Category: Mayor Tim Burchett

Governor Haslam and TN Commissioner of Education McQueen Visit Carter Middle for a Rally

The school of my youth, sorta. In Knox Countymy back in the day, we attended elementary school through the eighth grade and then went to high school. I attended Sunnyview Elementary and then Carter...

Sheriff Jones Rebuts Knox News Sentinel

On the Knox County Sheriffs Office website, Sheriff Jones issued the following statement in response to an editorial position, presumably authored by Scott Barker, Jack McElroy or a joint writing assignment. Editorial Rebuttal Tuesday,...

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What Was the Subtle Message (if any) to the 911 Board Members?

When members of the 911 Board arrived in the meeting room, copies of Friday’s Knoxville News Sentinel were on the table. It did not appear that any board member accepted the free gift as...

“This isn’t Nashville, We Don’t Have To Do That Here”

This morning at the 911 Board Meeting, Mayor Madeline Rogero wanted to hear from the Harris Representative, Gary Farmer. Mayor Tim Burchett called on the Chair that the board go into recess to hear...

What Did Rogero Know, When Did Rogero Know It, Was She NOT Honest About It?

Immediately following the January 21, 2015 E-911 Board Meeting, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero came out and basically said I don’t know what happened. I will have to talk to my people to see what...

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Apparently Burchett & Rogero Believe This Is Candyland!

Back when the previous County Mayor was under attack by County Commission. Commissioner Greg Lambert remarked to Mayor Ragsdale, this isn’t Candyland, you can’t have a do over. Under Roberts Rules of Order, a...