Knox County Government maintains air quality, codes, community development, election commission, engineering, finance, fire prevention, health, human resources, and parks and recreation departments. Its fire department works to protect lives, property and the environment from the threat and occurrence of emergencies. The county government s court system is comprised of chancery, circuit, criminal, fourth circuit, general sessions and juvenile court. Knox County Government houses a health department that offers a range of nutrition and medical care services. It also governs public library, retirement and solid waste departments. The county government operates a finance department that is comprised of central accounting, payroll, budget, purchasing, and cash and risk management divisions. Knox County Government is located in Knoxville, Tenn.
