A commitment to care for nearly 70,000 Knox County citizens who are 60 years or older. The county operates senior centers in West (Frank Strang Senior Center) and East Knox County (Corryton). The county also provides funding for the John T. O’Connor Center that is operated by the City of Knoxville. This portion of the Knox County Website is devoted to Seniors and their needs in Knox County. Please follow the links on the left for information about Senior Services here in Knox County.