Every month we run down notable news items from the area’s businesses.
Primary 2026: Commission District 3
Incumbent Gina Oster is facing a challenge from conservative culture warrior Sheri Super in the GOP primary.
A Public Battle Over Domestic Violence
A new county program and a long-serving nonprofit are vying to provide assistance for survivors. County Commission told them to work out their differences.
Kincannon Proposes ‘Lean’ Budget
The $499 million spending plan includes money for more police officers, housing, sustainability efforts and infrastructure, without requiring a tax increase.
School Board Backs Budget
The school system’s $717 million spending plan would provide raises for all employees, but cut teaching positions.
Primary 2026: Commission At-Large Seat 10
Three candidates who have never held an elective office — Ronnie Rochelle, Justin Cofer and Kimberly Glenn — are running in the Republican primary.
Primary 2026: Trustee
At the end of a tumultuous term, incumbent Justin Biggs faces challenges from Register of Deeds Nick McBride and former Trustee’s Office employee Barry Hawkins.
Primary 2026: County Clerk
Familiar names have populated the GOP primary ballot in the race for the county’s most diversified fee office.
Primary 2026: Commission At-Large Seat 11
Garrett Holt and Liz Tombras are facing off in the GOP primary in an echo of their County Commission District 4 contest two years ago.
Primary 2026: School Board District 9
Kristi Kristy is running for a third term against political newcomer Bill Sofield to represent South Knox County on the Board of Education.