The Rogero administration and Knoxville Area Transit are contemplating extending the city’s free trolley service to the South Waterfront.
Mayoral Pay Raise Clears First Hurdle
In a split vote, City Council passed a 14 percent salary boost for the next mayor on first reading.
New Cash for New Cops
Facing a persistent staffing shortage, KPD asks for $150,000 over two years to boost officer recruiting efforts.
A Raise on the Table
City Council will consider a proposal to give the next mayor a 14 percent pay boost above Mayor Madeline Rogero’s current salary.
Preparation, Policy and Politics
Indya Kincannon believes her combination of experience and education have prepared her to be Knoxville’s next mayor.
Scooters in the City
Knoxville officials aim to use lessons learned from other cities while designing a pilot program for electric scooter rental businesses.
Preemption for Breakfast
Knoxville officials share concerns with legislators about bills they fear will take away their independence to find local solutions to local problems.
Lawmakers Seek to Handcuff Police Oversight
City officials ask the state Legislature to reject a bill that would strip law enforcement oversight committees of their subpoena powers.
King and City Sign a Settlement
The agreement ends a months-long dispute over Civil Service rights for the city’s deputy engineering director.
Remaking St. Mary’s
The Rogero administration plans to work with Knox Heritage to preserve the oldest building on the St. Mary’s Hospital campus.