A majority of survey respondents say city employee pay increases and county infrastructure upgrades are sufficient reasons to raise property tax rates.
More Beds, Fewer Staff
The impact of new behavioral health facilities could be blunted by workforce shortages among local providers.
Primary 2022: County Commission District 7
Three candidates are vying to replace the term-limited Charles Busler as the representative for Halls, Powell and Heiskell.
Primary 2022: County Commission District 3
Gina Oster and Nick Ciparro are running in the GOP primary for a West Knox County seat that’s open because of term limits.
Weekly Watch: April 4-10, 2022
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Setting Boundaries
The Election Commission redraws the county’s precinct map in light of redistricting ahead of this year’s election.
The Year Ahead: Knox County
Elections will dominate the county political calendar this year, along with an updated General Plan and decisions on Health Department leadership.
Weekly Watch: Dec. 6-12, 2021
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Practice Swings
City and county officials dig into the multi-use stadium proposal ahead of key votes on the $80.1 million project.
Weekly Watch: Oct. 18-24, 2021
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.