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5 days ago · Knox County has a new policy to guide housing developments for years to come. A Knox County Commission vote Jan. 27 was the final step in a monthslong effort to navigate a …

1 day ago · 'Lifeblood': Black-owned businesses are more than just an economic boost to Knoxville Asheville Highway Animal Hospital preserves Black medical legacy in East Knoxville …

2 days ago · The future of community violence interruption efforts in Knoxville is in flux as city officials evaluate a $450,000 contract with the nonprofit Turn Up Knox after months of tension. …

Jan 22, 2025 · Three people have died from suspected cold exposure in Knox County this month as temperatures dropped well below freezing.. A 39-year-old man was found outside Jan. 21 …

Jan 3, 2025 · The city-owned bridge was built in the late 1800s and connects downtown to South Knoxville. Since the failed inspection, all traffic has been diverted to the James White Parkway …

2 days ago · Jeff Lyash, CEO and president of the Tennessee Valley Authority, announced Jan. 31 he plans to retire no later than Sept. 30, the end of the federal utility's fiscal year.. Lyash's …

Jan 2, 2025 · The number of murders in Knoxville declined slightly in 2024, with 23 deaths in 2024 compared to 24 in 2023. Only two murder investigations are unsolved, with police making …