
Compass Points Podcast provides news, insights and analysis of Knoxville and Knox County government, politics and business. Content is updated every Sunday.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 228 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsGovernment | |||

As early voting gets under way this week, Scott and Jesse talk elections: specifically, the county mayor's race and the fight for offices in Farragut. Also, Knoxville ponders "What's Next" for the city's growth, and a new apartment building is ready ... more
This week, Scott looks at the Knox County school board's budget cuts and mild rebuke of County Commission, along with the Planning Commission's further delay of proposed apartments at the Kerbela Temple site. Also: City Council establishes a North Wa... more
This week, Scott and Jesse look at Knox County Schools' plan to cut nearly $8 million from its budget, including by eliminating teaching positions. They also discuss the University of Tennessee's $1.9 million settlement with fired Professor Tamar Shi... more
Synopsis: This week, Scott and Jesse talk about Knox County's moratorium on large new data centers; what this year's reappraisal means for your property taxes; Knox County Schools' TCAP scores; City Councilman Denzel Grant's appointment to chair the ... more
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Sorry the reason not for having five stars is that is they haven’t had a new pod cast recently. Even after the reset elections for 2022. I absolutely love this! Everybody who lives in the county. Really should be ravenously consuming this podcast. That’s what a lot of people don’t understand everybody votes in the presidential election, but what really matters everyone only votes in presidential elections. So it’s a shame is what is happening in our district your home town your local elections a... more
These guys know their stuff and get after the story. The show is top level but their digital paper is in depth and they do a daily mailer that is the perfect quick out the door primer for an informed day in Knox County TN
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This show focuses on Knoxville and Knox County government, politics, and business with a practical, policy-minded lens. Episodes cover budgeting, local elections, policing, education policy, library controversies, and development projects, often mixing reporting with candid analysis and community context. A recurring strength is its clear tie between local governance and everyday civic life, delivered in a conversational, accessible style. Noteworthy traits include a collaborative host dynamic, frequent guests, and a willingness to explore how state and national trends shape local outcomes. Potential listeners who want informed, action-oriented local politics coverage, or sponsors seeking a civically engaged, policy-first audience, may find... more
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Recent guests on Compass Points include:
1. Hancen Sale
2. Seth Barber
3. Lord Seth Barber
4. Steve Smith
5. Jesse Mayshark
6. Mike Cohen
7. John Rose
8. Jeff Hagood
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