Commissioner Andy Fox asked to delay the vote, but his colleagues criticised him for being unprepared and proceeded to approve the spending plan.
Power Poll: Local Budgets
Respondents are generally supportive of the city and county budget plans, though a majority predicts cuts at the federal level will lead to increased spending.
‘A Tight Year’
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs proposes a budget that’s far from extravagant and doesn’t call for a property tax increase.
Action Asks and Commitments
Kincannon and Jacobs agree to Justice Knox’s housing-related requests, but micro-transit could be a heavier financial lift.
Catch of the Day
The Bassmaster Classic, which generated more than $35 million in economic activity in 2023, will return to Knoxville next year.
Blackburn at the Starting Line
The Trump-backed senator is expected to formally announce a run for governor within two weeks; Jacobs would endorse her candidacy.
2024 Revue: The City and the County
From the downtown stadium to Advance Knox, It was a ‘building year’ in more ways than one for Knoxville and Knox County.