Tennessee Comptroller investigating Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs' travel, vehicle use

Knox County Trustee fires employee amid state investigation

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An employee of the Knox County Trustee's Office has been fired amid an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs said Monday one employee has been terminated due to breach of policies. The announcement followed a Knox News report that Biggs' office was under investigation for the use of taxpayer funds for expensive hotels and improper use of county vehicles. ‘It co…

Tennessee Comptroller investigating Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs' travel, vehicle use

Biggs and members of the trustee’s office billed the county for expensive hotel stays and travel in leased Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup trucks.

Knox Co. trustee says state investigating his office, announces employee's firing

Justin Biggs took office in 2022. He recently announced plans to run again in 2026.