A majority of survey respondents say city employee pay increases and county infrastructure upgrades are sufficient reasons to raise property tax rates.
Rosy Picture, For Now
County commissioners seem satisfied with the proposed budget, but they worry about what comes next.
Jacobs Proposes $954m Budget
The county spending plan includes across-the-board raises, with extra for sheriff’s deputies, and no tax increase.
Stadium Project Paused
Officials hope construction costs will stabilize later this year, but it won’t be in time for the Smokies to play ball in Knoxville in 2024.
Lack of Access
A study shows the demand for mental health care in Knox County is far outstripping the available resources.
The Year Ahead: Knox County
Elections will dominate the county political calendar this year, along with an updated General Plan and decisions on Health Department leadership.
2021 Revue: Knox County
Pandemic restrictions faced rising resistance, while federal relief funds brought a bounty, and the Sheriff’s Office faced lawsuits and politics.
Making Trades
County Commission gives initial approval to County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ partnership school with builders and contractors.
Commission Approves Stadium Agreement
A unanimous vote and a call for empowering Black business owners puts a new downtown stadium a big step closer to reality.