County Commission this month will consider adding restaurateur Randy Burleson to the body charged with guiding the pandemic response.
Beaver Creek Blueway
Knox County is investing $452,000 in clearing the tributary to create a 44-mile ‘water trail’ from Halls to Melton Hill Lake.
Ready to Go
A ribbon-cutting marks the start of work to turn TVA’s East Tower into offices for Knox County Schools and the University of Tennessee.
Emergency Spending
Knox County puts its volunteer first responders on six-month contracts pending the results of a committee appointed by the mayor.
Sales Tax Surprise
State data through May shows people continuing to spend money during the pandemic, producing more revenue than local officials expected. Will that continue?
Circuit Court Shortfall
A sharp decline in legal filings, and the fees that go along with them, prompts a request for a $1.5 million loan from the Knox County budget.
Charting a Course
On his way out, Knox County’s planning director urges a more comprehensive look at the needs of the future.
Jacobs Proposes a ‘Not Pretty’ Budget
The $849 million Knox County spending plan for 2020-21 is down from the current year as the county braces for revenue declines.
The Reopening Dance
Awaiting guidance from the governor, the mayors of Knoxville, Knox County and its neighbors prepare for a still-undefined return to business.
Guessing Game
The pandemic response shut down the economy just as local governments were making budget plans for next year. That has left them scrambling.