Compass Points

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 Kno...

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 pr...

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...

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...

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 l...

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...

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...

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.

This week Scott and Jesse discuss fallout from the controversial remarks from Hillsdale President Larry Arnn, a push poll in the 4th District school board race, a shake up in Mayor Kincannon's administration and rising local COVID numbers.   In our interview we talk to retiring Knoxville Area Urban Leauge CEO Phyllis Nichols; keep an eye out for a bonus epiosde wiht the complete interview.  This w...

This week Scott reviews Councilwoman Amelia Parker's attempt to add 8 ballot items to the November election, Jesse breaks down the changes to Knox County's Meritt System Council, the guys talk about their recent interview with Mayor Jacobs. We check in on a new project supporting and expanding on the urban wilderness. The guys speak with Matthew Kellogg from AMBC (Appalachian Mountain Bike Club) t...

This week Jesse looks back on more Commission discussion of Merit system council, Scott recounts his two day adventure with the UT board of trustees, and we chat about the finally to the Un-Mask of Kids Lawsuit. Than an interview with new KPD Chief Paul Noel followed by; A listener question about candidate forums and debates or lack there of, and a look ahead to County Commission meeting, Sports A...

This week Scott and Jesse look back on Police Cief Noel's first steps, KCRH prepares for Roe reversal, the proposed Belltown development, and the City's violence interruption contract.  Jeffy Vagnier stops in to discuss the new McNabb project at the new Public Safty Center(Old St. Mary's campus) We adress a reader question about power grid stablity, and a look ahead to Juneteenth celebrations and...

A technical glitch cut the original publishing of this episode with a cut off aroun 30min mark.   The original file has been repaired and uploaded to the orignal Ep. 10 post and again here for your convience.  Most podcast proveders do not "redownload" corrected files unless you go through a manual process...so i thought this would be easier for you...We appologize for any inconvience and hope you...

This week Scott and Jesse look back at the change to KPD policy involving Deuty Chiefs and the new "at-will" status, the new Superintendent starts to show his plan for reorganization fo KCS administration, the economic impact of "Big Ears Festival" and the Planning Commission seeks compromise on the BZA review process.  We interview Liza Zenni on Knoxville public art and look ahead to City Council...

This week Scott and Jesse discuss the beginning of the KPD cultrure study, Commison met to approve the Mayor's budget and tax rate(no change), a little chat about The Ball(any excuse to talk about strip clubs), the introduction of Jon Rysewyk, and the annual homeless study release.   We go deeper into the homelessness situation with an interview with Bruce Spangeler. And close out with a quick loo...

The conversation with Kevin Murphy went long...so we trimmed out what we needed for the big show, but wanted to give you all the goodies...so enjoy this extended interview with Kevin and thanks for listening.  Subscribe today for more in depth coverage. 

This week Scott and Jesse review Ut's conversaton about splitting up the College of Arts and Sciences, a meeting to discuss the drop in secondary education enrollment rates, County Commission approved a So. Knox Development and KUB's broadband rollout.  A wonderful interview with Kevin Murphy A great reader question concerning the methods to fill vacated seats and a look ahead including the City s...

This week Scott and Jesse discuss the City Budget vote with a suprise guest speaker, Commissioner Larsen Jay, County Budget coversations and the announcment of a $1.1billion KUB budget.  A chat more about City Budgets with Councilwoman Seema Singh. A great question from a subscriber concerning Lynne Fugate's statements about City taking back some local option slaes tax from school funding.  And a...

This week Scott and Jesse discuss a big raise for UT Chancellor Plowmen, understanding property taxes, and mental health services.  A great interview with Ben Harrington, a subscriber question about the Law Department and a look ahead to budgets. Please like and subscribe to this podcast and subscribe to CompassKnox.com today.

This week a look at the Knox County Primary election results, the county budget. propsal, AA equity task force and a check in on Covid Stats. Our interview is with Mike Cohen follwed by a great subscriber question about incentives and a look ahead to next weeks agenda, including city budget hearings.  Go to Compass to subscibe 

This week Scott and Jesse dig in o the new KPD Chief, Steve Triplett's past, Early Voting, One merit System case settled, and the school budget. Virginia Babb stops in to update us on the school budget and explains her  decision to not seek reelection for school board.  Compassknox.com subscriber questions and a look into what is happening next week.   Thanks to Barberian Productions and Wil Wrigh...

On this weeks podcast Scott and Jesse sit down to chat about the City's new budget proposal and tax increase.   In this weeks interview Tim Hill stops by to discuss the newly approved TIF project on the corner of Summit Hill and Gay Street.  We look ahead at next week's civic calendar, and introducing our new segment of CompassKnox.com subscriber questions.   Go to Compass and subscribe today.

This week Scott and Jesse discuss reaappraisal madness, Knoxville College plans, early voting has begun, and a look at the District 11 Republican primary and the County Mayor Democratic Primary.  This weeks interview is with Election Administrator Chris Davis.   Subscribe today at CompassKnox.com Don't forget to check out our great sponsor Almost in Agreement

Welcome to the first episode of Compass Points Podcast.  This week Jesse and Scott discuss the tops stories of the week, a great inteview, and a look forward to what is coming up next week.