Although local finance officials remain cautious, the long-warned-of downturn has yet to arrive.
Building Backlogs
As the population continues to grow, the city and the county are struggling to keep up with the demand for approving construction projects.
Keeping Care
Knox County aims to keep a child care facility open with help from a state program, federal funding and an aspirational owner.
2022 Revue: Knox County
Elections kept incumbents in place while giving County Commission its first female majority. And the Advance Knox process began to set a vision for the county’s future.
County Settles With Former Parks Director
Despite a $150,000 payout, the county still says it had cause to fire Paul White.
Power Poll: Big Picture Views
Respondents express some optimism and some pessimism, and offer their opinions on what state and local governments should prioritize.
Between the Floods
With two ‘500-year’ storms in the last four years, local and state officials are working to mitigate and respond to fast-rising water.
Falling Bills
In a Knox County sample, most property owners both inside and outside city limits are effectively paying less in taxes than they were a decade ago.
Primary 2022: Knox County Trustee
A politically connected veteran of the Trustee’s Office faces off against a credentialed outsider in the contest for the Republican nomination.