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County of Knox
Knox County, Tennessee, is a vibrant region located at the geographical center of the Great Valley of East Tennessee, with Knoxville as its county seat and largest city. Established in 1792, it is one of the few counties created during the territorial administration and is named after American Revolutionary War General Henry Knox.
The county operates under a home rule format, with a County Mayor and an elected County Commission overseeing local governance. Knox County is home to essential services, including its own schools, health department, and library branches, while the city of Knoxville maintains its independent police department. Generated from the website