One Knoxville police officer was wounded in the confrontation at a school that has experienced a spike in deaths from gunfire this year.
Slicing the Pie
The Kincannon administration opened three days of budget hearings on Tuesday to help sort out next year’s spending plan.
Looking for Answers
The city is adopting new strategies to fill gaps in the services provided to help the homeless population off the streets and into housing.
A Blueprint to Block the Bullets
Even without a detailed spending plan, City Council approves $1 million of accelerated funding for violent crime intervention efforts.
Cracking Down and Lifting Up
The city is mixing more aggressive policing with community-building initiatives to address the spike in gun violence.
Grief, Grievances and Grit
With anger and sorrow over the deaths of Austin-East students at a boiling point, city officials say they will redouble efforts to reduce gun violence.
Curfew Enforcement
A hearing officer issues a beer permit suspension and a fine to Paul’s Oasis for violating a health order and city ordinance.
The Year Ahead: City of Knoxville
Amid the pandemic, the city will hold an election and is set to move forward on a variety of initiatives and projects.
A Team Approach
KPD and the McNabb Center claim initial success for a pilot program combining law enforcement and social services on the streets.
Dialing a Deal
The E-911 Center will pay renovation costs for a new backup emergency dispatch operation at the city’s new public safety complex.