With millions of dollars on the line, local officials gear up for a campaign to encourage participation in the 2020 U.S. Census.
Precinct Profile: Knox County #69E
Most residents of the wooded subdivisions between Nubbin Ridge Road and Northshore Drive mark their ballots for the GOP.
Taking Care of Basics
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ first budget sticks with a proven template, but adds (and subtracts) a few flourishes.
Precinct Profile: Knox County #84
Ritta, where most vote Republican, has two voting locations, but one is set aside for a small segment of the population.
Steady As He Goes
In his first proposed budget, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs isn’t raising any taxes or rocking any boats.
No Resolution
Knox County Commission declines to act on a proposal to remove one of its members from the Joint Education Committee.
Directing Growth
Knox County, Knoxville and Farragut officials revisit the county’s growth plan, with an eye on development and its impact on infrastructure.
Commission Conflict
Legal questions and angry words mark an effort to remove Commissioner Evelyn Gill from Knox County’s Joint Education Committee.
Crunch Time
The city, county and school administrations will present budget proposals in the next few weeks. Here’s a look at the timelines and the issues to watch.
Keeping Pace
The new chairman of the Knox County Republican Party is a former New Jersey mayor who wants to build on the local dominance of the GOP.