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Gov. Lee Grants Temporary Reprieve for Tony Von Carruthers
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement today: “I am granting Tony Von Carruthers a temporary reprieve from execution for one year.” Additional details from the Tennessee…
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Let’s Travel Back in Time: Honoring Phil Hamby and Launching a New Monthly Transparency Series
My friend Phil Hamby (Philip W. Hamby, 1944–2013) was a Knoxville, Tennessee, businessman, builder, and the driving force behind the revived Knoxville Journal. Around 1995, as part of…
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TCOG (Tennessee Coalition for Open Government) founder Frank Gibson has died
Frank Gibson, TCOG’s first executive director who had the idea to create an open government coalition in Tennessee, passed away the morning of May 17, 2026 in Florida.…
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Statement from Gov. Bill Lee on Tony Von Carruthers
Today, Tuesday May 19, 2026 Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement regarding death row inmate Tony Von Carruthers: “After deliberate consideration of Tony Von Carruthers’ request…
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CITY OF KNOXVILLE TO LAUNCH PILOT OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA
The City of Knoxville announces the launch of a pilot program that identifies the Market Square area as a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area or DORA. Businesses that complete the…
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Knox County Property Reappraisal 2026: What Phillip Ballard’s Presentation Reveals About Your New Assessment and Taxes
Knox County homeowners recently received (or are about to receive) their 2026 reappraisal notices, and many are experiencing sticker shock. Property values have risen dramatically—an average of about…
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