Compass Points - Scott Barker

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Ep. 191 12/07/2025

Season 1 · Episode 191

Sunday, December 7, 2025 • Duration 01:40:26

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 school.
Plus: TVA's $400 million nuclear grant, and County Commissioner Larsen Jay brings Gen. John Kelly to town.
The guys also preview the agendas for this week's meetings of Knox County Commission, Knoxville City Council, and the Planning Commission.

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Ep. 190 11/30/2025

Season 1 · Episode 190

Sunday, November 30, 2025 • Duration 01:02:33

Scott and Jesse talk about the city's controversial changes to duplex ownership; the legacy of Randy Tyree, the former Knoxville mayor who died last week; Knox County Schools advances in state rankings; and some new developments kicking off around Covenant Health Park. They also look ahead to this week's school board meetings and assorted holiday events.

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Ep. 181 09/28/2025

Season 1 · Episode 181

Sunday, September 28, 2025 • Duration 01:51:53

In this week's installment of the Compass Points podcast, Scott and Jesse talk about Knox County's progress toward a Unified Development Ordinance, City Council's upcoming vote on Chilhowee Park, County Commissioner Larsen Jay's campaign against abandoned utility poles, last week's unusual City Council candidate forum, and more.
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Ep. 92 01/14/2024

Season 1 · Episode 92

Sunday, January 14, 2024 • Duration 01:39:21

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs moved his proposed changes to the county's growth plan one step forward this week, in the face of questions and opposition from an array of county residents who fear it will open the way for development to overrun rural areas. Jesse and Scott talk about that, along with two controversial development proposals in Choto and South Knox County. Also: The school system tried a novel approach on two policy decisions — listening to the community. Plus, the school board considered and then backed off changing language in its student harassment policy related to sexual orientation and gender identity. The guys also look ahead this week to County Commission work sessions and a public forum with state legislators.
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Ep. 91 01/07/2024

Season 1 · Episode 91

Sunday, January 7, 2024 • Duration 01:11:31

It's a new year, and Scott and Jesse devote this episode to previewing major initiatives, projects and challenges to come for our city, county and state governments, as well as our local education institutions. 2024 promises to be a lively year for all. They also look ahead to meetings this week of the Knox County school board, Knoxville City Council, the county's Growth Policy committee and the Planning Commission. Plus: the return of the Legislature.
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Ep. 90 12/31/2023

Season 1 · Episode 90

Sunday, December 31, 2023 • Duration 01:36:16

This week Scott and Jesse look back at the top stories from 2023.

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Ep. 89 12/24/2023

Season 1 · Episode 89

Sunday, December 24, 2023 • Duration 01:18:43

Mayor Indya Kincannon officially began her second term last week, and Scott and Jesse take a look at her upcoming priorities in this week's episode. Also, opposition grows to proposed changes in Knox County's growth plan; a detailed makes 41 recommendations to improve culture and accountability at the Knoxville Police Department; and the state finally releases its school-by-school letter grades, to a chorus of criticism.
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Ep. 88 12/17/2023

Season 1 · Episode 88

Sunday, December 17, 2023 • Duration 01:24:15

The City of Knoxville took significant steps last week toward encouraging redevelopment of the Magnolia Avenue corridor in East Knoxville. Scott and Jesse take a look at the plans in this week's Compass Points podcast, along with progress on the city's "Middle Housing" plan. Also: School board members prepare for the coming fight over school vouchers, a moderate forecast for the state's economy in 2024, and candidates are set for a crowded Knox County ballot.
Looking ahead, the guys preview meetings this week of Knox County Commission and the county's Growth Policy Coordinating Committee.

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Ep. 87 12/10/2023

Season 1 · Episode 87

Sunday, December 10, 2023 • Duration 01:15:57

There's a lot of talk about energy in this week's Compass Points podcast, as Scott and Jesse talk about the Tennessee Valley Authority's plans for small "modular" nuclear reactors, as well as alternative fuel steps by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Pilot/Flying J. They also follow developments in discussion of controversial books in school libraries and how the district handles challenges to them. In the interview segment, they chat with Knox County Commissioner Larsen Jay about the Junior Commissioner program, a new fund to build playgrounds at local schools, and why he voted against the county's new ambulance contract. Looking ahead to next week, the guys look ahead to the city inauguration ceremony and City Council organizational meeting coming up on Saturday and they preview meetings of County Commission, City Council and the Planning Commission.
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Ep. 86 12/3/2023

Season 1 · Episode 86

Sunday, December 3, 2023 • Duration 01:26:46

Debate continued to swirl around proposed changes to Knox County's long-term Growth Plan, with critics fearing the loss of valuable agricultural land to development. Jesse and Scott look at this in this week's episode, along with Gov. Bill Lee's push for statewide school vouchers; the City of Knoxville's change to its Animal Control services; new studies on the state of the uninsured population in Tennessee; and an interesting lawsuit about who can vote in party primaries. The guys also look ahead to next week's school board meetings, where charter schools will be once again on the agenda.

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