By Jarrod Mills Staff Writer Jan 28, 2021 Jan 28, 2021 KNOX COUNTY -- Before the Knox County Fiscal Court's meeting was called to order Tuesday, Judge-Executive Mike Mitchell asked that those in attendance observe a moment of silence in honor of former Judge-Executive Carnell Sprinkles who recently passed away. Sprinkles served as Knox County judge-executive from 1986-1989, and served as the chairman of the board at the Cumberland Valley Area Development District at that time. "Carnell was an active member of the community, a business leader," noted Mitchell. Knox County Clerk Mike Corey then led the court in a prayer following the moment of silence.