"God bless ya, I love this town and I'll do anything for it."
Author: WBIR Staff
Updated: 11:28 PM EDT April 26, 2021
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — The Knox County Commission on Monday honored former WBIR anchor Russell Biven for his many years of service to the East Tennessee community.
Commissioner Justin Biggs read the resolution honoring Russell on the occasion of his retirement from WBIR, expressing the county's gratitude for "his dedication to the community and the many lives he has touched and inspired over the years."
Biggs spoke of Russell's career, Volunteer spirit and history of community service as a public figure, including how his annual Summer Clayfest Tournament has raised nearly $1 million for the Helen Ross McNabb Center.