The change to the board’s legislative priorities comes in the midst of shifting political winds in Tennessee.
Weekly Watch: Jan. 3-9, 2022
The new year kicks off with the Knox County school board on a new meeting schedule, and a pair of public input sessions on the city’s search for a new police chief.
Stuck at 3rd?
Only about 40 percent of Knox County 3rd graders typically read at grade level. A new state law could hold the rest of them back.
Weekly Watch: Dec. 6-12, 2021
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Weekly Watch: Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2021
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Party Time?
As the Legislature opens the door for partisan school board elections, Knox County officials are unsure of the implications.
Redistricting Moves Forward
After rejecting a delay, County Commission approves a new district map that will divide some communities but preserve the majority-minority 1st District.
Power Poll: Schools Superintendent Search
A majority of Power Poll members want the next superintendent to have a mix of classroom and administrative experience.
Weekly Watch: Oct. 18-24, 2021
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Knoxville Power Poll: Partisan Local Elections
The vast majority of area decision-makers prefer keeping nonpartisan city and school board elections.