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.
Sales-tax Battle Lines
Single-issue advocacy committees have formed on both sides of the city’s referendum question on raising the local-option sales tax.
Tax Backers
A group of city residents has formed Neighbors for Knoxville to advocate for passage of the local-option sales-tax increase on the November ballot.
Election 2025: Primary Takeaways
An analysis of Tuesday’s Knoxville City Council primary results shows where the candidates stand heading into the general election.
Primary 2025: The Field in Focus
In a low-turnout City Council primary, Knoxville voters select the candidates for the first general election under the city’s new district voting process.
Fuel for the Finish
Fundraising leaders didn’t change in the final weeks of the City Council primary campaign, but a couple of candidates have closed the gap as the summer has progressed.
Primary 2025: Compass Voter Guide
Links to our city primary election coverage — now outside the paywall!
Weekly Watch: Aug. 11-17, 2025
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Primary 2025: City Council District 1
Four candidates are running to represent South Knoxville and Fort Sanders.