Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs' Weekly Update

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs' Weekly Update.
TRANSCRIPT:
“It's Friday. Time for another weekly update.
A strong winter storm passed through our area early this week, dropping up to 9 inches of snow and bringing frigid temperatures.
Big shoutout to our first responders and the unsung heroes at the Knox County Highway Department.
Many of the folks on our rides crews worked straight through from late Saturday night, when they were spraying brine on the roadways, until Tuesday evening, spreading salt and plowing the accumulated snow.
So far, we've used around 65,000 gallons of brine and 2,200 tons of salt. And we estimate the Highway Department has spent about 6,000 man hours on the roads since Saturday night.
Obviously, we'd love to get the roads clear within as short a time frame as possible so our residents aren't in conceived or, in some case, face hardship.
But heavy snow and cold temperatures are challenging. As folks drive in the snow, it packs down and then freezes into ice. When that happens, the snowplow blades just bounce over the top of the ice so we spread more salt or brine to loosen it up. Unfortunately, it takes time for the salt to activate and do its job. The best scenario is the sun comes out and temperatures moderate.
As you can see, though, as I record this, it's overcast with flurries so we're not through this yet.
The good news is that temperatures are a lot warmer next week. In the meantime, if you must travel, please be careful.
Until next Friday, I hope everyone has a great and a safe week.”

[@CreationsVibration]

The Big Red Machine cannot be stopped!

[@davyboy9397]

Knox County has an awesome Mayor ! Congrats from West Tennessee (Fayette County)

[@KingGamerSiam]

Happy New Year Kane!!!

[@FDJ-hq7kf]

Haven’t seen any road work in my area out Andersonville Pike since this mess started. No mail service since Monday. If my neighbors and I have to wait on Mother Nature it’ll likely be Thursday before we can get out. I know you rely on people to inform you. Get their rear ends in gear. Ask the governor for help if it’s needed. A lot of people get their medication by mail, elderly people have limited ability to drive, it will take months to repair a damaged car these days. Election year. Responsibility has to be addressed.

[@rudrakshyadav7335]

It's Friday... Night Smackdown 😎

[@GauravKumar-hq5tq]

Lots of love from india Kane❤

[@westoncharm7467]

Thank you for being involved with these updates Mayor Glenn 😊

[@CripleMusic]

Thank you Kane for making my childhood special

[@RBM_DULDULI_2.0]

My favorite westler kane get old🥺😭😭love you kane

[@billgus5396]

Thanks Glenn, by the way great speech at Trump's rally Way to stand up for this country

[@mollyfitch3412]

Be safe Mr. Jacobs!! And to all the road crews!!!!

[@mohdadil3618]

Best wrestler of wwe ever kane❤❤❤❤

[@fart_nocker666]

Beeee safe out there Mr big red machine

[@kalebguzman3792]

Hey man you’re an inspiration thank you for all you do!

[@TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA]

Love It Mayor Kane Bro.

[@deviledits328]

Mayor jacobs sir weather is not good so be safe 😊❤❤

[@poliwagkid]

Stay safe out there Kane! you the best! 🤙🏻

[@Kane_2001]

Hi

[@awakenspirit3277]

Thanks Glenn AKA Kane. Have a good weekend.

[@c103110a]

Great job to all involved! Snow + Cold = ICE! Not much anyone can do...

[@JangHeeJoon]

The weather's been quite the force in the past couple of weeks across the country. Stay safe.

[@kingJshawn]

Well said and keep up the great job as a great leader should Mr. Jacobs!

[@beastman979]

Hopefully you guys stay safe

[@srikanths2031]

Sir please come back to WWE..

[@F3L3453]

Amen to this man

[@calebrobirds3002]

Goofy goober