Despite a last-ditch objection, County Commission takes the next step toward occupying the vacant East Tower.
Attorney General Gives OK to TVA Move
Slatery says the planned relocation of Knox County Schools’ administrative offices is not in conflict with state law.
School Board Approves TVA Move
If legal questions are resolved, Knox County’s Central Office administration will leave the Andrew Johnson Building.
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.
Selling the Deal
With a vote scheduled for later in the month, the Jacobs administration makes a concerted pitch for leasing the TVA East Tower.
Weekly Watch: Jan. 13-19, 2020
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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.
East Towne Turbulence
With the TVA tower deal sidelined for a month, County Commission votes two different ways in one meeting on what to do about an empty mall.
Weekly Watch: Dec. 16-22, 2019
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Split Decisions
In two 5-4 votes, the school board turns down religious release time and signals support for moving into TVA’s East Tower.