A large infusion of federal pandemic aid for housing costs has Knox County scrambling to get it distributed.
Weekly Watch: March 1-7, 2021
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Knoxville Lands CGI Service Center
The global information technology and consulting giant will invest $27 million and partner with UT to bring 300 jobs to the community.
The Enrollment Challenge
With numbers of high school graduates reaching a plateau, the University of Tennessee looks for other ways to build its student body.
Early Voting on Campus
A bill before the General Assembly would require five days of early voting at UT, MTSU and the University of Memphis.
A Blueprint to Block the Bullets
Even without a detailed spending plan, City Council approves $1 million of accelerated funding for violent crime intervention efforts.
Accelerating Innovation
ORNL, TVA and UT will invest $9 million over three years to create a hub for budding national and international entrepreneurs.
Building on Beverly’s Hills
Third time’s the charm at County Commission for a developer planning a subdivision on a steep and difficult site in North Knoxville.
Farm to Table Amid the Pandemic
COVID-19 has forced farmers to find alternative ways to get their food into their customers’ kitchens.