Monthly Archive: July 2008

Foster Arnett, Knox County Clerk Candidate

Foster Arnett, Knox County Clerk Candidate

Yesterday at the County Commission meeting Don Bosch was up representing his client, Randy Greaves of Knox Ag. County Commissioner Scott Moore asked Bosch about his televised comments concerning the issue of Moore’s endorsement...

William Daniels Op-Ed in Sunday’s News-Sentinel

William Daniels Op-Ed in Sunday’s News-Sentinel

As a researcher on the Brian’s Blog team, I requested to take the op-ed piece that Appointed Commissioner William Daniels had written and was published in Sunday’s News-Sentinel and research his take on the...

Check Out Logan Brummitt’s Post on His Blog

Check Out Logan Brummitt’s Post on His Blog

My buddy, Logan Brummitt has joined the world of blogging. Logan ran unsuccessfully for the County Commission Seat B in Knox County’s Fourth District. He wasn’t the top vote getter but he is young...

Commissioner Phil Ballard Tonight

Commissioner Phil Ballard Tonight

UPDATE: 9:51 P.M. Brian’s Blog has been informed that Commissioner Ballard was advised that he must recuse himself on the mulch mediated settlement vote due to a “potential” conflict. If he would start speaking...

Commission Chairman Gets Spanked Tonight

Commission Chairman Gets Spanked Tonight

County Commission Chairman Thomas “Tank” Strickland today has been not allowing Commissioners who have their lights on to speak when someone calls for the question. This is a new procedure for the Chairman and...

The Use of Intermediaries

The Use of Intermediaries

UPDATE July 28, 2008 6:15 P.M. The County Commission first failed to vote to deny and extend a 120 day extension to the NRR contract. The County Commission then failed to approve the mediation...

Breaking News: TVUUC Shooting in Knoxville

Breaking News: TVUUC Shooting in Knoxville

This morning the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville, TN suffered a shooting within its sanctuary. Preliminary reports are that at least 13 were injured. The gunman entered during the children singing songs...