Back on the Table

After months of no movement, Knox County takes another look at TVA’s East Tower as a possible home for the school system’s Central Office.

Knox Found

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Introducing a new weekly photo contest! Every week, we will post a picture of something or some place in Knox County. Will you be this week’s winner?

Jail Rebate

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County Commission approves an unusual contract amendment with the firm that provides video visits for Knox County inmates.

Of Ethics and Inmates

At tonight’s meeting, County Commission considers an amendment to the Sheriff’s video visitation contract and a vacancy on its Ethics Committee.

View From the Summit

A panel of criminal justice officials discusses the opioid epidemic.

The city and county mayors convene community leaders to talk about a coordinated response to opioids and other drugs.

L’Etat, C’est Bud

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs with other county officials and lawyers outside Chancery Court.

At a heated hearing, the Knox County Law Department says it can sue whomever it wants, whether the mayor likes it or not.