Youth Council Hosts Forum on Local Government
Knoxville's Mayor's Youth Council held a public forum answering questions about how city government works.
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Do you trust Knoxville local government to affect your everyday life positively?
Knoxville Politics News
For readers in Knoxville, this page covers municipal government, elections, policy, civic engagement and local legislation. Reporting follows the decisions made at city hall and the impact of regional policy on the public.
Elections
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Do you think the cost of living in your area is getting better or worse?
Goldberg Wins Tennessee House District 18 Seat
Democrat Bryan Goldberg is projected to flip Tennessee State House District 18 from Republican control.
Military
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Do you believe military service is an essential contribution to our nation?
Secretary of Defense Administers Oath to Knoxville Recruits
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presided over a mass enlistment ceremony for 95 new military members in Knoxville.
City Hall
Knoxville City Council Rejects Apartment Project
The council overturned a planning commission decision regarding a senior living development.
Civic Engagement
Live Poll
Should universities actively organize and encourage students to participate in local and national elections?
University Of Tennessee Will Encourage Student Voting
The Vols Vote initiative is launching efforts to boost turnout ahead of the November 3 election in Knoxville.
Law
Live Poll
Do you trust the political ads and messages you see before elections?
Political Ads Follow Different Rules Than Product Ads
A University of Tennessee professor explains why political advertising faces fewer restrictions than commercial advertising and how voters can trace who pays for it.
More in Politics
This section follows legislative activity, election results, public policy development and the work of city officials. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Voter turnout and the cycle of municipal budget approvals often drive the pace of public discourse. City council decisions and the administration of civic programs remain the most frequent subjects appearing in local reports.