Residents of West Knox County are poised to experience a new level of convenience as the Knox County Health Department, the Clerk's Office, and the Trustee's Office are set to relocate to a site with more space and improved parking facilities. The move, which takes these vital services to Corporate Square at 9000 Executive Park Drive, is on the docket for a mid-May transition with doors opening on May 19, according to the Knox County Health Department official announcement.
For locals accustomed to the tight quarters and parking scarcity at the old Cedar Bluff Road location, the change represents a significant upgrade; not only will there be better parking, but also a larger, more accessible space for conducting government business, which ranges from renewing tags and driver's licenses at the Clerk’s Office to the administration of public health services by the Health Department; this includes immunizations, screenings for sexually transmitted infections, and the issuance of vital records such as birth certificates. In their joint statement obtained by the Knox County Health Department, officials voiced their enthusiasm, saying, "We will move from a cramped, over-crowded location with very little parking to a more accessible location."
These improvements come as a collaborative effort among different departments, some led by elected officials who manage distinct government functions yet share a common purpose: to serve the public in a more efficient and comfortable environment, and the anticipation for completion of this synchronistic project has been well received. The Knox County Health Department affirmed, "This is a great example of different departments – some with elected officials that operate completely different government functions – coming together to create a more inviting place for the public."
The operational hours for these offices will see the Clerk’s Office and the Trustee’s Office open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. providing services such as tax collection and license renewals, and the Health Department maintains the same hours with an extension on Tuesdays until 6 p.m., catering to those in need of public health services after typical work hours. Leading up to the relocation, the current site will be closed from noon on May 14 through May 16 thus giving staff ample time to set up the new facility; nevertheless, the Clerk's Office will push on until 4:30 p.m. on May 14, and then it too will shut its doors on May 15 and 16 to join in the moving efforts, as detailed by the Knox County Health Department.
