US EditionState to Take over Knoxville's Airport Board, Ending Decades of Local Control
State leaders will appoint most board members, and lawmakers said the change protects airport investments funded largely by Tennessee.
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State to take over Knoxville's airport board, ending decades of local control
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) - McGhee-Tyson Airport was born in Knoxville, where West High School sits today. On Thursday, the Tennessee General Assembly voted to dissolve the Knoxville Metropolitan Airport Authority Board of Commissioners on July 1, bringing an end to almost 100 years of the city running the airport. Realistically, the state funds our general [...]
Chattanooga airport to dissolve board, passed bill says
One of the last minute bills passed by Tennessee lawmakers this week will require the Chattanooga airport to dissolve their board. State lawmakers changed how the board will be set up. The state leadership will now pick who is on the board instead of local leaders. House Speaker Cameron Sexton says they made the change to protect their investments. He says the state funds most regional airports instead of local government. The General Assembly c…
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