Visions of Growth

County Mayor Glenn Jacobs sitting in a chair talking about the growth plan.

As proposed changes to the county’s growth plan come to a first vote tonight, County Mayor Glenn Jacobs faces continued concerns about them.

2023 Revue: Knox County Government

Photo of County Mayor Glenn Jacobs shaking hands with Sheriff Tom Spangler

The year brought a new ambulance contract, a historic raise for sheriff’s employees, and tensions over the growth plan, guns and KCSO accountability.

Opposition Rises to Growth Plan

A section of the proposed growth map, with planned growth areas in yellow.

Fears of lost farmland and rural overdevelopment drive a chorus of concern from farmers, conservationists and community groups.

Growth Plan is in Jacobs’ Hands

Colleen Cruze Bhatti

With farmers seeking to preserve their way of life, Knox County’s mayor will mull possible tweaks to the proposed long-range development strategy.

Knox County Chooses AMR

AMR ambulance

The county would pay $2.1 million a year for ambulance service under a recommended contract with its existing provider.

Growing Concerns

Farmer Adam Thompson speaks to the Growth Policy Coordinating Committee as county commissioners Kim Frazier and Terry Hill look on.

Advocates for preserving farms and rural areas see danger in the county’s proposed new growth map.

A NIMBY Win

Choto Landing Map

Organized opposition from high-income residents kills an affordable housing project planned for the Choto area of Southwest Knox County.

Gender on the Course

Pat Summitt Plaza Photo

A rally against trans athletes is planned for this weekend’s cycling championships. LBGTQ advocates say it’s more about politics than sports.