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.

An investigation shows work was performed on behalf of former chief of staff and former parks director.

With the election still too close to call, an analysis of the president’s performance in Knox County highlights his electoral struggles.

Local voters turned out in record numbers for Tuesday’s election, but despite some new faces the balance of political power remains the same.

The shake-up in County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ administration comes as the state Comptroller’s Office launches an investigation.

County Commission this month will consider adding restaurateur Randy Burleson to the body charged with guiding the pandemic response.

Knox County is investing $452,000 in clearing the tributary to create a 44-mile ‘water trail’ from Halls to Melton Hill Lake.

A ribbon-cutting marks the start of work to turn TVA’s East Tower into offices for Knox County Schools and the University of Tennessee.

Knox County puts its volunteer first responders on six-month contracts pending the results of a committee appointed by the mayor.