Property Rights and Fights

County Commissioner Andy Fox is pushing for something officials say they’ve never seen — downzoning properties against the owners’ wishes.

Blazing a Water Trail

Local kayakers, Knox County and other partners are working to make Beaver Creek a premier paddling destination.

Mayor Glenn Jacobs is seeking state intervention after Farragut voted down his proposed changes.

County Commission opts for the gentler of two measures to urge utilities and telecom companies to remove old poles.

The Knox Education Foundation launches a $4.5 million campaign to fund school playgrounds, taking the burden off individual schools.

Wary of a culture-war battle over libraries and LGBTQ representation, commissioners hit pause.

The Merit System Board votes to let uniformed officers run for office while serving — but holds off on politicking by board members.

A group of high school students spent three months learning about County Commission. Now they want commissioners’ support in pushing for gun safety.

Despite some uncertainties, County Commission signs off on the Belltown development, which will bring nearly 1,100 homes to North Knox County.

Knox County leaves it up to local communities to fund school playgrounds, with the result that some of the poorest areas have the worst equipment.