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.
Authority to Build?
Knoxville and Knox County likely will consider forming a sports authority if officials decide to build a baseball stadium for the Tennessee Smokies.
Chief of Staff Apologizes for ‘Lapse of Judgment’
Bryan Hair, right-hand adviser to County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, says he borrowed a county golf cart to help his injured wife.
Blue Wall Gets Results
With deputies cheering them on, Knox County commissioners take money from fund balance for Sheriff’s Office bonuses.
Guessing Game
The pandemic response shut down the economy just as local governments were making budget plans for next year. That has left them scrambling.
Split Decisions
In two 5-4 votes, the school board turns down religious release time and signals support for moving into TVA’s East Tower.
Show and Tell
On a tour of TVA’s East Tower, County Mayor Glenn Jacobs makes the case for leasing the vacant building — even if the school board isn’t interested.
Prisoners Dilemma
Knox County commissioners say they want to take action to reduce jail crowding — but they can’t do it alone.
Jailhouse Diagnosis
A study says Knox County could reduce its inmate crowding by making reforms to the local criminal justice system.
A.J. + TVA = OK?
Knox County officials outline a $7.5 million deal to move the school system’s Central Office and free up the Andrew Johnson Building for redevelopment.