County Moves To Establish Ag Center

Strong Stock Farm map.

A proposed ground lease could provide land in East Knox for an agriculture center that could also be the future home of the Tennessee Valley Fair.

Density Denied in Carter

Carter map.

County commissioners denied a rezoning request that would have allowed apartments or townhouses in the heart of the Carter community.

Tax Repeal Idled

Adam Thompson photo.

County Commission has delayed consideration of a phased elimination of the county’s wheel tax until after the August general election.

Republican Shakeout

Photo of David Buuck speaking on primary election night

With different influences — and influencers — vying for power in local races, the county primary yielded some unexpectedly wide margins and unexpectedly close calls.