For the second year in a row, County Commission voted down a proposal that critics called overly broad and anti-LGBTQ.
Commissioners Skeptical of Indecency Resolution
County Commissioner Rhonda Lee’s second attempt to restrict county funding to agencies that ‘sexualize children’ runs into pointed questions.
Zoning In
County Commission votes down proposals to rezone property against owners’ wishes, but signals new skepticism of development.
Weekly Watch: Oct. 21-27, 2024
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Advocating Action on Climate Change
A newly formed environmental advocacy group is calling on Knox County to develop a climate change plan. Meanwhile, a regional effort is afoot.
Weekly Watch: Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2024
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Election 2024: County Commission District 8
Two candidates dedicated to preserving agricultural heritage are on the ballot in rural East Knox County.
Election 2024: County Commission District 1
Democrat Damon Rawls and Republican Charles Frazier face off to represent the county’s most urban and racially diverse district.
Commission Passes Budget, Despite Sheriff’s Plea
County officials will seek to add more money for officers’ pay if funds are available later in the year.
Competing Visions
As County Commission prepares to vote on a new plan for growth and development, tensions remain over how to protect rural areas and provide infrastructure.