Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update

During his Weekly Update today, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about the groundbreaking for Hero’s Hill and more.

Knox County Lawyer Suspended

Effective February 19, 2026, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended Knoxville attorney Loring Edwin Justice from the practice of law for four (4) years

Knox County to Host Final Phase of Advance Knox

Knox County and Knoxville-Knox County Planning are hosting a series of virtual public meetings over the next few months for the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) – the third and final phase of Advance Knox.

Mayor Jacobs Delivers Festival of Lights Donation to Love Kitchen

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs dropped off the canned goods and a check for $5,622 collected during the 2025 Holiday Festival of Lights at The Love Kitchen.

Oak Ridge Continues Cycle of Cleanup Progress at Y-12

The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and cleanup contractor United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) continue to make steady cleanup progress at the Y-12 National Security Complex.

RAM Clinic Served 1,220 Patients in Knoxville

Remote Area Medical (RAM®) delivered essential dental, vision, and medical care to underserved in Knoxville this past weekend.

City Council Approves Funds for Paving, Bridge, and Sidewalks

Knoxville City Council’s biggest monetary decisions on Tuesday evening centered on bridge-building engineering expertise, concrete and especially asphalt.

New Bill Protects Victims from Livestreamed Evictions

House Bill 2041, a legislative initiative spearheaded by State Representative Antonio Parkinson, aims to restore dignity to Tennessee families facing eviction.

Boyd Foundation gives $750,000 to Preserve Historic Structures in Smokies

The Boyd Foundation has announced a $750,000 donation to the nonprofit Friends of the Smokies for the preservation of historic structures in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Beaumont Neighborhoods to Get Pedestrian Improvements

KCDC has finalized a contract with the U.S. Department of Transportation that will improve pedestrian safety at a key intersection within the Transforming Western initiative.

Facility Dogs Now Allowed In Every Jurisdiction Across Tennessee

The recent legislation in Tennessee allowing facility dogs to assist victims and witnesses during courtroom testimony represents a significant advancement in the legal system's approach to handling sensitive cases.

Knox County Lawyer Disbarred

Effective immediately, the Supreme Court of Tennessee permanently disbarred a Knox County attorney from the practice of law.

Tennessee State Parks Invites Visitors’ Input on New Park

Tennessee State Parks invites the public to help shape the future of the new Fort Southwest Point State Historic Park by completing a brief online survey for the park.

Crack Down on Human Trafficking in Transportation Industry
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Catherine Cortez Masto  introduced the Trafficker Restrictions for Aviation, Federal Freight, and Interstate Carriers (TRAFFIC) Act, which would strengthen federal efforts to combat human trafficking.