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Ep. 43 02/05/2023 Feb 05, 2023

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This week, Scott and Jesse talk to Steve Jenkins of Positively Living about the local impact of Gov. Bill Lee's rejection of federal HIV funding. They also talk about UT's expanding footprint, the county's college-attendance goal and a new charter school application. And they answer a reader question about building heights. Go to CompassKnox.com today to subscribe

Ep. 42 01/29/2023 Jan 29, 2023

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This week Scott and Jesse talk about the county's approval of the massive Belltown development and the city's final version of its dog-tethering ordinance, Knox County Schools' new 865 Academies and the future of the Community Schools program. Also, Weed Watch: What's the Legislature proposing in cannabis regulation? The guys also answer a reader question about the likely impact of rising interest rates on the public cost of the downtown Knoxville stadium, and look ahead to next week.

Ep.41 01/22/2023 Jan 22, 2023

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This week Scott and Jesse look into "Missing Middle housing" and talk about County Commission's request from state legislators to allow for the addition of 'Impact Fees' for new development, Chief Noel's request to create a new executive position at KPD, and a very unconventional response from Sherif Spangler to a sitting County Commissioner. The guys dig deeper into the KCSO vs. 15yo employee by interviewing Commissioner Dasha Lundy about her quest for answers from all parties. Subscribe to CompassKnox here and click here to subscribe Knoxville Mix a weekly entertainment newsletter from Compass and Blank

EP. 40 01/15/2023 Jan 15, 2023

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This week Scott and Jesse welcome the state Legislature back to session and talk about dog tethering ordinances in the City of Knoxville, some interesting split votes on the school board, the massive development planned for Cumberland Avenue, and the prospective pedestrian bridge spanning the Tennessee River from the UT campus to the South Waterfront. Also: an update on Knox County's energy-savings contract, and a look ahead at County Commission next week. Go to CompassKnox.com to subscribe for the indepth coverage.

Ep. 39 01/08/2023 Jan 08, 2023

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This week Scott and Jesse talk about Knoxville's 2022 crime statistics, Rep. Tim Burchett's designation as "class clown" of Congress, who's in and who's out in the contest for county GOP chair, and early moves in this year's city elections. They're joined by guest Rusty Odom of Blank Newspaper to talk about the Knoxville Mix, a new weekly entertainment calendar that will be jointly produced by Compass and Blank. At a reader's request, they also check the status of the Fort Kid playground, and take a look ahead at next week's school board, Planning Commission, and City Council meetings. CompassKnox site Sign up here for Knoxville Mix

Ep. 38 01/01/2023 Jan 01, 2023

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This week, Jesse and Scott talk TVA and the handling of some record demand days, and a look back at the top stories and themes from 2022. They guys take a reader question involving the record cold and our local unhoused population. From all of us here at Compass Points and www.compassknox.com we hope this is the start of a great 2023 and want to take this opportunity to thank you for listening and subscribing.

Ep. 37 12/25/2022 Dec 25, 2022

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This week, Jesse and Scott talk about Aniya Thompson's appearance at Knox County Commission, the City of Knoxville's plans to revise its development process, a planning defection from the city to the county and, yes, the great drag show controversy. Also, the guys answer a reader question about housing in Fountain City, and they make a few holiday music and movie selections.

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Ep. 36 12/18/2022 Dec 18, 2022

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This week, Scott and Jesse talk development and planning with attorney Benjamin Mullins, who often represents developers at Planning Commission. They also discuss the county's delay-plagued ambulance service, the un-endorsement of state Sen. Richard Briggs by Tennessee Right to Life, and news on the historic preservation front.

In the Q&A portion, they answer a reader's question about the City of Knoxville's African American Equity Restoration Task Force. And they look ahead to next week's County Commission meeting and the holiday break. Don't forget to share this free service of CompassKnox.com with your friends and ask them to subscribe on their favorite podcast provider.

Ep. 35 12/11/2022 Dec 11, 2022

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This week Jesse and Scott check on the KUB's progress on broadband rollout. The guys also discuss the approval of a massive development in north Knox County' called Belltown, and a look at some significant activities at school board this week including third grade reading, playgrounds, and custodial needs. They continue this discussion with this weeks guest, Kristi Kristy. Jesse responds to a reader question clarifying the lines between truth, opinion, and his duty as a journalist, and a brief look ahead at upcoming commission and city council meetings. Compassknox.com

Ep. 34 12/04/2022 Dec 04, 2022

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This week Jesse and Scott talk about the Knoxville Chamber's new focus on the "Imagination Economy" with Chamber CEO Mike Odom. The guys also discuss Knox County's generous new parental leave benefits, the first-ever formal agreement between the Knoxville Police Department and the Police Advisory and Review Committee, and an upcoming slate of state legislation focused on the LGBTQ community. They also add a few notes about the McAlister's Deli incident involving the Knox County Sheriff's Office, and look ahead to meetings next week of the Board of Education and Planning Commission. And as allways, check out CompassKnox.com for in depth coverage on these stories and more.

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