At a forum at The Emporium, District 6 City Council candidates address issues unique to the neighborhood at the heart of Knoxville.
Funding the Finish
We take a look at donations, contributors and endorsements in this year’s Knoxville City Council election contests.
Funding on Standby
City Council gave initial approval to an ordinance that would triple the dollars for affordable housing — but only if voters approve a sales-tax hike.
Election 2025: City Council District 3
A pair of business owners — Doug Lloyd and Frank Ramey — emerged from a four-person primary in the race to represent Northwest Knoxville.
Election 2025: City Council District 2
The West Knoxville City Council district will see a rematch of the primary, with Nathan Honeycutt running against Melody Watts.
Election 2025: City Council District 6
Nonprofit leaders Denzel Grant and Stan Johnson are vying for the chance to represent Knoxville’s most diverse Council district.
Election 2025: City Council District 4
Real-estate broker Matthew DeBardelaben and mortgage banker Jeff Talman square off to represent the eastern portion of North Knoxville.
Council Kills Emerald Project
Members voted to remove the nonprofit’s contract from the agenda rather than vote on the merits of the proposal.
Forum Feud
A game-show-themed election event allows voters to see the humanity — and humor — of this year’s City Council candidates.
Election 2025: City Council District 1
Becky Jones and Karyn Adams are running to represent South Knoxville and Fort Sanders on Knoxville City Council.