Glenn Jacobs is currently serving his second term as Mayor of Knox County, TN. 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 2020. A staunch fiscal conservative and fierce advocate for limited government,
during his first term, Jacobs delivered on his campaign promise of no tax hikes as well as
pushed 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 a rapidly evolving innovation-based global economy. Glenn and his wife,
Crystal, have two daughters and two grandchildren.
Mayor Glenn Jacobs (Kane)
WWE Wrestler and Mayor of Knox County