Knox County Schools’ $683.7 million spending plan for 2024-25 forced district leaders to rethink every line item.
‘On a Roll’
An upbeat Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed a budget that would spend more on police salaries and housing programs.
Weekly Watch: April 22-28, 2014
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
A $39 Million Raise
School board considers a new pay schedule to meet ‘market value’ for teachers and all other district employees.
Flattening Revenues
As Knox County begins work on next year’s budget, some long-term trends are likely to constrain spending.
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.
Weekly Watch: June 5-11, 2023
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Council Approves Budget
Members delay consideration of a proposal to create a task force to develop an alternative response program.
Power Poll: Budget Priorities
Respondents weigh in on the varied issues raised by the city, county and school system budget proposals.