Members weigh in on the proposed city sales tax increase, the school board’s new cell phone policy, Juvenile Service Center management and more.
A Little Help from His Friends
A board consisting of allies has provided little oversight of Richard Bean’s management of Knox County’s juvenile detention facility.
Mayor Floats City Sales Tax Hike
If Council concurs, voters will decide whether to raise the rate by .5 percent, which would generate $47 million annually for housing and infrastructure.
Art Views: March 2025
A curated roundup of exhibits enlivening Knoxville’s museums and galleries this month.
Advancing Composites
A facility dedicated to developing and manufacturing composite materials opens at UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm.
A Plan for a Span
The city will repair the iconic Gay Street Bridge for pedestrian and bicyclist use in the short term, but plans to replace it within a decade.
Session Prep
On the eve of Gov. Bill Lee’s legislative push, Democratic legislators hold a town hall to raise concerns about vouchers and immigration enforcement.
School Board Nixes Voucher Support
The GOP majority split over whether to add Gov. Bill Lee’s proposal for private-school scholarships to the board’s list of legislative priorities.
The Year Ahead
Elections in the city, budget crunch in the county, a new plan for KCS — and a whole lot of unknowns.