Ep.215 05/31/2026

Ep.215 05/31/2026

Please share this free service of CompassKnox.com [https://compassknox.com] and support Scott and Jessee Synopsis: This week, Scott and Jesse track the banned/not-banned status of Alex Haley's "Roots," which was ordered returned to Knox County Schools libraries last week after having been removed just a few weeks before. Also, City Council passes the 2026-27 budget without much dissent — and bans smoking in 21-and-up bars with a whole lot more drama. Plus, the Knoxville Police Department rolls out its "Real-Time Information Center," and a study that shows KPD officers are (mostly) respectful when dealing with the public. Looking ahead, the guys preview this week's school board meetings — with more talk about the book-removal process — and County Commission's public budget hearing.

Ep. 214 05/24/2026

This week Scott and Jesse talk a lot of politics — specifically, factional fighting within the Knox County Republican Party. It took multiple forms last week. from clashes at County Commission to a leaked text thread started by county GOP Chair Martin Daniel. Also, sheriff's candidate Mike Davis wants to throw out the May 5 primary results, and the city seeks South Waterfront developers. The guys also look ahead to Memorial Day and a City Council meeting the day after. Support Compass [https://compassknox.com] by sharing this free service.

Ep. 213 05/17/2026

This week, Scott and Jesse talk about the arrests of multiple sheriff's employees — and two recent sheriff candidates; County Mayor Glenn Jacobs' no-frills budget; Knox County Schools' banning of Alex Haley's book Roots; more fallout from the legislative redistricting of Memphis; and Knoxville's move to ban smoking in 21-and-up bars. They also look ahead to this week's meeting of County Commission. Rememeber to share this free service of CompassKnox.com [https://This%20week,%20Scott%20and%20Jesse%20talk%20about%20the%20arrests%20of%20multiple%20sheriff's%20employees%20%E2%80%94%20and%20two%20recent%20sheriff%20candidates;%20County%20Mayor%20Glenn%20Jacobs'%20no-frills%20budget;%20Knox%20County%20Schools'%20banning%20of%20Alex%20Haley's%20book%20Roots;%20more%20fallout%20from%20the%20legislative%20redistricting%20of%20Memphis;%20and%20Knoxville's%20move%20to%20ban%20smoking%20in%2021-and-up%20bars.%20%20They%20also%20look%20ahead%20to%20this%20week's%20meeting%20of%20County%20Commission.]

Ep. 212 05/10/2026

This week: Scott and Jessee look back at a very interesting Knox County Primary, breakdown the County wide re-appraisals, dig in to the special called session in Nashville and look over the plans for the new 'entertainment district' on UT's campus near Neyland Stadium. Also: The guys look ahead to ANOTHER busy week for the Knox area civic calander; County budget, meetings of the County Commoission Finance Commitee, City Council, and Planning Commission. Follw this podcat to get it downloaded directlly to your phone every week, and share this Free service of CompassKnox.com [https://compassknox.com] to support Scott and Jesse's stellar work.

Ep. 211 05/03/2026

This week, Scott and Jesse tally up the early voting totals for the May 5 primary election, along with candidate spending and fights over crossover voting. Also: Tennessee Republicans target Memphis' congressional district, City Council gets a first look at Mayor Indya Kincannon's proposed budget, TVA names an interim CEO, County Commission tries to sort out a dispute over domestic violence services, and former juvenile detention center director Richard Bean sues over his forced resignation last year. The guys also look ahead to this week's election, a City Council budget hearing, and meetings of the school board and UT's Board of Trustees.