A statute passed this year prevents Knox County from getting developers to pay the entire cost of needed road improvements.
Fairways and Fields
City and county officials plan to seek a private-sector partner to revamp Knoxville Municipal Golf Course to include multi-sport playing fields.
Red to Blue
An analysis of the election returns shows crossover voting and stronger city turnout bolstered Democratic gains.
Weekly Watch: Aug. 10-16, 2026
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Knox Found #407: Keep Scrolling
A weekly mystery photo to test your knowledge of the local landscape.
Henderson Prevails Over Hawk
The GOP won the mayoral contest and kept its majority on Knox County Commission, but Democrats ate into the Republicans’ advantage.
Noel Suspended
Report: Knoxville’s police chief exchanged ‘flirtatious and sexually suggestive’ text messages with a female subordinate officer.
Democrats Flip Knox County School Board
With 9th District candidate Brandy Jenkins’ victory, the board’s Democrats will have a 5-4 majority.
County Moves To Establish Ag Center
A proposed ground lease could provide land in East Knox for an agriculture center that could also be the future home of the Tennessee Valley Fair.
Art Views: August 2026
A curated roundup of exhibits enlivening Knoxville’s museums and galleries this month.











