After estimated costs triple, Knox County kills a South Knoxville bike track championed by former Mayor Tim Burchett.
Next Steps
As Mayor Glenn Jacobs convenes a planning committee that hasn’t met in nearly two decades, Knox County starts to think about the future.
Smoke Signals
A report calls for a tax-funded Knox County fire department. County officials want to explore their options.
Exit Kane
After less than six months on the job, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ education liaison resigns.
The Opioid Effect
A University of Tennessee study is the first to quantify the workforce impact of the prescription drug epidemic.
Streaming Service
At a public forum, customers of Hallsdale Powell Utility District want to know why their water bills are so high.
What’s the Plan?
Knox County is preparing to embark on its most ambitious planning update in a generation. On the table: growth, density, infrastructure and rural preservation.
Priority Care
To get more wheels on the road, Knox County allows its ambulance contractor to answer less urgent calls with basic-level service.
Last Thing We Do, Let’s Pay the Lawyers
As Knox County Commission prepares to settle up on legal fees for the county’s pension lawsuit, the only question is where the money comes from.
Schools Signal Budget Priorities
Knox County Superintendent Bob Thomas details $26 million in possible new expenses for 2019-20.