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Knox County Loses a Valued Employee: Doug Russell Resigns from the Property Assessor’s Office
On April 14, 2026, Knox County lost one of its strongest and most dedicated public servants. Doug Russell, a licensed appraiser with the Knox County Property Assessor’s Office…
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Gov. Lee Announces Leadership Transition in the Governor’s Office
Today, May 11, 2026, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Erin Merrick will depart the Governor’s Office in early July after serving in multiple roles over more than seven years,…
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Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Speed Up VA Construction Projects
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) introduced the Faster VA Construction Act to direct the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to adopt commercial building codes and standards where possible,…
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Knox County Growth and Governance Take Center Stage: Major Rezoning Requests and Key Appointments Ahead
The next two Knox County meetings could shape the future of development, planning, and county oversight for years to come. On Monday, May 11 at 5 p.m., the…
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Gov. Lee Announces Key Judicial Appointment – Jennifer Covellis
Today Friday May 8, 2026, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Jennifer Covellis to the Chancery Court for the 26th Judicial District. “I am proud to…
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Knox County Begins Sending 2026 Reappraisal and Reassessment Notices
On Monday afternoon, May 4, Knox County Property Assessor Phil Ballard and Knox County Finance Director Chris Caldwell hosted an educational session for local media and interested parties.…
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