Keeping Pace

Photo of three smiling children in a Knoxville Head Start program.

For decades, Head Start programs have prepared disadvantaged young Knoxvillians for school. But a staffing shortage is leaving classrooms empty.

State of Emergencies

AMR ambulance

As Knox County prepares to bid out its ambulance contract for the first time in a decade, we look at two potential bidders.

Rallying Cries

Story Van Ness of Knox Pride speaks at a rally in Krutch Park Extension

Hundreds gather as Knox Pride pushes the LGBTQ community and its allies to action over proposed state legislation.

Poetry, Prose and Poultry

Firefly Farms photo

Sundress Academy for the Arts runs a working farm in Karns that provides a retreat — and free eggs — for visiting writers.

Revelry With a Cause

Adeem the Artist

A talk with Adeem the Artist about recognition, representation, and why they might have to leave Knoxville.

Calling for Accountability

Aniya Thompson speaking to County Commission, with Commissioner Dasha Lundy behind here.

In the wake of an encounter at McAlister’s Deli, community advocates ask County Commission for oversight of the Sheriff’s Office.

Clinic Arsonist Identified

Planned Parenthood Fire

The FBI said the same man, who died after his arrest, was responsible for attacks on Planned Parenthood’s clinic and shooting at the federal building.

Emerald’s Experience

Students in a math class at Emerald Academy

As more organizations look to start charter schools in Knox County, we take a look inside the only one currently operating.

PAC Men and Women

PAC Image

Local candidates from both parties benefit from political action committee donations, although with some differences in who’s writing the checks.