Pondering a Personnel Puzzle

The Kincannon administration and the city’s Civil Service Merit Board are at odds over creating a new human resources department.

Emergency Responses

Area hospitals are adding ER capacity that will make up for the loss of rooms from the Physicians Regional closure.

Priorities and Pitches

At the end of the day, or night as the case might be, applicants for the open 1st District City Council seat have to sway an electorate of eight.

Not Bound by Bonds

Knoxville officials say they’re comfortable with the city’s debt level as they plan to go to the bond market to finance projects.

Flashing Dashboard Lights

A new report shows Tennessee is often in the lower echelon when compared to other states in a variety of areas.

Extended Ride

Lime Scooters in Austin, Texas.

Council approves giving the city’s pilot program for electric rental scooters six more months for tinkering and assessment.

Tax Control

Tennessee State Capitol Building

A bill in the Tennessee Legislature would restrict the ability of local governments to raise property taxes without holding a referendum.