Every Monday, we give you a weekly rundown of public meetings and civic events.
2019 Revue: Knox County Schools
From vouchers to Bible Release Time to the TVA tower deal, the school board navigated some treacherous waters this year.
Legal Challenge
Knox County Law Director Bud Armstrong says the county’s TVA tower deal could violate state and federal law. What does he mean, exactly?
Reading, Writing and Religion
Debating whether to excuse students for religious instruction, the school board hears from pastors, parents, Satanists and teachers.
Decision Time on TVA Deal
Documents lay out proposed agreements between Knox County, the Tennessee Valley Authority and Knox County Schools for taking over the East Tower.
Bible Battle
A divided Knox County school board puts a proposed policy for outside religious instruction on its December agenda.
Superintendent Comes Around on TVA Deal
With free rent thrown into the mix, the move from the Andrew Johnson Building to the East Tower wins the school administration’s support.
Vaping in the Boys’ Room
And the girls’ room. And the classroom. The Knox County school board confronts e-cigarettes with a new proposed policy.
Show and Tell
On a tour of TVA’s East Tower, County Mayor Glenn Jacobs makes the case for leasing the vacant building — even if the school board isn’t interested.
Power Poll: TVA Deal Looks Good
Our latest survey of local community leaders shows strong support for Knox County’s proposed lease of the vacant East Tower.