respondents weigh in on the varied issues raised by the city, county and school system budget proposals.

Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

During a marathon hearing on Tuesday, City Council members dove into Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed $432.9 million spending plan.

Mayor Glenn Jacobs unveils Knox County’s first $1 billion spending plan — but Sheriff Tom Spangler says it doesn’t do enough for his officers.

The city has less than half of last year’s funding for capital projects, but won’t have to borrow money or dip into savings for infrastructure needs.

Social justice advocates offer a vision of Knoxville that differs from Mayor Indya Kincannon’s, and propose last-minute budget changes.