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020121 Knoxville Focus PAGE APB The Knoxville Focus February 1, 2021 February 1, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com ONLINE AUCTIONPAGE A1 February 5, 2021 The Knoxville See photos at The Knoxville fountaincityauction.com Fountain City Auction (865)474-9931 OCUS FREETake One! www.knoxfocus.com F February 1, 2021 Phone: 865-686-9970 | PO Box 18377, Knoxville, TN 37928 | Located at 4109 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37912 BE SAFE . WASH YOUR HANDS . WEAR A MASK . SOCIALLY DISTANCE COVID-19 2019 Knox County Total Confirmed % COVID-19 Cases/ Total COVID-19 % COVID-19 Deaths/ Weekly Total Population1 COVID-19 Cases2 Total Population Deaths2 Total Population 470,313 37,004 7.9% 470 .10% Focus SOURCES 1. U.S. Census Bureau 2. Knox County Health Department data from 1/30/2021. One-Year Plan meeting attempts to coordinate zoning, planning, development By Bill Howard 1/30/2021 470,313 7.9% 470 0.10% This year’s meeting occurred relationship between Planning 20-Year Growth Plan, a 30-Year 20 years where that could possi- Every year, Knoxville-Knox Co. on Zoom, Thur., Jan. 28. Michelle and Zoning,” Portier said. “They General Plan, various Sector bly occur. The growth plan influ- Planning conducts a One-Year Portier, senior planner for Knox- have to complement each other Plans, and Plans for Corridors, ences all other plans.” Plan (OYP) Update meeting, as ville-Knox Co. Planning, presided. and be consistent. Our objec- Small Areas, and Parks and Facil- “The Zoning plan, the One- required by the City’s Charter. She opened by trying to explain tive each year in doing the One- ities. Year Plan, and the Sector Plan, The comprehensive develop- how the OYP fits in to the city and Year Plan Update is to improve “The growth plan was adopted all those things have to be con- ment plan covers the entire city county’s complicated labyrinth the consistency between the OYP in 1999,” Portier said. “It maps sistent with each other,” Portier of Knoxville, and “requires future of various plans for development and Sector Plan, and to commu- various growth areas, so it’s got went on. “So the One-Year and zoning decisions in the city con- and growth. nicate conflicts with online map- city limits and then the urban the Sector Plan are basically form to the community’s compre- “The purpose of the One- ping.” growth boundaries showing the a land-use map and they have hensive development plans.” Year Plan is to strengthen the Some of the plans include a city’s growth areas over the next Continue on page 6 PARC: Chief Thomas Team explains how citizen member Hannah complaints are handled Lewis is By Mike Steely reviewed by the committee pictured Senior Writer [email protected] during the quarterly meet- standing ing included failure to write near the During a meeting of a report, negligence, truth- heart wall the Police Advisory and fulness, rudeness, and in honor Review Committee recent- one incident of an acciden- of her son, ly, Knoxville Police Chief tal discharge of a weapon Bennett, Eve Thomas was asked inside a police car. The during the what happens when some- committee reported eight 2019 Life one makes a complaint instances of complaints is Why against an officer. Thomas during the last quarter with campaign said once a complaint is two still being reviewed. at the Pilot lodged she consults with The officer who dis- Travel her command staff and charged his weapon inside Center in sets up a pre-disciplin- the car was reprimanded, Cleveland, ary hearing. During that according to Chief Thomas Tenn. hearing the officer would and PARC member Jered discuss what happened, Croom suggested a mental state their case, and then health checkup be con- the chief would make a ducted in such incidents. decision. Thomas stated that each Pilot Company rallies support for American Heart Apparently during the officer gets a mental eval- last quarter two officers uation with their annual Association in 4th annual Life Is Why campaign resigned as a result of physical but “that’s some- hearings. One of the offi- thing we will look into.” Pilot Company Thursday announced “We continue to be inspired by the for someone’s ‘why’ and improve the cers resigned about seven Another incident the return of the American Heart countless stories shared by team well-being of those in our communi- months after an incident involved a confrontation Association’s Life is Why™ campaign members, guests and loved ones ties and all over the world.” after being transferred between an officer and to its stores this February, American demonstrating the importance of During the month of February, Pilot to a non-patrol position a Knoxville’s Communi- Heart Month. Guests can join the fight heart and brain health,” said Brian Company will provide convenient and one of the committee ty Development Corpora- against heart disease and stroke by Ferguson, Chief Merchant of Pilot ways for guests to give at its locations members asked why. tion resident about park- donating online or visiting any of the Company. “The importance of giving across the country, including compa- “Usually it isn’t until they ing that resulted in a com- 750 company-operated travel centers to raise funds for the American Heart ny-operated Pilot and Flying J Travel get the letter of the hear- plaint. Croom said non- and convenience stores in the U.S. to Association’s critical research and Centers and One9 Fuel Network ing when they make that criminal incidents should round up or purchase a paper heart in programs is greater than ever, espe- Stores. For guest safety, contactless decision,” Chief Thomas not be reported to police support of the life-saving work of the cially due to COVID-19. With every- payment options are available with said. headquarters. He said that American Heart Association. one’s help, we can make a difference Continue on page 4 Some complaints Continue on page 4 Sheriff’s court request for county jail moves ahead By Mike Steely Senior Writer money will come from.” be about 5,000 square feet too small for the purpose. In other action, the com- formerly used as a group [email protected] He then moved to delay a and hold six hearing rooms Commissioner Carson mission honored the late home and the ministry is decision for 30 days. as well as rooms for attor- Dailey asked Finance Direc- Wanda Moody, who served planning a men’s home Boosted by Criminal Sheriff Tom Spangler told neys to consult with their tor Chris Caldwell for an on that body for 20 years there for its rehabilita- Court Clerk Mike Ham- the commission that the clients. The hearings there update on revenue toward and was a Republican tion workers. The change mond, the idea of a $1.5 new building is needed and would be virtual with the the cost of the steel court Party leader who favored places the property in the million court facility at the will save on transporting judges remaining in the building. Caldwell said open government and Agricultural zone which per- Knox County Jail is begin- prisoners from the Malo- City-County Building. there is “no issue with fund- reforms. Congressman Tim mits boarding houses. The ning to move through Knox neyville Road facility to the Knox County Law Direc- ing” and said it will come Burchett has described her vote was 10-1 with Com- County Commission. City-County Building for tor David Buuck said that back for approval later, as a “political dynamo” who missioner Terry Hill voting “I’m a huge proponent of hearings and trials. Ham- the virtual hearings are possibly from the sheriff’s “took care of details.” “No.” the project,” Commission mond said such a facility being done “all across the budget. After much discussion, The commission also Chairman Larsen Jay said will save the county money country.” Commissioner Jay said the proposed the commission voted approved Commission- during the commission’s and that all the local judges John Schoonmaker asked facility might help in over- 10-1 to approve a request er Carson Dailey as their regular meeting last week. agree with the idea during for a briefing before the crowding at the jail. The by Angelic Ministries for representative on the new He added, “I don’t think we and after the pandemic. commission’s work session 30-day postponement a zoning change at 3430 Knox County Fire and Tech- have enough details, the Spangler said the pro- in February and said the passed in an 11-0 unani- Zion Lane. The 14-acre nical Rescue Committee. actual cost and where the posed metal building would proposed building may be mous vote. property has a structure PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION Saturday, February 6 at 9:00 a.m. Online only at www.powellauction.com 120 B Lynnwood Dr. Inspection is Friday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Knoxville, Tn. 37918 Thinking of Buying or Selling? Contact Deborah Hill-Hobby, Affiliate Broker 6729 Pleasant Ridge Road Knoxville, TN 37921 865/207-5587 Mobile (865) 938-3403 TNFL735 WWW.POWELLAUCTION.COM 865/770-4030 Office PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus February 1, 2021 Crony Capitalism From a distance but false campaign rheto- Sen. Steve Daines of President Biden prom- Before long, many jobs Democrat-appointed judge, ric. Montana said this showed ised no tax hike on middle- that had started coming Catherine Blake (Clinton He did this by signing that he was putting Saudi and lower-income people, back under President appointee) handed down executive orders caving in Arabia first and American but higher gas prices hurt Trump will once again be a nationwide injunction to environmental extrem- workers last.
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