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Ep. 23 09/18/2022 Sep 18, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse are working after dark to review a very busy week in education, from visit from the First Lady to UT student housing, a survey on dividing UT's College of Arts and Sciences and the annual U.S. News rankings. In Knox County Schools news, the boys chat about school board reorganization and data from the state showing the district at the lower end of its rankings. In non-education news, fallout from Commission's election of Courtney Durrett to chair continues to be a hot topic among party pundits. Finally, the guys look ahead at upcoming County Commission and City Council meetings.

Ep. 22 09/11/2022 Sep 11, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse discuss their respective bouts with COVID and check in on some top events from the past weeks. Scott discusses the appointment of fellows for the new Civics Institutes at UT, Jesse covers the unexpected election of Courtney Durrett to Commission Chair, Scott explains the city's tree saving compromise on the Cradle of Country Music Park art project and resolution on abortion. And they look into a new charter school in Knox County. The guys then look ahead to next week's school board meeting and more.

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Ep. 21 08/28/22 Aug 28, 2022

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This week on the podcast, Scott and Jesse discuss the final vote on the BZA, a Super Tuesday of meetings and votes on changes to the multi-use stadium funding plan, the abortion "trigger law," and changes to how the county acquires right-of-ways. The guys speak with County Mayor Jacobs' policy adviser Andrew Davis about the BZA and more. In this week's listener question Scott and Jesse discuss Knox County GOP's Lincoln Dinner guest Lauren Boebert. And a look ahead to a very light civic calendar. The podcast will be taking a vacation next week, but don't worry we will be back after the holiday weekend. compassknox.com

Ep. 20 08/21/2022 Aug 21, 2022

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This week on the podcast, Scott and Jesse discuss KPD's internal affairs investigation into the shooting of Anthony Thompson Jr, the most recent dust up over the county's BZA, and a HUGE planned development on the Cumberland Avenue 'Strip.' The guys speak with outgoing city administrator Stephanie Welch about a number of items, including the changes to the funding plan for the multi-use stadium project. They answer a good question from a subscriber about how KUB is paying for broadband installation and the infrastructure upgrades for the stadium district. Finally, the fellas look ahead at the upcoming vote on BZA at Commission and a controversy at City Council about the removal of trees at Cradle of Country Music park to make way for a public art piece(see episode 10's interview with Liza Zenni for more). Don't forget to like and subscribe to this podcast and go to CompassKnox.com to subscribe for the best coverage in Knoxville.

Ep. 19 08/14/2022 Aug 14, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse dig deeper into August 4th election analysis, look back at a number of development and zoning issues that went before planning commission, and talk about an interesting planned Town Hall meeting and its cancellation.

The guys chat with outing going Commissioner Randy Smith on development, his reasoning for wanting to change some appeals to the BZA, and a look back at his eight years on Commission.

This week's reader question takes a peek at the lighter side of elections as Scott and Jesse review write in votes...and yes Dolly got a few, along with Cormac McCarthy. Jesse looks ahead at a County Commission work session and Scott teases a story he is working on about a state law that will result in the county paying more for some infrastructure projects.

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Ep. 18 08/07/2022 Aug 07, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse dive deep into the 2022 Knox County General Election to discuss how much this election is the same as previous yet at the same time significantly different. A big announcement on the stadium and what it means, as well as a check in on Knox County Schools as they prepare for the first day of classes.

The guys chat with departing school board member Evetty Satterfield about her tenure on the board. An exciting question posited by a reader on the A.J. Building now that it has officially gone to private developers and a look ahead at City Council and Planning Commission meets.

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Ep. 17 07/31/22 Jul 31, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse tackle the newest information on the ever-changing BZA discussion, an update on what's happening with the Sports Authority and rising stadium construction costs, a possible shake-up in leadership at the East Tennessee Foundation, and new schools for a new school year. Scott and Jesse also address a reader question about greenways and subdivision developments, and take a look ahead to election week and a meeting of the school board. Don't forget to tell your friends where to find the best in local news at compassknox.com and take advantage of the free election coverage today.

Ep. 16 07/24/2022 Jul 24, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse discuss Chief Noel's first real test of discipline at KPD, Mayor Jacobs' "Parents' Bill of Rights," an update on early voting and a look into efforts to make up for a shortfall in stadium funding. Also, the guys chat with 1st District City Councilman Tommy Smith about all the activity going on south of the river. In the reader Q&A, they talk about the City's plans for KAT bus shelters, and then they look ahead at a rather busy week on the civic calendar. Right now all election coverage at compassknox.com is outside the paywall, so take advantage and tell your friends. Don't forget to help Scott and Jesse by sharing this podcast, hitting like, and subscribing today!

Ep. 15 07/17/22 Jul 17, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse talk Knox County elections as early voting begins (see full coverage for free at compassknox.com). Also on the episode: the City of Knoxville's proposed "real-time crime center," the school board ponders public forum, and the Planning Commission weighs in on industry in Vestal. They talk about pandemic stresses and Hillsdale President Larry Arnn with veteran Knox County teacher Anne Thomas-Abbott, and follow up on some of the changes in Mayor Kincannon's office. Plus, a look ahead to work sessions for County Commission and City Council. For more election coverage, go to compassknox.com, all profiles are currently available for free.

Ep. 14 Bonus Full Interview Jul 10, 2022

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This bonus episode includes the full interview with Phyllis Nichols of Knoxville Area Urban Leauge. We thank Phyllis for both the time she took with us and the time she has spent as Urban Leauge CEO. Please share this podcast and go to our website to learn more about us.

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