In Concord and Farragut, incumbent Republican John Schoonmaker faces a challenge from Democrat Kimberly Peterson.
Pandemic Clouds Gather
Federal officials visited Knoxville last week amid soaring COVID-19 case counts, rising death totals and a push for more contact tracers.
Election 2020: 4th Commission District
Political newcomers and military veterans Todd Frommeyer and Kyle Ward vie for an open West Knox seat.
Weekly Watch: July 13-19, 2020
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Forrest Bumped
The State Capitol Commission votes to remove a Confederate general’s bust, with prominent Knoxville names — living and dead — factoring into the decision.
Ransom Revealed
The group holding Knoxville’s computer systems hostage wants nearly $400,000 for the release of the city’s data.
Bracing for a Wave
The Health Department is getting a boost in funding and hospitals are updating plans as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Balancing Risk
The school system’s plan for reopening in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t finalized, but there will be a remote learning option.
Election 2020: 2nd Commission District
In one of County Commission’s few swing districts, Democrat Courtney Durrett faces off against Republican Grant Rosenberg for an open seat.