Knox County Commissioner Rhonda Lee is running to replace a retiring general sessions judge, and her decision creates ripple ...

A Charlie Kirk honor passed, but nonprofit and religious leaders spoke out alongside immigrant advocates to denounce one ...

The Knox County Juvenile Justice Center board is planning for transition after interim director Brian Bivens' sudden resignation.

Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler volunteered to run the troubled Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center. But he's only ...

Knox County Commissioner Kim Frazier is running to replace term-limited Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs in 2026, jumping into a Republican race that includes two other high-profile elected officials.

Newark Law Director Tricia Moore commended Knox County Deputy Dog Warden Tyler Moore for his role in reuniting a veteran with his dog.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn — The interim superintendent tapped to fix operations at Knox County's juvenile detention center has abruptly left, WBIR has learned. Brian Bivens, hired by the Knox County Mayor's ...

The county is sitting on $761.23 million in outstanding debt. Candidates for the county's top position have different approaches to the problem.

KNOX COUNTY — After touring the Knox County jail with Sheriff Tom Spangler, county commissioners who were present at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility Wednesday reacted to the sheriff's desire to ...

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County Rules Committee is considering a rule change that would allow commissioners to sometimes attend meetings virtually during extenuating circumstances. It all ...