Paul W. White, terminated as senior director of Parks and Recreation for Knox County, never issued a press release or called any reporters I know. He just disappeared – until …
State pledges $13.5 million for Knox baseball stadium
What’s happening in Knox County? And how does that impact Fountain City?
Here’s the word from Mayor Glenn Jacobs:
Baseball Stadium: The state is not willing to dedicate sales tax from nearby …
Politicians scramble to tell their story
A short time ago, Knoxville had a strong daily newspaper and 5 or 6 weeklies; three commercial television stations and 10 or so radio outlets that provided news. Elected leaders …
Health Board puts a ‘hurt’ on Jacobs
The wrestler Kane, aka Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, is a fearsome sight when he executes his signature move. He calls it the choke slam, and it involves grabbing his …
New I.C. King Park welcomes kids, canines
The new and improved I.C. King Park is officially open.
Dog owners who live near the park and have been using it frequently must feel relieved (as did their pooches when …
Charter amendment discussion is taboo for some officials
A couple of weeks ago I wondered aloud about a $650,000 item in the law director’s budget marked for outside counsel. Aren’t 11 lawyers and eight support staff members enough …
Ayn Rand, meet Knox County Commission
Let’s be clear. Philosopher Ayn Rand would not favor a government-sponsored program to help indigent people obtain medical care. No way, no how. But she might have run screaming from …
Knox County budget vote sets traps
How does a libertarian build a budget?
One brick in and two bricks out. Repeat.
Knox County Commission will vote June 6 in a special called meeting on the 2019-20 fiscal …
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