Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ office says it will continue to provide free inspection of public records.
Pay to See
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says it can charge labor costs for requests to view public records. Despite long-established state law, a judge may agree.
For the Records
A UT professor’s open records lawsuit against the Knox County Sheriff’s Office raises questions about access to public officials’ emails.
Lawsuit Alleges Civil Rights Violations at Knox County Jail
Among the issues: video visitation, lack of medical care, prolonged lockdowns and fees for commissary and communication.
L’Etat, C’est Bud
At a heated hearing, the Knox County Law Department says it can sue whomever it wants, whether the mayor likes it or not.
Who Is ‘Knox County’?
A legal maneuver sets up a courtroom confrontation between the county mayor and law director.
‘Basic’ Education
As an ambitious Memphis/Nashville lawsuit moves forward, Knox County Schools watches and hopes for more state funding.