Board of Commissioners · November 17, 2025
Motion to add item about subpoenaing Brian Bivens failed.
Amendment to the Agenda – (Continued): 6. At this time, there was discussion regarding amending the agenda to add the following item: Discussion of issuing a subpoena to Mr. Brian Bivens, former Interim Director for the Richard Bean Detention Center.
On November 17, 2025, “Motion to add item about subpoenaing Brian Bivens failed.” failed before the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners by a vote of 6–5.
Motion to amend the agenda to add the following item: Issuing a subpoena on behalf of the Knox County Board of Commissioners to the former Director Brian Bivens to compel his testimony to explain his resignation statement.
Moved by Andy Fox · seconded by Angela Russell
The vote as recorded
No · 5
Aye · 6
Public forum
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