Knox County Mayor & WWE Superstar Glenn Jacobs Announced as Beacon’s 20th Anniversary Keynote

 

Beacon is proud to announce that Knox County Mayor and wrestling superstar Glenn Jacobs will be the featured speaker at our 20th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 9.   Glenn is currently serving his second term as mayor of Knox County. Prior to becoming mayor in 2018, Jacobs enjoyed a successful career in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)—most notably under the stage name “Kane”—culminating in his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021.   “We are thrilled to have Mayor Jacobs, a rising star in Tennessee, to help tell the story of why our state is the best place to live, work, and raise a family,” said Beacon CEO Justin Owen. “He has a fascinating story of his own, and he has led by example to defend those values that have made Tennessee great.”   A staunch fiscal conservative and fierce advocate for limited government, during his first term as mayor, Glenn delivered on his campaign promise of no tax hikes and was a leading voice pushing back against government overreach during the COVID-19 pandemic. In his second term, he is prioritizing workforce and economic development to make East Tennessee even more competitive in the rapidly evolving innovation-based global economy.   Glenn has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, MSNBC, and other outlets, and is the author of the book “Mayor Kane.” Glenn and his wife, Crystal, have two daughters and two grandchildren.   Ahead of our 20th Anniversary Celebration, Mayor Jacobs applauded Beacon on its big milestone. “For the past 20 years, Beacon has been the state's most principled voice for individual liberty and free markets,” he said. “Their solutions directly benefit average Tennesseans every single day. That combination of principled leadership and practical solutions is a big deal to local officials like me who are closer to the ground.”   Beacon’s 20th Anniversary Celebration will take place on Saturday, November 9 in Franklin, Tennessee. The RSVP deadline isn't until October 9, 2024, but we have extended early-bird ticket prices! From now through September 15, tickets are discounted to $125. On September 16, the price will go up to $200, so grab your tickets and make plans to join us TODAY! To purchase tickets, visit www.beacontn.org/20 or click the button below.

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