‘On a Roll’

Mayor Indya Kincannon photo.

An upbeat Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed a budget that would spend more on police salaries and housing programs.

Magnolia to Blossom?

Burlington Fire Hall photo

A new fire hall, the redevelopment of apartment buildings and a bread factory, and the preservation of a historic house are on the drawing board.

KFD to Pump Up Fulton

Photo of Fulton High Fire Science Class

The Knoxville Fire Department plans to give a surplus pumper truck to Fulton High School as a teaching tool for future firefighters.

The Lazarus Drug

Drugs and Paraphernalia

A new report from the Health Department details the increased use of naloxone to reverse overdoses and provide second chances.

‘No-Frills Budget’

Mayor Indya Kincannon at the City Council budget hearing.

During a marathon hearing on Tuesday, City Council members dove into Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed $432.9 million spending plan.

Clinic Arsonist Identified

Planned Parenthood Fire

The FBI said the same man, who died after his arrest, was responsible for attacks on Planned Parenthood’s clinic and shooting at the federal building.

A Compensation Conversation

Council hears details of a proposed new pay structure for city employees that would increase wages and salaries across the board.

Pumping Up Paychecks

City employees would see significant pay increases under a Kincannon administration proposal.

Questions and Ashes

WRS Inc. plans to move forward with redeveloping the historic Standard Knitting Mill amid calls for greater security for vacant buildings.

Course Corrected

After taking a $20 million hit from COVID-19, the city’s new public safety complex is on schedule to open in the fall.