After months of persuasion, County Mayor Glenn Jacobs wins a unanimous vote to lease the empty East Tower and buy the Summer Place garage.
Farragut Rejects Growth Plan Changes
Citing concerns about traffic and ‘irresponsible development,’ the town board turns down an amendment pushed by County Mayor Glenn Jacobs.
Selling the Deal
With a vote scheduled for later in the month, the Jacobs administration makes a concerted pitch for leasing the TVA East Tower.
Greener Pastures
Knoxville-Knox County Planning Executive Director Gerald Green has announced he’s departing for a more relaxing life.
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.
East Towne Turbulence
With the TVA tower deal sidelined for a month, County Commission votes two different ways in one meeting on what to do about an empty mall.
Weekly Watch: Dec. 16-22, 2019
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of public meetings and civic events.
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?
Decision Time on TVA Deal
Documents lay out proposed agreements between Knox County, the Tennessee Valley Authority and Knox County Schools for taking over the East Tower.