Kristi Kristy is running for a third term against political newcomer Bill Sofield to represent South Knox County on the Board of Education.
Primary 2026: School Board District 1
In the county’s only contested Democratic primary, a first-term incumbent faces a pair of challengers for a seat representing the school system’s most diverse district.
Weekly Watch: April 6-12, 2026
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Powell School Rezoning Passes
School board member Katherine Bike cast the deciding vote on KCS’s plan to address overcrowding at Powell Elementary School.
A Revised School Rezoning Plan
Amid parental opposition, school board members are conflicted over administrators’ refined school-rezoning proposal for the Powell community.
Conflicts on the School Board
Politics is adding a layer of complexity to the lawsuit seeking to establish a Christian-run charter school in Knox County.
Rysewyk’s Report Card
The Knox County Schools superintendent landed ‘above expectations’ in his annual performance evaluation.
Affirming Education for All
In a bipartisan vote, a split school board urges lawmakers to reject efforts to exclude students based on their immigration status.
Advocates Rally for Immigrant Students
Groups urge the Knox County school board to oppose a bill that could deny education to Tennessee students based on immigration status.
Power Poll: Local Miscellany
Members weigh in on the proposed city sales tax increase, the school board’s new cell phone policy, Juvenile Service Center management and more.