Commissioner Dasha Lundy is seeking information about the department’s handling of an incident at McAlister’s Deli.
Racial Tensions Rise Around Deli Incident
After Sheriff Tom Spangler refuses to publicly answer questions, Commissioner Dasha Lundy says she will attempt to bring subpoenas.
Looking Ahead: Knox County 2023
On the new year’s agenda: the Advance Knox planning project, major road construction and a new ambulance contract.
Costs and Benefits
County Commission weighs how to take politics out of the Merit System designed to protect sheriff’s employees … from politics.
Spangler Secures 2nd Term
In other primary results, Helsley is the Dems’ county mayor candidate, and Frazier beat Driscoll in the 11th District Commission contest.
Merit System Council Rules Against Spangler
In a politically charged case, the board finds the sheriff improperly took away employee Martha Dooley’s car.
Primary 2022: Knox County Sheriff
Incumbent Tom Spangler faces off against his predecessor Jimmy “J.J.” Jones in a Republican contest of familiar names and themes.
Weekly Watch: March 14-20, 2022
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Grand Rift Auto
At issue in a grievance hearing laced with Sheriff’s Office politics: Should a longtime employee retain use of a county vehicle?
And They’re Off
With two months until Knox County primary elections, several interesting contests emerge — mostly among Republicans.