While planning for emergence from the pandemic, the school board confronts the aftermath of another student’s violent death.
Safety and Succor
The day after a fatal shootout at Austin-East, school officials and city residents confront questions of physical security and spiritual anguish.
Student Killed in Gunfight at A-E
One Knoxville police officer was wounded in the confrontation at a school that has experienced a spike in deaths from gunfire this year.
City United on Cities United
Council unanimously approves a contract with a national association of municipalities to build an anti-violence infrastructure.
Guns to Go
As Knoxville struggles with its worst gun violence in years, the state Legislature presses ahead with its permitless carry bill.
Grief, Grievances and Grit
With anger and sorrow over the deaths of Austin-East students at a boiling point, city officials say they will redouble efforts to reduce gun violence.
2A or not 2A?
Despite some members’ misgivings, Commission proclaims Knox a ‘Second Amendment Constitutional County.’
Boyd Makes His Case
In a town hall meeting on the Knoxville campus, UT’s interim president addresses diversity, affordability and guns.
Gutting Gun Shows
The non-binding resolution doesn’t have the force of law but City Council wants nothing to do with gun shows in public venues.
‘This Has Got to Be a Tipping Point’
East Tennessee gun-reform activists want to convert anger and grief at the weekend’s mass shootings into tangible results.