The Guest House will provide a place where COVID-19 patients who are homeless can go into quarantine.
Last Call
Responding to the COVID-19 threat, the city is closing all bars and restaurants, while the county is closing bars and placing limits on restaurant capacity.
Pondering a Personnel Puzzle
The Kincannon administration and the city’s Civil Service Merit Board are at odds over creating a new human resources department.
Weekly Watch: March 2-8, 2020
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Clinic Conflict
Tennessee Right to Life and Planned Parenthood are engaged in a struggle over a zoning variance in East Knoxville.
A Fledgling Urban/Suburban Coalition
Legislators from districts in and around Tennessee’s major cities discuss ways to promote the interests of metropolitan areas.
Not Bound by Bonds
Knoxville officials say they’re comfortable with the city’s debt level as they plan to go to the bond market to finance projects.
Budget Conditions and Financial Forecasts
The City of Knoxville’s budget outlook for next year is sunny, but clouds are gathering on the fiscal horizon.
Long-term Issues for Short-term Rentals
Going into year three of the city’s short-term rental program, questions surrounding owner occupancy continue to arise.
Cameras for Cops
The Kincannon administration has proposed issuing body cameras to city police officers at a cost of $4.2 million over five years.