Academic Avenues

Central High School student Justus Hayes speaks Thursday while Superintendent Jon Rysewyk and County Mayor Glenn Jacobs look on.

With the launch of its first eight 865 Academies, Knox County aims to bridge the school-to-work gap.

Foundation for Change

classroom with empty desks

Under new leadership, Knox Education Foundation is handing off some of its programs and focusing on innovation.

‘Leap of Faith’

Two maps side by side of the proposed Belltown development

Despite some uncertainties, County Commission signs off on the Belltown development, which will bring nearly 1,100 homes to North Knox County.

Poetry, Prose and Poultry

Firefly Farms photo

Sundress Academy for the Arts runs a working farm in Karns that provides a retreat — and free eggs — for visiting writers.

Power Poll: Legislative Culture Wars

Tennessee State Capitol Building

A large majority of survey respondents favor revisiting the state’s abortion ban but most are not optimistic that lawmakers will amend the law.

KPD Seeks Accountability Director

KPD Chief Paul Noel

Chief Paul Noel is asking City Council to create an executive-level position to oversee cultural change within the police department.