A Documented Need

Sen. Becky Massey photo.

A state study supports building a replacement for Lakeshore Mental Health Institute, but funding is not assured.

Consensus on Collaboration

Julia Orlando Photo.

A city-county summit on homelessness focused on communication among stakeholders and the need for housing.

Mayors Form Response Task Force

Lynne Fugate photo

The United Way will help guide the new board in developing an alternative response program for mental health and substance misuse crises.

Power Poll: Growth Policy Plan

Proposed Knox County Growth Policy map

A majority of survey respondents support Jacobs’ proposal to manage development in the county, but they are divided on its chances for passage.

Growth Plan Moves Forward

Proposed Knox County Growth Policy map

Despite pleas for a delay from a concerned crowd, County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ proposal passes its first test. There are more to come.