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.

As one incumbent decides not to seek re-election, board members prepare to enter new political territory.

Survey respondents also believe progressive Democrats are primarily responsible for recent party losses.

As the Legislature opens the door for partisan school board elections, Knox County officials are unsure of the implications.

The only challenger who showed up at Tuesday’s City Council candidate forum sparred with all the incumbents.

The vast majority of area decision-makers prefer keeping nonpartisan city and school board elections.

A progressive incumbent and a conservative challenger are squaring off in the 3rd District primary. Both will move on to the general election.

Three candidates, each staking a claim to different sections of the political spectrum, are vying to represent the city’s most diverse district.

Legal questions about the city’s obligation to pay its debts surround an effort to cap Knoxville’s property tax rate.