Turnout Catalyst

An analysis of Knoxville municipal-election returns gives an idea of the sales-tax referendum’s effect on driving people to the polls.

City Voters Reject Sales-Tax Hike

The referendum spurred turnout in a Knoxville municipal election that produced blowout victories in most City Council races.

At a forum at The Emporium, District 6 City Council candidates address issues unique to the neighborhood at the heart of Knoxville.

We take a look at donations, contributors and endorsements in this year’s Knoxville City Council election contests.

Groups advocating for or against the city’s sales-tax increase are raising big chunks of money to sway voters, but complete transparency is lacking.

A guide to the ballot question, the spending plan if the measure passes and the campaigns for and against a city sales-tax increase.

A pair of business owners — Doug Lloyd and Frank Ramey — emerged from a four-person primary in the race to represent Northwest Knoxville.

The West Knoxville City Council district will see a rematch of the primary, with Nathan Honeycutt running against Melody Watts.

Nonprofit leaders Denzel Grant and Stan Johnson are vying for the chance to represent Knoxville’s most diverse Council district.

Real-estate broker Matthew DeBardelaben and mortgage banker Jeff Talman square off to represent the eastern portion of North Knoxville.