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The Survey Says, ‘Play Ball’

A poll commissioned by the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors shows a majority of county voters back a new multi-purpose stadium.

The Sports Authority holds its first meeting to determine whether to move forward with a publicly financed multi-use stadium.

Kincannon and Jacobs recommend a diverse group of seven candidates to oversee the proposed baseball stadium project.

Governor’s budget amendment provides state support without creating a special tax district.

City and county officials discuss and answer questions about the proposed publicly-funded baseball stadium in Knoxville.

A special sales-tax district could help pay for a new baseball stadium, but at least one City Council member doesn’t want to play ball.

Knoxville and Knox County likely will consider forming a sports authority if officials decide to build a baseball stadium for the Tennessee Smokies.

Bryan Hair, right-hand adviser to County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, says he borrowed a county golf cart to help his injured wife.

With deputies cheering them on, Knox County commissioners take money from fund balance for Sheriff’s Office bonuses.

The pandemic response shut down the economy just as local governments were making budget plans for next year. That has left them scrambling.