In one of the more bizarre recent editorials in the daily newspaper, former Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale gave current Mayor Glenn Jacobs an A+ for his first 100 days.
Why?
How …
The crony of my crony is my pal
Fans of Glenn Jacobs say his lack of history in Knox County government is a good thing. He lacks the ties and obligations of those who have been around for …
We like Jim, but good grief
Jim Snowden P.E. is the new senior director of Engineering and Public Works for Knox County. He announced the appointment in a letter to staff and colleagues. Snowden has worked …
Looking up to Big Glenn Jacobs
It was the summer of 2017, and my then 12-year-old grandson from Clarksville, Alex Gomez-Leon, was coming to visit “Pop” for a week. He was an Army kid, the son …
Jacobs says he’s not a scary guy
When Glenn Jacobs walked into the courthouse to watch the election commission certify the 23-vote margin that made him the Republican Party’s nominee for Knox County mayor, he could feel …
Politicians woo SoKno voters
Spring may not be in the air yet, but election fever is. Candidates on the ballot for the May 1 county primary have started showing up in South Knoxville, trying …
Former chancellor’s law license suspended
Former Chancellor Clarence E. “Eddie” Pridemore Jr. is no longer an attorney in the state of Tennessee. His law license was suspended December 20, 2023, according to the Board of …
Dr. Fred Tallent: a history of generosity and kindness
Few Fountain Citians of the past have been as well known or as respected as Dr. J. Fred Tallent. His pharmacy at 112 Hotel Avenue was where one had prescriptions …