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Ep. 76 9/24/23 Live at the Tavern

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2023/09/24

What does a Knox County Commission resolution against "sexualizing children" actually mean, and where did it come from? Jesse and Scott look at those questions in this week's episode, which was taped live at a special Compass happy hour. Also in the mix: election news in state and local races, the stadium project's ongoing struggle to meet minority contracting goals, Knox County's ambulance contract, and the City of Knoxville's attempt to eliminate traffic deaths. In an audience Q&A, they talk more

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Ep. 75 09/17/2023

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2023/09/17

An ethics complaint against Knox County Commissioner Kyle Ward and the end of a controversial development proposal in Choto lead this week's podcast. Jesse and Scott also talk about the emerging candidate lineup for next year's Knox County elections, a crisis in ambulance availability, and the big picture outlook for the local economy. In the Q&A section, they consider what other local officials might seek higher office besides state Rep. Gloria Johnson, who's running for Senate. And they look ahead

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01:25:43

Ep. 74 09/10/2023

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2023/09/10

State Rep. Gloria Johnson's campaign for Senate is the talk of the state — and of the podcast! Scott and Jesse look at the uphill battle Johnson faces and the political logic of her run. They also talk about the school board's assorted actions on special education this week, including a somewhat controversial plan to contract for services; studies of downtown parking and the South Waterfront; and the University of Tennessee's plans to attract more top Tennessee students. In the Q&A section, they

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Ep. 73 09/03/2023

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2023/09/03

Primary elections in the City of Knoxville top this week's podcast, as Scott and Jesse talk about the results and the coming runoffs, and memorialize Cameron Brooks, who died just a few days after finishing a strong second in a City Council race. They also take a look back at the scattered "special session," a shake-up in newly reelected Mayor Indya Kincannon's administration, and the legal dispute over this weekend's Blount Pride festival. The Q&A segment answers readers' questions about the status

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Ep. 72 08/27/2023

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2023/08/27

Was a racist email behind Brooklyn Belk's departure from the Knoxville Police Department? Jesse and Scott dig into that question, along with the state Legislature's special session; mental health resolutions from City Council and County Commission; the final early voting and campaign finance numbers in the city election; and KAT's plan to drop the downtown trolley. They also look at the city's funding for the nonprofit Turn Up Knox, and look ahead to next week's city election. Don't forget

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Ep. 71 08/20/2023

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2023/08/20

Halfway through early voting for City of Knoxville elections, turnout remains low. Scott and Jesse talk about why that is, and they also look at a push to regulate short-term rentals in Knox County, the Knoxville Utilities Board's report on recovering from storm damage, requests from the city and county for state mental health funding, and some political wrangling on the county's Merit System Board. They also answer a reader question about conflicts of interest for elected officials, and they look

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01:26:54

Ep. 70 08/13/2023

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2023/08/13

This week Scott and Jesse talk about the unseasonal tornado that hit Knox County this week, the race for Knoxville mayor, the start of early voting in the city elections, a damning report from Knox County Schools' special education task force, and an unexpected visit from Sesame Street. They also answer a reader's question about what happened to state funding after Lakeshore Mental Health Institute closed, and look ahead to an interesting meeting next week of the Knox County Merit System Board of

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01:32:59

Ep. 69 08/06/2023

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2023/08/06

This week Jesse and Scott talk about a candidate forum in the race for Knoxville mayor, some endorsements for City Council candidates, a conflict over a historic home on Magnolia Avenue, Knox County's rising rents and a big meeting on local mental health services. They also answer a reader question about the current status of COVID-19 in the community, and look ahead next week to the start of early voting, another candidate forum, and meetings of the school board and City Council.

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Ep. 68 7/30/2023

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2023/07/30

This week Jesse and Scott take a look at two contested races in the City of Knoxville primary: the fascinating three-way contest for At-Large Seat C, and the unexpectedly competitive race for municipal judge. They also review U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett's week of advocacy for UFO disclosure, changes to Knoxville development rules and a lawsuit filed by teachers against the state's "prohibited concepts" law. The interview this week is with Chris Thomas, chief administrative officer for the Knox County

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01:42:12

Ep. 67 07/23/23

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2023/07/23

This week Scott and Jesse take a look at the candidates for City Council at-large seats A and B, the county's decision to allow guns in libraries, and private development around the new downtown stadium. They also talk to City Councilwoman Seema Singh about "Missing Middle" housing, and ponder the age-old question, "Is Tennessee a Democracy?" Looking ahead to next week, they preview a candidate forum in the city judge race and meetings of County Commission and City Council. Don't forget to share

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Ep. 66 07/16/2023

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2023/07/15

With Jesse on the road this week, Scott talks about campaign fundaising in the city election, religious instruction release time in Knox County Schools, some developments considered at planning commission and more news from the past week. He also looks ahead to election coverage in the coming week. CompassKnox.com

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Ep. 65 07/09/2023

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2023/07/09

This week, Scott and Jesse follow up on the sudden departure of a KPD deputy chief, a survey about freedom of speech on the UT campus, a study showing gun deaths in Tennessee hitting an all-time high, the possibility of passenger rail service returning to Knoxville, and the latest in city election news. They also look ahead to meetings next week of the Knox County school board, Knoxville City Council and the Planning Commission. Go to Compassknox.com for more information on these and other

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Ep. 64 07/02/2023

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2023/07/02

This week Scott and Jesse talk about the sudden departure of KPD Deputy Chief Brooklyn Belk; the University of Tennessee's efforts to increase to diversity and whether the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling will affect them; a couple of lawsuits challenging state restrictions on transgender medical care; City Council's two resolutions on creating an "alternative response" model for people in mental health crisis; and County Commission's endorsement of returning Clingmans Dome to its

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Ep. 63 06/25/23

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2023/06/25

Jesse's taking a well-deserved break this week, but Scott will talk about changes to KPD's internal affairs unit, a plan to reach common political ground, Knox County's new mental health court and a protest over transgender females competing as women in the USA Cycling championships. He will also answer a reader question about the McClung warehouses and preview upcoming public meetings, including the University of Tennessee's Board of Trustees' annual meeting. Compassknox.com

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Ep. 62 06/18/2023

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2023/06/18

This week Scott and Jesse talk about a state investigation of the Hallsdale-Powell Utility District, the groundbreaking for the downtown stadium, City Council's change to parking requirements for redevelopment, and the Knoxville legacy of Cormac McCarthy. They also answer a reader question about "missing middle housing," and look ahead to Juneteenth and a County Commission meeting next week.

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Ep. 61 06/11/2023

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2023/06/11

This week Scott and Jesse talk about Tennessee's unconstitutional drag law, the county budget deal, a development report that shows a continued local housing shortage, and school board policies on public forum and outside medical providers. Plus, they answer a reader question about the proposed science museum east of downtown. Go to CompassKnox.com to subscribe for indepth coverage on these topics and more.

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Ep. 60 06/04/2023

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2023/06/04

This week Jesse and Scott talk to Knoxville Vice Mayor Andrew Roberto about the just-adopted city budget, discussion of an "alternative response" model for people in mental crisis, and other city issues. Also, a look at the budget compromise between County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Sheriff Tom Spangler, and the impacts of two state laws — one about police oversight, the other about cannabis. The guys also talk about the school system's special education task force, and look ahead to next week's county

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Ep. 59 05/28/2023

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2023/05/28

This week, Scott and Jesse look at controversies and confusion over the state's 3rd-grade reading law, the bond issue for the downtown stadium, the latest data on Knox County's housing crunch, the rising use of the anti-overdose drug Naloxone, and the deteriorating state of several historic African-American cemeteries. They also look ahead to next week's Memorial Day observances and City Council meeting. This is a free service of CompassKnox.com share it with your freinds and help Scott and Jesse

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Ep. 58 05/21/2023

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2023/05/21

This week, Scott and Jesse look at the ongoing budget fight between Sheriff Tom Spangler and County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, City Council's gun safety resolution, the school system's plan for its most challenged schools, a change of heart on the use of the old South High building and the candidate roster for this year's city elections. They also dive into UT's plans for a new entertainment district next to Neyland Stadium, and look ahead to meetings next week of County Commission and the Sports

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Ep. 57 5/14/2023

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2023/05/13

This week Jesse and Scott talk to three mothers of autistic children who have been instrumental in getting the school system to reconsider its policy on allowing outside therapists in the classroom. Also: the budget clash between Sheriff Tom Spangler and Mayor Glenn Jacobs, KPD releases its report in the Lisa Edwards case, a quiet city budget hearing and an honor for Admiral Farragut. The guys answer reader questions about homelessness in Knox County, and look ahead to next week's county budget

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