Knoxville City Manager Harold Stewart has resigned his position.

Stewart interviewed for same position in Warrensburg, MO, on Monday. He submitted his letter of resignation upon returning.
Stewart has been city manager since June 2011. He’s previously held similar positions in Ogallala, NE, and Yuma, AZ.
Since Stewart’s arrival, Knoxville has undertaken numerous projects, including downtown Streetscape, the building of Section 42 housing, and the renovations of Hardees and McDonald’s, among others. He’s also helped the city gain financial stability that led to an excellent sewer bond rating from Moody’s, allowing bonds to be refinanced at a lower interest rate and saving Knoxville hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process.
The search for a new Knoxville City Manager will begin immediately.