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.
Commission OKs Budget
Commissioner Andy Fox asked to delay the vote, but his colleagues criticised him for being unprepared and proceeded to approve the spending plan.











