What's Knox County Government's Big Secret?

By Jeaneane Payne, Owner/Editor

I am writing to inform the public of the ongoing difficulties the Knoxville Daily Sun has encountered in obtaining Public Notices for publication, as well as broader issues of communication and transparency with various departments within Knox County Government.

Two Arrests in Joint Human Trafficking Operation

An undercover joint operation has resulted in the arrest of two men.

"The Odyssey" Drives Regal's Biggest Audience Share of the Year

New Forensic Center to Open in Karns

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, state leaders, and local officials will host a building dedication tomorrow at the new regional forensic center.

GiGi's Playhouse Opens Location in Knoxville

GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers officially welcomed GiGi's Playhouse Knoxville as the 63rd Playhouse in its growing network.

Sevier County to Unveil Safe Haven Baby Box

Safe Haven Baby Boxes and the Sevier County Government are pleased to announce the blessing and official unveiling of the newest Safe Haven Baby Box.

Risky Development Sells for $24.4 Million

PWA Properties has closed the $24.4 million sale of Strawberry Meadows Townhomes, an 85-unit Class A rental community in Knoxville.

Resource Fair Brings Community Together

Residents can learn about services, programs and other opportunities to strengthen their neighborhoods and enrich their lives at the upcoming Neighborhood Resource Fair.

Great Smoky Mountains Plan Airlifts

As the demolition of the LeConte Lodge Recreation Building continues, the National Park Service's Contractor will conduct helicopter airlifts the mornings of Aug.10-14.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

1:53 pm, August 11, 2026
Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. "Iran's message is clear: the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened until the United States ends the war and blockade, releases blocked Iranian assets, and ends the war across the region, including in Lebanon and Gaza." "The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until all conditions are met."

9:02 am, August 9, 2026
Trump has told senior aides he may end the Iran war without a nuclear deal if the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, per WSJ. He believes Iran's nuclear program is damaged enough that it can't recover during his presidency. Tehran has raised its demands, seeking U.S. forces withdrawn from the region, the naval blockade lifted, sanctions removed, and frozen assets released before reopening the strait. --Polymarket Intel

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Forensic Center’s Name Dedicated to Mileusnic

Knox County’s new Knox County Regional Forensic Center is named after its long-time chief medical examiner.

UT Secures $20M NSF Grant

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has received $20 million from the National Science Foundation to establish ATHENA.