Ownby released from Medical Center

Jeff Ownby

Knox County Commissioner Jeff Ownby was released from the UT Medical Center today.  He's been there since last Wednesday after suffering a pancreatic attack.

At one point, he was in critical condition from what I understand.

In a news release, Ownby credited "the skill, hard hard and wonderful care of the doctors and nursing staff at UT" with his quick recovery.

Ownby said he looks forward to resuming his commission duties after a brief respite will remains available to his constituents by phone.

"I want to thank everyone for all the well-wishes and prayers, and hope to be back in the saddle in a few days," he said.