KNOX COUNTY, TN - During his Weekly Update today, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about the groundbreaking for Hero’s Hill, donations to the Love Kitchen, and an upcoming Advance Knox meeting.

Mayor Jacobs discusses Tuesday’s groundbreaking for Hero’s Hill, which will create a community of 20 tiny homes and a community center for veterans struggling to find housing. He hopes to have a ribbon cutting ceremony late summer/early fall.

“Now we’re moving the blueprint off the paper and to the real world and starting construction,” says Mayor Jacobs.

Groundbreaking for Hero's Hill on February 19. Image submitted

The Mayor also thanked the community for supporting the Love Kitchen through donations collected during the Holiday Festival of Lights at the Cove at Concord Park. This year, seven barrels of non-perishable food items and a check for $5,266 were delivered to the nonprofit.

The Love Kitchen donation. Image submitted

“Every year, our community rises to the occasion,” exclaims Jacobs. “Thank you for supporting such a worthy cause!"

Mayor Jacobs also invites residents to attend the second virtual public meeting for the Unified Development Ordinance scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 25th at noon. The meeting will focus on information related to the update of the County’s development standards. Those interested should register in advance. If you cannot attend the meeting, a recording of it and all materials will be posted online with an opportunity to provide feedback.