Despite some members’ misgivings, Commission proclaims Knox a ‘Second Amendment Constitutional County.’
Pushing the Timeline
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs steps up the pressure on his own Health Department to accelerate the reopening plan.
Affordable Housing Outside City Limits
Low-to-moderate income households struggle in the suburban and rural areas of Knox County, too. A new five-year plan sets out priorities to help them.
Fund Race
From zero to $88,000, which candidates have raised the most in the Knox County primaries? And who’s giving it?
Primary 2020: 4th Commission District
With no incumbent running, a former police officer faces off against a military veteran in the West Knox Republican primary.
Weekly Watch: Feb. 3-9, 2020
Every Monday, we give you a weekly rundown of public meetings and civic events.
Commission Approves TVA Deal
After months of persuasion, County Mayor Glenn Jacobs wins a unanimous vote to lease the empty East Tower and buy the Summer Place garage.
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.