Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson is emphasizing family and firearms safety in her quest to unseat GOP incumbent U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
City Election Lineup
As the 2023 campaign season begins, we introduce the candidates for mayor, municipal judge and City Council.
City to State: Hands Off Our Elections
Asserting the primacy of local control, Council votes unanimously to oppose legislation that would change Knoxville’s election system.
Looking Ahead: City of Knoxville 2023
Municipal elections will attract much of the public attention this year, while stadium construction should begin and the Public Safety Complex will open.
Election 2022: State House District 15
Incumbent Democrat Sam McKenzie faces off against perennial candidate Charles “Pete” Drew in a Democratic stronghold.
Weekly Watch: Oct. 17-23, 2022
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Election 2022: County Commission District 3
A Democratic newcomer and a Republican insider are running for a West Knox seat that’s long been in GOP hands.
Charter Changes Derailed
Council nixes Parker’s bid to place eight amendments to the city Charter on the November ballot.
Primary 2022: Knox County Trustee
A politically connected veteran of the Trustee’s Office faces off against a credentialed outsider in the contest for the Republican nomination.