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Victor Ashe weighs in on Knoxvilles city budget and Tennessee endorsements for Donald Trump. And provides his weekly list of notable birthdays.

A report about homelessness outside Knoxville showed that a lack of homes people can afford and more evictions may have led to a rise in homelessness.

Today's Water Cooler

The Board of Zoning Appeals was meant to give community members a chance to comment on upcoming construction projects.

City leaders originally gave the community and developers until April to work out their differences. However, community members said no agreement was reached.

Victor Ashe also weighs in on Tennessees chaotic 5th Congressional District GOP primary, Glenn Jacobs budget address, and lists notable birthdays.

Knox Liberty Organization is rallying support among some conservatives.

The organizer of a petition to force a referendum on capping the city of Knoxville’s power to raise property taxes is asking supporters to contribute to a political action committee that is tied to conservative causes in Knox County and Middle Tennessee. Erik Wiatr, a local real estate agent, has asked potential petitioners to make their contributions to Knox Liberty Organization. A review of its financial disclosures over the past two years shows that it contributed $2,000 a year ago to Rovi...