
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 | 200 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentPoliticsNews | |||

It's 2026, but Scott and Jesse have a little unfinished business with 2025. They take a last look back at the just-finished year and some of the local stories that shaped it: City Council elections, the failed push for a city sales tax hike, the Chil... more
This week, Scott and Jesse break out the eggnog and take a look at the latest developments in the troubled saga of the Knox County Juvenile Services Center, which was the subject of another scathing report about its operations and also faces a lawsui... more
This week, Scott and Jesse talk about County Commission's appointment of a general sessions judge, controversy over a townhouse development in West Hills, state AG Jonathan Skrmetti's opinion on religious charter schools, and some significant develop... more
This week Scott and Jesse talk schools — the Knox County school board's vote to support educating immigrant students, some questions raised by a charter school evaluation, and a lawsuit by a group that wants to start an explicitly Christian charter s... 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 series focuses on political and civic developments specific to Knoxville and Knox County, covering a wide range of issues like local elections, government policies, community events, and business developments. Each episode aims to provide listeners with insightful analysis and news updates, discussing topics such as affordable housing plans, contentious city council races, and various cultural events in the area. The hosts often include personal anecdotes and humor, creating an engaging format for listeners who are invested in local governance and community engagement.
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Recent guests on Compass Points include:
1. Jesse Mayshark
2. Mike Cohen
3. John Rose
4. Jeff Hagood
5. Josh Smith
6. Cortney Piper
7. Indya Kincannon
8. Ben Crump
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