Sheriff Tom Spangler had a busy first year that put him and his department in multiple spotlights. We sat down to talk to him about it.
Room to Grow
With support from county and city leaders, a proposal to reduce restrictions on rural development clears its first hurdle.
Pension Plaintiffs Are Commissioner’s Relatives
In voting last week, Knox County Commissioner Charles Busler did not disclose his daughter and son-in-law’s participation in a lawsuit against the county.
Pension Fight Reignites
A citizen lawsuit seeks to revive county Law Director Bud Armstrong’s allegations of impropriety in Knox County pension payments.
Jailhouse Diagnosis
A study says Knox County could reduce its inmate crowding by making reforms to the local criminal justice system.
A.J. + TVA = OK?
Knox County officials outline a $7.5 million deal to move the school system’s Central Office and free up the Andrew Johnson Building for redevelopment.
Precinct Profile: Knox County #65W
This wealthy waterfront sector south of Farragut throws its political weight behind the Republican Party.
Laying the Groundwork
As Knox County prepares to build three new elementary schools, each presents a different challenge.
Missing Links
County Commission approves construction of a long-delayed segment of the ambitious Knox-Blount Greenway.
Trickling Down (and Out)
City and county revenue from the Hall income tax shrank last year, as the state moves toward eliminating it completely.