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Compass Points

Compass Points Podcast provides news, insights and analysis of Knoxville and Knox County government, politics and business. Content is updated every Sunday.

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Ep. 186 11/02/2025

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2025/11/02

***CITY ELECTION COVERAGE IS FREE AT COMPASSKNOX.COM*** Scott and Jesse talk about County Commission's vote on a controversial resolution honoring Charlie Kirk; delays in two county ordinances that would place local nonprofits under more scrutiny; early vote totals; and a scathing report about the county's juvenile detention center. They also look ahead to Election Day in the City of Knoxville, and this week's meetings of the Knox County school board.

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Ep. 185 10/26/2025

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2025/10/26

City ELECTION COVERAGE IS FREE at CompassKnox.com In this week's installment of the Compass Points podcast, Scott and Jesse talk about County Commission's consideration of some controversial items involving scrutiny of local nonprofits and the slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk; fundraising in the City Council races; the selection of a developer for the former St. Mary's Hospital site; and the Town of Farragut's home business ordinance. They also look ahead to this

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Ep. 184 10/19/2025

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2025/10/19

In this week’s installment of the Compass Points podcast, Scott and Jesse talk about developments in the campaigns for and against the City of Knoxville's sales tax referendum; the ICE detention of local resident and immigrant rights' activist Alejandro Lozano; Knox County Schools' Annual Action Plan; a traffic study of the Gay Street Bridge; a planned greenway connection from Fort Sanders to Tyson Park. They also look ahead to this week's meetings of County Commission and the UT Board of

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Ep. 18310/12/2025

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2025/10/12

With early voting in the Knoxville election beginning this week, Scott breaks down the City Council races and the sales-tax increase referendum. He also covers the Supreme Court’s decision not to intervene in a lawsuit against the town of Farragut, Knoxville College’s new interim president, plans to film 9-1-1 Nashville in Knoxville and next year’s visit from the Savannah Bananas. Remember CompassKnox.com election coverage is FREE to share with all your friends who need help, starting with Early

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01:31:20

Ep. 182 10/05/2025

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2025/10/05

This podcast is a free service of CompassKnox.com support Compass by sharing this with EVERYONE you know. This week, Scott and Jesse talk about City Council's rejection of the sale of part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth Foundation; the Office of Housing Stability's new plan to address homelessness; the kerfuffle with school board member Betsy Henderson and County Commissioner Terry Hill at the Karns Fall Festival; the cancellation of Pride Fest; and Visit Knoxville's new slogan.

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Ep. 181 09/28/2025

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2025/09/28

In this week’s installment of the Compass Points podcast, Scott and Jesse talk about Knox County's progress toward a Unified Development Ordinance, City Council's upcoming vote on Chilhowee Park, County Commissioner Larsen Jay's campaign against abandoned utility poles, last week's unusual City Council candidate forum, and more. Share this FREE SERVICE of CompassKnox.com to help Scott and Jesse reach more of your friends and neighbors.

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Ep. 180 09/21/2025

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2025/09/21

The wrangling over the proposal to sell a chunk of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth Foundation continues. Scott and Jesse talk about the latest developments, plus the political jockeying around the city’s proposed sales tax increase, Knox County Commissioner Kim Frazier entering the county mayor’s race, proposed changes to Knoxville City Council’s public forum rules and more.

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01:15:47

Ep. 179 09/14/2025

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2025/09/14

This week, Scott and Jesse talk about Emerald Youth Foundation's ongoing efforts to win public support for their purchase of property at Chilhowee Park; the attendance and, more importantly, tax receipts for the Knoxville Smokies' first season in their publicly-owned ballpark; the return of Kristi Kristy to her former position as school board chair; a civic gadfly's lawsuit against the Town of Farragut; and the just-announced lineup for the 2026 Big Ears music festival. They also look ahead to

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Ep. 178 09/07/2025

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2025/09/07

The Tennessee Valley Fair got underway last Friday with an uncertain future. Scott and Jesse talk about the strained relationship between city officials and fair organizers. They also review recent developments regarding the proposed sale of a portion of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth Foundation, the Knox County Commission’s leadership votes and the organized opposition to the city’s proposed sales-tax increase. They also talk about the upcoming school board reorganization.

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Ep. 177 08/31/2025

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2025/08/31

Knoxville City Council primary Election Day arrived last Tuesday. In this week’s installment, PR pro and political observer Mike Cohen joins Scott to break down the results and preview the upcoming general election. They also talk about the delayed Chilhowee Park-Emerald Youth Foundation land sale, the criminal case involving misuse of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office’s drug fund and Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon’s backing of a pro-sales tax advocacy group.

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Ep. 176 08/24/2025

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2025/08/24

FREE CONTENT Free Content FREE CONTENT Go to CompassKnox.com for profiles on ALL CANDIDATES FOR FREE Knoxville City Council approved a deal for Muse Knoxville to move into the Jacob Building last week, while delaying action on Emerald Youth Foundation’s proposal to buy city property for a sports and activity center. In this week’s episode, Scott and Jesse talk about those City Council actions dealing with Chilhowee Park; County Commissioner Larsen Jay's move to

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Ep. 175 08/17/2025

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2025/08/17

Compass co-founder and former podcast co-host Jesse Mayshark returns to talk with Scott about last week’s local events. They talk about the Tennessee Comptroller’s report that led to the indictment of Knox County Property Assessor Phil Ballard and another county employee. Scott and Jesse also look at two major investments in East Knoxville that City Council will consider next week — Muse Knoxville’s proposed move into the Jacob Building and Emerald Youth Foundation’s idea to buy city property for a

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Ep. 174 08/10/2025

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2025/08/10

*** SPECIAL INFORMATION*** ALL CITY ELECTION COVERAGE 2025 is FREE at CompassKnox.com share this podcast and this election coverage with WITH EVERYONE, share the great service that IS Compass! ***SPECIAL INFORMATION*** A Knox County grand jury charged Property Assessor Phil Ballard with official misconduct, but declined to indict Trustee Justin Biggs. This week, Scott details the

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Ep. 173 08/03/2025

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2025/08/03

Supply-and-demand isn't the only metric out of whack in Knoxville's housing market. In this week's episode, Scott looks at other disparities that East Tennessee Realtors has identified. He also covers a City Council candidate forum in Knoxville's 1st District, funding challenges for the region's public broadcasters, Congressman Tim Burchett's encounter with a horse's hoof, nuclear education for young students and more. Plus, a look ahead to the return of Knox County Schools and the start of early

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Ep. 172 07/27/2025

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2025/07/27

City Council election activity has been gearing up with early voting set to begin on Aug. 6. This week, Scott goes through profiles of a trio of 6th District candidates and reports on candidate forums involving the 2nd, 3rd and 4th districts. He also talks about prominent West High School boosters attempting to get Rebels coach Lamar Brown reinstated, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn's calling out UT for keeping its DEI programs going under a new name, U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett on godless Muppets, and more

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Ep. 171 07/20/2025

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2025/07/20

Some trends emerge when you take a close look at campaign finance reports. In this week’s installment, Scott identifies some in the most recent disclosures in the Knoxville City Council election, including one tongue-in-cheek contribution. He also reviews the 3rd District candidates, the impact of federal budget cuts on Knox County Schools, the inventor of the parking meter, and much more. Scott also previews a busy news week — Knox County Commission and Knoxville City Council are meeting, and the

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Ep. 170 07/13/2025

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2025/07/13

City Council members filed their 2nd quarter financial disclosure reports last week as campaigning is picking up. Scott takes a look at the numbers, and provides profiles of the candidates in the 4th and 2nd district contests. He also goes over the school board’s new cell phone policy, the city’s loss of a $42.7 million federal grant with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, and the Planning Commission’s recommendations that the city approve subdivided duplexes and cottage courts. Scott also

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Ep. 169 07/06/2025

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2025/07/06

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees held its two-day annual meeting last week. In this week’s installment, Scott recaps the meeting, including the decision to move ahead with UT-Knoxville’s taking control of the bulk of Maplehurst neighborhood, the approval of a $3.74 billion system budget and the outlook for research funding in the Trump era. He also looks at Knox County Commissioner Rhonda Lee’s appointment to the juvenile detention center’s board of directors and attorney Jeff Hagood’s

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Ep. 168 06/29/2025

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2025/06/29

Last week, Knoxville City Council approved putting a sales tax referendum on the November election ballot. In this installment of the podcast, Scott analyzed voters' choices. He also looks at Knox County Commission's approval of a new management structure for Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center, including a partisan tussle about oversight. Other topics include the emergence of YES! Knoxville as a voice in city land-use issues, legal challenges to two Tennessee immigration-related laws and the

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Ep. 167 06/22/2025

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2025/06/22

DONT FORGET TO SHARE Compass Points, a free service of CompassKnox.com Cottage courts could soon be allowed in the City of Knoxville. In this week’s installment, Scott looks at the middle housing concept. He also turns his attention to the school system’s response to the West High School football staff’s underage sex accusations, Juneteenth in today’s political climate, the life of the late Frank Niceley, the city’s new poet laureate, the first major City Council candidate forum and the One

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