Glenn Jacobs, known as WWE wrestler Kane, announces run for Knox County mayor

Tyler Whetstone | USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee

Show Caption Hide Caption Five things to know about Glenn Jacobs, aka Kane Glenn Jacobs, aka professional wrestler Kane, is likely has GOP nomination for Knox County mayor.

Glenn Jacobs, also known as the professional wrestler Kane, officially announced the beginning of his campaign to run for Knox County mayor Tuesday afternoon.

Jacobs is running as a Republican and owns an insurance firm in Halls.

His campaign posted a Facebook live video of his announcement speech where he came to the podium to the chorus of Brooks & Dunn’s “Only in America.”

He said his family could live anywhere in the country, but choose to live in East Tennessee because they love it.

“This is a great place to work, live and raise a family. I want to do my part to make sure it remains a great place and that our future is as bright as ever,” he said.

Jacobs said he would work to make Knox County an attractive place for new businesses and would work towards a “world class workforce.” He said he would implement talkback sessions to hear from constituents and wants to keep local government out of the way.

Knox County Commissioner Bob Thomas has also formerly announced his candidacy. On Monday, Knox County Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones filed paperwork naming a treasurer for a possible run for mayor.