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Commissioner Rhonda Lee said the bill was inspired following a holiday drag performance at the Tennessee Theatre.

One commissioner questioned Rhonda Lee's intent, asking if she wanted to restrict library events or limit what the health department can do.

Letters to the editor: A weekly compilation of what our neighbors have to say.

The commission is made up of a majority of women, who once again voted together to back Terry Hill and Gina Oster as vice chair.

The bar had been under county scrutiny after a shooting in its parking lot.

Commission supports renaming Clingmans Dome By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The Eastern Band of the Cherokee was successful in obtaining the support of the Knox County Commission to re-establish the original tribal name of “Kuwohi” to Clingmans Dome. Clingmans Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains is the highest point in Tennessee and the tribe […]

In an eight to two vote, the commission approved a resolution in supporting the effort to restore the name of Clingman's Dome in the Smokies.

On Aug. 22, the Knox County Commission will meet for a due process hearing to make a decision on the license.

In the late 1980s, former KCCI Chief Meteorologist John McLaughlin launched a show on KCCI about fishing.

The Knox County Junior Commission proposed a resolution to support Gov. Bill Lee's call for extreme orders of protection. It was shot down.