Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
2023 Revue: University of Tennessee
UT-Knoxville has seen enrollment growth and is embarking on a construction spree, but diversity efforts are lagging behind.
Power Poll: 2023’s Most Important Stories
Survey respondents rank housing, 3rd grade retention, stadium construction and the Tennessee Three as the year’s top stories.
City Considers Election Options
Knoxville officials have yet to decide whether to challenge the state law changing its district election process or ask voters to amend the charter.
Seeking Treatment Option Funds
City Council members approve a measure calling for state help to expand mental health services, including a new psychiatric hospital.
Power Poll: Special Legislative Session
A majority of respondents to this month’s survey would have preferred to see lawmakers consider more substantial firearms restrictions.
Power Poll: Pride Month
Survey respondents tend to support inclusive policies for the LGBTQ community but few plan to attend any Pride events this year.
Call to Action
City Council endorses a resolution proposed by students urging state lawmakers to pass gun safety legislation.
City Election Change Looks Inevitable
Briggs raises concerns about possible Voting Rights Act violations, though Knoxville voters tend to support minority candidates.
Johnson Survives
The state House of Representatives booted two of three Democratic members who joined gun violence protesters from the chamber last week.