Legislation under consideration in Nashville would force Knoxville to abandon citywide voting for district City Council representatives.
Toeing the Party Line
Knoxville voters responded to the infusion of partisan politics into the city election by voting for or against blocs of candidates, not individuals.
Incumbents Roll to Victory
City voters re-elect five Council members over GOP-backed challengers in an unusually partisan election.
Voters’ Verdict
A strong partisan-fueled turnout will determine the outcome of an unusually bitter city election.
City Election 2021: Complete Coverage
Links to all of our articles on the 2021 Knoxville city election.
Partisan Knives Sharpen
Misinformation becomes a weapon as early voting ends and a bruising city election enters its final days.
Donors and Dollars
The money has been rolling into this year’s city election, though the distribution among candidates has varied wildly.
Dueling Endorsements
Knoxville’s uniformed employees have aligned themselves on opposite sides in this year’s City Council races.
Election Issues: Land Use
As early voting begins, City Council candidates discuss their approaches to rezoning decisions and redevelopment priorities.
Weekly Watch: Oct. 11-17, 2021
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.