Despite funding losses and U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett’s scorn, East Tennessee PBS and WUOT-FM remain determined to continue their missions.
Troubled Bridges over Water
This month the city should learn details of repairs needed for the Gay Street Bridge and whether federal funding will be awarded for a proposed pedestrian span.
Feds to Fund Chapman Upgrades
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Knoxville a $17.8 million grant to make a portion of Chapman Highway safer.
Reconnecting East Knoxville
A $42.6 million federal grant will help pay for infrastructure improvements to help repair the damage of urban renewal.
Second Effort
City officials say their new application for a federal grant needed to pay for a pedestrian bridge is stronger than last year’s spurned proposal.
Power Poll: School Choices
Our survey of community leaders shows skepticism about school vouchers and rejecting federal education funding.