A Very GOP Day

Adam Thompson and GOP Chair Buddy Burkhardt talking at an election night party on March 5.

In Knox County, the March 5 primary was dominated by Republicans — a reversal from four years ago.

Primary 2024: Law Director

Law Director candidates photo

Experience is a central issue as incumbent David Buuck faces challenger Daniel Herrera in the GOP primary.

Priorities From the Right

State Rep. Elaine Davis, law director candidate Daniel Herrera and state Sen. Becky Duncan Massey at the Knox For Liberty Town Hall on Nov. 10, 2023

At its first public event, the group Knox For Liberty presses legislators and candidates on a conservative checklist including gun rights, social media regulation and privacy.

Numbers Game

The state House redistricting plan radically changes the boundaries of three Knox County districts and assigns a new number to one of them.

Toeing the Party Line

Knoxville voters responded to the infusion of partisan politics into the city election by voting for or against blocs of candidates, not individuals.

Incumbents Roll to Victory

City voters re-elect five Council members over GOP-backed challengers in an unusually partisan election.

Mask Mandate Challenged

City County Building main floor

A pair of plastic surgeons have filed a lawsuit seeking to nullify the Board of Health’s requirement to wear face coverings in public buildings.