Compass Points

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Ep. 63 06/25/23 Jun 25, 2023

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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

Ep. 62 06/18/2023 Jun 18, 2023

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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.

Ep. 61 06/11/2023 Jun 11, 2023

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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.

Ep. 60 06/04/2023 Jun 04, 2023

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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 budget vote and school board meetings. Compassknox.com

Ep. 59 05/28/2023 May 28, 2023

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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 continue to grow!

Ep. 58 05/21/2023 May 21, 2023

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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 Authority. Please share this free servive of CompassKnox.com with your friends and help Scott and Jesse reach more people.

Ep. 57 5/14/2023 May 13, 2023

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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 hearing and a City Council meeting. Thanks for listening and be sure to use this free service of CompassKnox.com to share with your freinds.

Ep. 56 05/07/2023 May 07, 2023

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This week Scott and Jesse talk to local progressive activist Brady Watson about a People's State of the City forum, catch up on the gun that went off at West High School, sort through Mayor Indya Kincannon's release of records in the police chief search, and survey controversy over the Freedom Schools summer program. Looking ahead, they preview County Mayor Glenn Jacobs' budget proposal, City Council budget hearings, and the monthly meeting of the Planning Commission. As always, please share this free service of CompassKnox.com to help Scott and Jesse grow

Ep. 55 04/30/2023 Apr 30, 2023

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This week Scott and Jesse talk with Erin Read, to discuss the new joint Office of Housing Stability. The guys get in the weeds a little bit to discuss both Mayor Kincannon's and Knox County Schools new budgets, a look at the special called meeting to vote on Knox Prep's application, and they discuss the resolution brought to County Commission by some area high schoolers concerning Governor Lee's gun safty proposals. Go to CompassKnox.com and subscribe and don't forget to share this free service with your friends.

Ep. 54 04/23/2023 Apr 23, 2023

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This week Jesse and Scott sort through a lot of action — and inaction — in the state Legislature, as it raced to close its session. They discuss Gov. Bill Lee's last-minute push for gun safety regulations, along with reactions from local leaders and a group of high school students who are pushing County Commission to take a stand. Also: updates on legislative moves to restructure Knoxville city elections, reduce the power of police review boards and (maybe) bring school vouchers to Knox County. The guys also take a deeper look at the impact of the current city voting system on the majority-minority 6th District. And looking ahead to next week, they preview meetings of County Commission, the Sports Authority and the school board. The Compass Points podcast is a free service of CompassKnox.com use this podcast to share with your friends the great work by Scott and Jesse

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