Knoxville operates via a mayor-council form of government. The mayor and nine council members are elected to four-year terms.
Head Official: Mayor Bill Haslam (R) (since 2003; current term expires 2006)
Total Number of City Employees: 2,858 (2004)
City Information: City of Knoxville, PO Box 1631, 400 Main St., Knoxville, TN 37902; telephone (865)215-2000