Incumbent Republican David Buuck faces a challenge from Democrat Jackson Fenner in a rematch from 2020.
A Very GOP Day
In Knox County, the March 5 primary was dominated by Republicans — a reversal from four years ago.
Republican Shakeout
With different influences — and influencers — vying for power in local races, the county primary yielded some unexpectedly wide margins and unexpectedly close calls.
Primary 2024: Law Director
Experience is a central issue as incumbent David Buuck faces challenger Daniel Herrera in the GOP primary.
Ethics Committee Pauses for More Information
The county Law Department says there’s no basis for a complaint against Commissioner Kyle Ward, but committee members want clarification.
Legal Maneuvers
Three school board members ask County Commission for authority to hire their own attorney in the school mask lawsuit.
Shifting Stories
Shifting StoriesThe Knox County Law Department says that the sheriff’s immigration enforcement program complies with state law. But its arguments have varied — and have sometimes been incorrect.by jesse fox mayshark, Compassand tyler whetstone, knoxville news sentinelJune 9, 2021(Photo courtesy of U.S. Immigration and customs enforcement)This is a joint report of Compass and the Knoxville News Sentinel. It is a … Read More
Mandate Post-Mortem
Knox County’s indoor mask requirement died quickly amid the interplay of the governor’s manifold executive orders on the COVID-19 response.
COVID in the Courts
A revised complaint leads to a change of venue for a lawsuit by two plastic surgeons seeking to nullify the county’s mask mandate.
Election 2020: Charter Amendment #1
Knox County voters will decide again whether they want to keep an elected law director — the only such position in the state.
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