
New program gives Knox County students an inside look at local government
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new Knox County government program is giving students a snapshot of being in a leadership role. The Junior Commission Program is the brainchild of Knox County Commissioner At-Large Larsen Jay. The idea came to him after seeing community participation dwindle year after year. Jay wanted to pull back the curtain on local government and engage people early on.… Keep Reading