Council unanimously approves a contract with a national association of municipalities to build an anti-violence infrastructure.
Breaking Camp
After a pandemic-driven hiatus, city officials will resume clearing out homeless encampments and encouraging people living in them to seek services.
Pick a Proposal
Council will choose between a Charter referendum or mayoral policy initiatives to bring changes to KUB.
KUB Challenges Charter Change
Council begins talks on a proposal to alter the city utility’s governance and management if voters approve.
KUB Reforms Proposed
City Council will begin discussions today on a possible charter amendment to change the way the Knoxville Utilities Board is governed.
Against the Grain
Council starts budget deliberations on Tuesday with newcomer Amelia Parker ready to challenge assumptions.
Monitoring the Force
The Police Advisory & Review Committee reports that citizen complaints about KPD often focus on officer behavior.
Body Cam Consensus
Mayor, police chief, candidates support studying cameras for KPD officers following the death of a hit-and-run suspect.
Of Painters and Potholes
The city and county both fund the arts, but to different extents and with different levels of enthusiasm. What is the role of government?