Five candidates are in the running to represent the region that extends from East Knoxville through Downtown to Marble City.
Weekly Watch: July 28-Aug. 4, 2025
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Grandiflora to Bloom
Council approved a tax incentive this week for a nonprofit that’s renovating a former Magnolia Avenue church into an event venue.
Primary 2025: City Council District 6 (Part 1)
Five candidates are in the running to represent the region that extends from East Knoxville through Downtown to Marble City.
West by Northwest
Candidates vying to represent the 2nd and 3rd City Council districts addressed housing, the proposed sales tax increase and the local response to climate change.
Primary 2025: City Council District 3
Four hopefuls are running for the opportunity to represent politically malleable Northwest Knoxville.
Patterns in the Dollars
Six weeks before the city primary Election Day, we analyze City Council candidates’ campaign finances.
Primary 2025: City Council District 2
An architect and an event coordinator, both political newcomers, are squaring off for the opportunity to represent West Knoxville.
Primary 2025: City Council District 4
Matthew DeBardelaben and Jeff Talman are in the running to represent the eastern half of North Knoxville.