An analysis of Knoxville municipal-election returns gives an idea of the sales-tax referendum’s effect on driving people to the polls.
City Voters Reject Sales-Tax Hike
The referendum spurred turnout in a Knoxville municipal election that produced blowout victories in most City Council races.
Funding Referendum Campaigns
Groups advocating for or against the city’s sales-tax increase are raising big chunks of money to sway voters, but complete transparency is lacking.
Funding on Standby
City Council gave initial approval to an ordinance that would triple the dollars for affordable housing — but only if voters approve a sales-tax hike.
Election 2025: Sales-tax Referendum
A guide to the ballot question, the spending plan if the measure passes and the campaigns for and against a city sales-tax increase.
Sales-tax Battle Lines
Single-issue advocacy committees have formed on both sides of the city’s referendum question on raising the local-option sales tax.
Home Field Advantages
The popularity of the Knoxville Smokies and One Knoxville Soccer has driven sales-tax revenues higher than expected at Covenant Health Park.
Tax Backers
A group of city residents has formed Neighbors for Knoxville to advocate for passage of the local-option sales-tax increase on the November ballot.
Election 2025: Primary Takeaways
An analysis of Tuesday’s Knoxville City Council primary results shows where the candidates stand heading into the general election.
Power Poll: Local Miscellany
Members weigh in on the proposed city sales tax increase, the school board’s new cell phone policy, Juvenile Service Center management and more.
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