Knoxville Vice Mayor Gwen McKenzie says she’s lost confidence in Police Chief Eve Thomas over racist incidents within KPD.
Coming to Terms
School board members appear satisfied with a new security agreement with the Knoxville Police Department, but broader questions remain.
Council Boots Up Broadband
KUB gets the city’s approval to launch its high-speed internet service, which will offer digital access to more than 210,000 households and businesses.
Power Poll: School Security
A large majority of survey respondents wants to keep armed officers in schools and retain the current mix of agencies responsible for keeping schools safe.
Slowed by COVID
The pandemic delayed but did not stop a trio of high-profile projects in Knoxville. With the economy reopening, we provide an update.
School Board Votes Down Facilitator
Caught between mayoral pronouncements, the board stalemates on its discussion of armed school security.
Council OKs Anti-violence Funding
A pair of donations totaling $200,000 will help launch a United Way effort to support community groups and reboot the Change Center.
Weekly Watch: May 31-June 6, 2021
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Municipal Broadband Garners Support
The vast majority of participants in a forum on KUB’s plan to provide internet service endorse the proposal.
Setting the Table
The school board takes the first steps toward a community discussion of police on campus.