Last night over 250 people showed up at Hardin Valley Elementary School for the fourth of six Middle School rezoning meetings where the public provided feedback and asked questions in preparation for the attendance zones for the new Hardin Valley and Gibbs Middle Schools.
School Board Chair Patti Bounds, School Board Member Terry Hill (who represents Hardin Valley),School Board members Susan Horn and Jennifer Owen were in attendance. Knox County Commission Chairman Dave Wright along with Commissioner Brad Anders (who represents Hardin Valley) and Commissioner at Large Ed Brantley attended.
Most of the 250 attendees at the start of the meeting
Knox County at Large Commissioner Ed Brantley attended. Brantley listened and was available to citizens.
One of the several parents that asked a question.
Another speaker discussing the boundaries
Mrs. Butler has attended all 4 meetings spoke about East Knoxville and about the need for community schools in East Knoxville.
A man from Hardin Valley explaining his comment about East Knoxville, in response to Mrs. Butler.
Another speaker
Knox County Commissioner Brad Anders (who represents Hardin Valley) listens.
The crowd
Thanks for including attendance numbers! I thought it looked like over 200. Great turnout!
I actually counted 238 and several came and went so 250 is fairly accurate