Mayor Betsy Henderson and a bevy of newcomers formally took office on Tuesday to give county government a fresh look.
Flock Grounded
With KCSO and its contractor absent, County Commission unites to ban fixed-location license-plate-reader cameras.
Flock in Flux
With Jacobs asserting that KCSO’s contract is invalid, Knox County Commission workshop raised more questions than answers about surveillance cameras.
County Budget Gains Approval
Commissioners opt to take money from the school system to fund general-government employee raises.
A Status Quo Budget
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ last budget proposal lacks major new spending initiatives or, predictably, a property-tax increase.
Operation Hero’s Hill Breaks Ground
The multiagency project to build 20 tiny houses for veterans experiencing homelessness is officially underway.
UDO Week
A consultant will present a preliminary look at Knox County’s zoning overhaul during four days of public meetings beginning next Monday.
Jay Proposes Wheel Tax Repeal
If Knox County Commission approves the measure, the local levy on vehicle registrations would be phased out over three years.
Weekly Watch: June 23-29, 2025
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
A Little Help from His Friends
A board consisting of allies has provided little oversight of Richard Bean’s management of Knox County’s juvenile detention facility.











