With unemployment low, the City of Knoxville is finding it difficult to fill positions in multiple departments.
State of the City in 2019
Mayor Madeline Rogero will unveil her final budget proposal today and likely will announce a solidified agreement on a new safety services complex.
Still a Safety Valve for the City
After two decades, the Police Advisory and Review Committee continues trying to build bridges between KPD and the community.
Police Precinct Proposal
A proposal from mayoral candidate Eddie Mannis draws quick opposition from Indya Kincannon and Marshall Stair.
New Cash for New Cops
Facing a persistent staffing shortage, KPD asks for $150,000 over two years to boost officer recruiting efforts.
KPD’s Officer Deficit
Like other urban police departments, the Knoxville Police Department is struggling to find enough recruits to fill open positions.
City Closer to Tennova Deal
Council to consider a $1.4 million contract with a firm to manage construction of police/fire headquarters.
City Pursues St. Mary’s Site for KPD
Amid much speculation and after an aborted deal with Knoxville College, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero’s administration has zeroed in on Tennova’s Physicians Regional Medical Center campus in North Knoxville for a new headquarters for the Knoxville Police and Fire departments.