Volunteer Ministry Center, with the help of city taxpayers, wants to establish Knoxville’s first ‘low-barrier’ homeless shelter.
BMXed Out
After estimated costs triple, Knox County kills a South Knoxville bike track championed by former Mayor Tim Burchett.
Appalachian Chorus
In response to J.D. Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ regional writers stake a claim to political and cultural diversity in the Southern mountains.
Here Comes the Gov
Bill Lee brings his State of the State roadshow to Knoxville, talking workforce, justice and character education.
Rethinking Rural Healthcare
A UT healthcare policy expert says expanding Medicaid is needed but wouldn’t be enough on its own to prevent rural hospital closures.
Smoke Signals
A report calls for a tax-funded Knox County fire department. County officials want to explore their options.
Bringing Austin Homes Into Focus
Public input is helping guide KCDC’s master planning process for mixed-income housing at the East Knoxville site.
Exit Kane
After less than six months on the job, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ education liaison resigns.
Lawmakers Seek to Handcuff Police Oversight
City officials ask the state Legislature to reject a bill that would strip law enforcement oversight committees of their subpoena powers.
Heavy Traffic
A change in state law means overweight trucks are paying less in fines — with the money coming straight from local coffers.