With unemployment low, the City of Knoxville is finding it difficult to fill positions in multiple departments.
Capital Numbers
Rogero’s last proposed budget as mayor contains a big drop in capital spending, but it’s more of a pause than a trend.
The Deepest Cut
Providers say a proposed reduction in the Health Department’s indigent care program will hurt their efforts to serve the poorest residents of Knox County.
County Budget Cuts Indigent Healthcare
Knox County officials say a 30 percent cut in funding should not reduce access to services for some of the county’s poorest residents.
Taking Care of Basics
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ first budget sticks with a proven template, but adds (and subtracts) a few flourishes.
Steady As He Goes
In his first proposed budget, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs isn’t raising any taxes or rocking any boats.
A Transitional Budget and a Zombie Beaver
Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero’s eighth and final budget contains few surprises.
Friendly Reception
The Knox County school board enthusiastically approves a $506.6 million proposed budget and a capital plan with three new elementary schools.
Within the Lines
Knox County Schools proposes a budget that boosts teacher pay and stays inside existing revenue projections.
School Squeeze
The Knox County Board of Education faces pressure from advocates calling for more funding, and existing revenue sources that may not provide it.