Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update - June 12

During his Weekly Update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs provides an update on the progress being made at Hero’s Hill.

City Investing In Water Quality, Flood Control

Knoxville City Council has authorized Mayor Kincannon to move forward with an ongoing $3.1 million project to ease road-closing flash flooding on North Cherry Street.

Burchett Bulletins

10:00 am, May 9, 2026
The UFO files released thus far are just a drop in the bucket. The 'holy crap' part is still yet to come.

2:55 pm, Apr 15, 2026
Burchett kicked off the Oversight Committee roundtable and SLAMMED the IRS: "We're not here today to talk about what folks owe the IRS. We're here today to talk about what the IRS owes them. It's time to reform the whole system."

12:23 pm, Apr 14, 2026
Thank you, Mr. President. No more tax dollars to the Taliban.

2:25 pm, Apr 10, 2026
47 years ago today, the Taiwan Relations Act established the foundation of U.S.-Taiwan relations. Today, more than ever, we stand with our ally as they face ongoing pressure from the Chinese Communist Party.

U.S. Prepared for Anything, Hegseth Tells Troops at Guantanamo

At Guantanamo Bay, Pete Hegseth met with service members for a morning physical training session and also discussed readiness with mission leaders.

Oak Ridge Exceeds First-Year Goal for Legacy Oxide Waste Processing

OREM and contractor UCOR have achieved the first-year goal for processing oxide waste at the TWPC.

KFD to Honor Promotions

The Knoxville Fire Department is promoting 11 Fire Officers and 13 Master Firefighters. The public is invited to attend the promotion ceremony

Fraudsters Are Facing Justice: Here's How Congress Can Help

Last winter’s Somali fraud scandal in Minnesota alerted Americans to a troubling reality.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

12:33 pm, June 14, 2026
We were supposed to sign the agreement this morning, and the Israeli attack in Beirut delayed it. I think the signing will still happen today in a few hours. -President Trump

2:01 pm, June 11, 2026
Trump says he has cancelled plans to attack Iran tonight.

9:08 am, June 11, 2026
The United States will be hitting Iran (whose Navy, Air Force, Rradar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most its offensive capability, are GONE!), VERY HARD TONIGHT. At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela, which is working out brilliantly for both Veneuela and the United State of America. Thank you for your attention to this matter! -President Trump

4:09 am, June 11, 2026
If Iran doesn't sign a deal, "we will bomb the shit out of them" tomorrow night. -President Trump


5:53 pm, June 10, 2026
The U.S. launched new strikes against multiple targets in Iran for the second night in a row.

6:28 pm, June 9, 2026
The U.S. has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran after the downing of an American helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz yesterday.

1:19 pm, June 9, 2026
The U.S. must respond after Iran shot down a U.S. Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. -President Trump

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31 Officers, First Responders Graduate CIT Training

Thirty-one participants, consisting of law enforcement, security officers, first responders, and medical staff, graduated from CIT training on Friday, June 5, 2026.

TBI Knoxville Among Top Forensic Labs Worldwide

TBI Knoxville Crime Laboratory has earned international recognition as one of the world’s top-performing forensic laboratories.

45L Carry-On U-Zip Rolling Duffel Bag with Wheels, Medium Durable Travel Duffle w/Toiletry Bag, Heavy-Duty, Packable, Foldable w/Shoulder Straps- Use as Luggage or Backpack, Men/Women

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