Primary 2022: Knox County Trustee

Richard Jacobs and Justin Biggs

A politically connected veteran of the Trustee’s Office faces off against a credentialed outsider in the contest for the Republican nomination.

An Unconventional Request

County Commissioner Justin Biggs asks City Council to postpone consideration of KUB’s municipal broadband plan.

Ancient Lore Village Opens

Tom Boyd’s $12 million fantasy-themed event venue in rural South Knox County is ready for guests to arrive.

Commission Chides Health Board

Patrick O'Brien

In a nonbinding resolution, county legislators air their displeasures with the mask mandate and other pandemic restrictions.

East Towne Turbulence

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs

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.

Southern Routes

Urban Wilderness

County Commission looks likely to defer a study to identify highway needs and options in South Knox County.