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Compass Points Podcast provides news, insights and analysis of Knoxville and Knox County government, politics and business.
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- 5 days ago1h 44m
Ep. 238 11/08/2026
Synopsis: This week, of course, Scott and Jesse are talking all about the election. The big blue wave that swept across the country washed ashore in Knox County as well, flipping state House District 18 and cutting GOP margins of victory even in safe red seats. Local political analyst Hancen Sale joins the conversation with some data-driven observations about the results. What does it all mean for the future of the Republican and Democratic parties in what is now an undeniably purple county? Plus, more on the rise of white Christian nationalism, and new reasons to watch your speed in school zones. The guys also look ahead to this week's meetings of County Commission, City Council and the Planning Commission, as well as Veterans Day events. Notes: Hancen's Substack In Divided Times with Hancen Sale (Apple Podcasts)
- 1 weeks ago1h 34m
Ep. 237 11/01/2026
***Support Compassknox.com by sharing this free service *** Synopsis: This week, Scott and Jesse recap County Commission's somewhat chaotic debate over removing Alex Moody from the Board of Zoning Appeals, look at early voting totals, and ponder the impact of President Trump's falling approval ratings on the 2nd District congressional race. They also welcome guest Leslie Bateman, publisher of Inside of Knoxville, for an update on developments in and around downtown — delivered in spoken-word form! Looking ahead, they preview this week's school board meeting and, of course, the Tuesday midterm elections.
- 2 weeks ago1h 38m
Ep. 236 10/25/2026
This week, Scott and Jesse talk about early voting at the midway point; further developments in the Heritage Hubs/Alex Moody story; County Commission salaries; some heated discourse at the golf course; and Mayor Indya Kincannon preparing for her last year in office. They also look ahead to this week's meeting of County Commission, City Council, the Sports Authority — and the suddenly-interesting county Board of Zoning Appeals. This is a FREE service of CompassKnox.com, please share this episode by texting it to a friend.
- 3 weeks ago2h 3m
Ep. 235 10/18/2026
Synopsis: This week, Scott and Jesse recap the wild events surrounding the Heritage Hubs event on Oct. 10, in which one of the far-right group's co-founders was charged with assaulting a protester and then turned out to also be a member of the county's Board of Zoning Appeals. Plus, City Council kills the planned apartment development on the Kerbela Temple site, and as early voting begins, a quick run through the state and local referendums on the ballot and a look at the race for the 2nd U.S. House District. Looking ahead, they preview this week's meetings of Knox County Commission and an input session on the redevelopment of the Municipal Golf Course. Support Scott and Jesse share this free service of CompassKnox.com
- Oct 11, 20261h 6m
Ep. 234 10/11/2026
This week the guys check in on a fairly light 'civic' calendar, KCS is out for fall break, Hertige Hubs event continues to dominate the local discourse, and more fallout from the Pike attmepted exicution. Also, a little AI, or SI if you're hip, news coming from UT and ORNL The boys look ahead to a new week including UT board of turstees, City Council touches on the old Kerbela site...again, and Early Voting for State and Federal races begin. As always, support Scott and Jesse by sharing this free service OR gift Compass to your freinds this year!
- Oct 4, 20261h 20m
Ep. 233 10/04/2026
Synopsis: This week, Scott and Jesse talk about the fallout from the botched execution of Christa Pike; decode County Commissioner Andy Fox's unusual diatribe on white culture and Christianity; look at new hires in county government, including a business liaison and a lawyer for the Sheriff's Office; and preview the marquee race for state House District 18. Looking ahead, they see a quiet week with schools out for Fall Break. Support Compass by sharing this episode with a friend.
- Sep 27, 20261h 8m
Ep. 232 09/27/26
Synopsis: With Scott off this week, Jesse gets some help from Seth with a rundown that includes a far-right group seeking to set up shop in Knoxville; County Commission finessing its agenda; the former head of the City of Knoxville's disability services office raising concerns about the city's direction; and of course the planned presidential visit to Neyland Stadium. Looking ahead, we preview this week's meetings of Knox County Commission, Knoxville City Council, and the UT Knoxville Campus Advisory Board. Remember this is a FREE service of CompassKnox.com and you shoul share it widely.
- Sep 20, 20261h 37m
Ep. 231 09/20/2026
Synopsis: This week, Scott and Jesse talk about Sheriff Brent Gibson's plans to expand his department's immigration enforcement efforts — and a coalition of local clergy petitioning him not to. Also: Knox County Schools' new special education plan, Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel's return after a suspension for sending inappropriate texts, Knoxville's tallest building goes on the market, UT's new 865 Neyland entertainment district, East Tennessee Manson family member Bruce Davis dies, and the Big Ears Festival unveils its 2027 lineup. The guys also look ahead to meetings this week of County Commission and public input sessions for the What's Next Knoxville? plan. Help us out and text this episode to a freind to support Compassknox.com
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