For Chancery Court judge, Republican voters will choose from a first-time candidate, a political veteran and an incumbent.
Election 2020: Charter Amendment #1
Knox County voters will decide again whether they want to keep an elected law director — the only such position in the state.
Ballot Questions
The chairman of the county’s Charter Review Committee says the Law Department ‘slanted’ the language on a charter amendment about the law director.
Knox County Will Vote on Appointing Law Director
In its final meeting, the Charter Review Committee approves a ballot measure to abolish the elected office.
Proposal to Appoint Law Director Moves Forward
In a convoluted and sometimes contentious meeting, a divided Charter Review Committee pushes toward a ballot referendum this fall.
Headed to the Ballot
A divided Charter Review Committee votes to let county residents decide — again — if they want an elected or appointed law director.
Attorney General Gives OK to TVA Move
Slatery says the planned relocation of Knox County Schools’ administrative offices is not in conflict with state law.
2019 Revue: Knox County Politics
From budget cuts to a prolonged standoff between the mayor and law director, it was a year when Glenn Jacobs made his mark — and felt some pushback.
Twists and Turns
As the TVA tower deal advances, Knox County’s law director and mayor each double down on their positions.
Legal Challenge
Knox County Law Director Bud Armstrong says the county’s TVA tower deal could violate state and federal law. What does he mean, exactly?