A dispute between the Kincannon administration and Turn Up Knox over the nonprofit’s leadership bubbles to the surface.
A Sense of Urgency
The Kincannon administration moves to accelerate the development and implementation of violence intervention strategies.
Power Poll: Violence Prevention Strategies
Respondents agree that more should be done to curb violence in the community but aren’t convinced that political leaders will deliver.
Multiple Traumas
While planning for emergence from the pandemic, the school board confronts the aftermath of another student’s violent death.
City United on Cities United
Council unanimously approves a contract with a national association of municipalities to build an anti-violence infrastructure.
A Blueprint to Block the Bullets
Even without a detailed spending plan, City Council approves $1 million of accelerated funding for violent crime intervention efforts.
Grief, Grievances and Grit
With anger and sorrow over the deaths of Austin-East students at a boiling point, city officials say they will redouble efforts to reduce gun violence.
A Seat at the Table
Bringing concerns from some of Knoxville’s poorest neighborhoods into this year’s city elections.