A large infusion of federal pandemic aid for housing costs has Knox County scrambling to get it distributed.
The Year Ahead: Knox County
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Commission Votes to Dissolve Health Board
Even as Knox County COVID cases mount, the body that has guided the pandemic response may lose its authority.
Board of Health Asks for Statewide Mask Mandate
With Tennessee leading the nation in new COVID-19 cases, local officials plead for leadership from Gov. Bill Lee.
County Parks Employees Penalized for Work on Private Property
An investigation shows work was performed on behalf of former chief of staff and former parks director.
Trump’s Eroding Edge
With the election still too close to call, an analysis of the president’s performance in Knox County highlights his electoral struggles.
For Knox County, It’s Status Quo
Local voters turned out in record numbers for Tuesday’s election, but despite some new faces the balance of political power remains the same.
County Chief of Staff Resigns, Parks Director Fired
The shake-up in County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ administration comes as the state Comptroller’s Office launches an investigation.
Citizen Representative Proposed for Board of Health
County Commission this month will consider adding restaurateur Randy Burleson to the body charged with guiding the pandemic response.
Beaver Creek Blueway
Knox County is investing $452,000 in clearing the tributary to create a 44-mile ‘water trail’ from Halls to Melton Hill Lake.