Knox County Commission elects new chair, vice chair

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The Knox County Commission met last week and elected Terry Hill as chair and Adam Thompson as vice chairman. Hill received votes from six commissioners, while Angela Russell received five. Hill is generally seen as pro-development and Thompson and Russell have questioned over-development.

WHO: Terry Hill (chair), Adam Thompson (vice chair), Angela Russell (commissioner), Knox County Commission members including Damon Rawls, Courtney Durrett, Brandon Huckaby, Shane Jackson, Garrett Holt, Barry Beeler, Andy Fox, Justin Cofer

WHAT: Knox County Commission elects chair and vice chair; Hill becomes chair and Thompson becomes vice chair.

WHEN: Sep 7, 2026

WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee

WHY: The commission held its regular meeting and conducted the chair and vice chair elections.

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