Parsing Partisanship

Photo of city election campaign signs.

The city of Knoxville holds nonpartisan elections. What, exactly, does that mean?

Bridgehead Established

Photo of the Valley Apparel site

In preparation for development, KCDC has purchased property for the southern end of the proposed pedestrian bridge across the Tennessee River.

Middle Housing Muddle

Photo of 4th & Gill resident Bob Whetsel

The Kincannon administration’s Missing Middle Housing Plan missed the mark at Thursday’s Planning Commission meeting.

Middle Housing Takes Center Stage

Middle Housing Map.

Council takes a first look at Mayor Indya Kincannon’s ‘missing middle’ housing proposal for the city’s older neighborhoods.

In the Loop, Out of the Loop

Photo of voters at Larry Cox Senior Center.

An analysis of returns from Tuesday’s low-turnout primary shows a difference in voting patterns inside and outside the I-640 bypass.

Kincannon Seizes Second Term

Photo of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon

Amid low voter turnout, this year’s city primary returned the mayor to office and set up intriguing general election races for judge and City Council.

Decoding Belk’s Departure

Brooklyn Sawyers Belk Photo

An anonymous, hate-filled email is at the center of speculation about the resignation of the Knoxville Police Department’s highest ranking Black employee.