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.