A newly formed environmental advocacy group is calling on Knox County to develop a climate change plan. Meanwhile, a regional effort is afoot.
Justice Through Treatment
A new mental health court will provide a therapeutic alternative to incarceration for defendants with psychological disorders.
Help From the Bench
A new mental health court would provide long-term treatment options for defendants with psychological struggles.
‘Socially Acceptable Chains’
In Tennessee, criminal sentences can include more than 360 different fees and fines. Reform advocates say they can pose insurmountable obstacles.
Heavy Traffic
A change in state law means overweight trucks are paying less in fines — with the money coming straight from local coffers.