Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ Weekly Update

Описание: Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ Weekly Update

TRANSCRIPT:

"It’s Friday. Time for another weekly update.

Today we hosted the the 7th annual Schoolmania, passing out 3,000 bags of school supplies at no cost the families. And remember, if you couldn't make it today, 16 area churches will be passing out school supply bags tomorrow from 9am until 11am. Please go to KnoxCounty.org for locations and details. And a big thank you to the sponsors and volunteers who make Schoolmania possible.

This week, I welcomed the attendees to the East Tennessee Economic Council's Nuclear Opportunities Workshop, and spoke at the East Tennessee Department of Children's Services ceremony to recognize high school graduate who are in foster care.

Finally, there was some sad news yesterday as professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan passed away. Like pretty much everyone else my age, I was a hulkamaniac growing up. Later, I was fortunate enough to meet the Hulkster and even work with him a couple of times. Hogan transcended pro wrestling and was really the first wrestler to achieve widespread mainstream appeal, helping make the sports entertainment industry what it is today and opening doors for people like me. While it's sad to feel that a piece of my childhood is now gone, we all know that Hulkamania will always run wild.

Until next Friday, I hope everyone has a great week!”