In Knox County’s tightest race, Democratic challenger Gloria Johnson has outraised Republican Rep. Eddie Smith.
A Tale of Two Bredesens
The final Senate debate revolves around whether the former governor is partisan or pragmatic.
Debate Day Is Here
Bredesen and Blackburn square off at UT’s Baker Center (with Taylor Swift riding shotgun)
ACT-IVATED
An alliance of East Tennessee social activists debuts with a candidate forum featuring a roster of Democrats. (Republicans were invited.)
Preaching for Public Education
A Texas pastor aims to help stop school voucher proposals in Tennessee.
Blue Push in a Red County
Knox County’s legislative delegation will almost certainly remain largely Republican, but Democrats are contending for every seat this year. Here’s a look at both parties’ slates.
Fighting for First in the 2nd
Renee Hoyos and Tim Burchett square off for a congressional seat that Republicans have held for 151 years.
Third Round
Republican incumbent Eddie Smith and Democratic challenger Gloria Johnson have tangled twice before. Will this time end differently?
On the Run
From Marsha and Phil to the stay-at-home dad vs. the stay-at-home mom, an overview of the federal and state election campaigns winding their way through Knox County.
The Trouble With Turnout
Tennessee has one of the lowest voting rates in the country. Why? And what will make it better?











