At a joint meeting, state legislators sound cautionary notes about Knox County Commission priorities.
Scandalous State
A book by two veteran political reporters recounts a half-century of Tennessee political shenanigans.
Expanding Mental Health Options
City and county leaders discuss needs for more in-patient treatment and new crisis response models.
Senate Approves Election Bill
Knoxville’s process for electing district Council members would change in 2025 under legislation being finalized for the governor’s signature.
Vouchers Move Closer for Knox County
Gov. Bill Lee’s Education Savings Accounts could be available to local eligible families this fall, under a bill headed for passage in the House.
Obscene or Heard?
With new restrictions on drag shows taking effect next month, the impact of the law on performers and venues remains unclear.
Election 2022: State House District 14
In a solidly Republican West Knox district, incumbent Republican Rep. Jason Zachary faces Democrat Amanda Collins.
Money Hunt
Most of Knox County’s requests to the Legislature this year revolve around increased state funding.
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.
Drawing the Line
As late-arriving Census data narrows the redistricting window, citizen groups hope for public input and transparency. History does not give reason to expect much of either.