A dramatic falloff in Republican voting led to Democratic gains in this year’s county election.
Rivers and Roads
With plans to alleviate Hardin Valley traffic and protect waterways, Knox County attempts to catch up to its own growth.
Election 2024: County Commission District 2
One of Commission’s two Democrats seeks reelection in the urban North Knoxville district, against a Republican Realtor and an independent police officer.
Positive Development
After a 16-year slump, a record year for residential building permits in 2023 restored housing starts to pre-Great Recession levels.
Sounding the Debt Alarm
Knox County borrows money every year to pay for capital projects. Its annual payments will soon top $100 million.
Jacobs Proposes No-Frills Budget
While school employees will see salary jumps, other county employees will get a 2 percent raise halfway through the year.
Interstate Makeover
TDOT is planning a comprehensive overhaul of I-40/75 through West Knox County that would include choice lanes and interchange upgrades.
Farragut Board Votes to Reconsider Growth Plan
With one alderman changing his mind after assurances from County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, the planning update looks likely to pass.
Flattening Revenues
As Knox County begins work on next year’s budget, some long-term trends are likely to constrain spending.
‘Due to Inclement Weather …’
A heavy snowfall shuts down much of Tennessee, with roads expected to remain treacherous today.