Mission and Vision
Knox County’s mission is to provide superior public service and support in an effificient and fifiscally responsible way so that all residents can improve their quality of life while enjoying the benefifits of a vibrant community. We believe that if we focus on transparency, invest in education and partner with our stakeholders, we will be able to create a pervasive culture of community vitality that guides us to becoming the workforce development center of East Tennessee.
The County will...
• Operate in a manner that is worthy of public trust;
• Embrace collaboration, innovation and diversity; and
• Make decisions with economic and workforce development in mind.