If Knoxville’s current Mayor is successful in his effort to be the state’s Governor. He will step down in early to mid January 2011. The current Vice Mayor will serve as Mayor for 10 days until the current Knoxville City Council selects one of it’s own to serve until the city elects it’s next Mayor.

With today’s announcement and contribution by Former Knoxville Mayor Victor Ashe and his wife Joan contributing $50,000 for the purchase of property adjoining the current Victor Ashe Park. The leadership of City Councilwoman Brenda Palmer in her 10 months of service in securing this contribution demonstrates that she would be an excellent 11 month Mayor of the City of Knoxville. The Council could not any better and they could sure do a lot worse.