Session Prep

Town Hall photo

On the eve of Gov. Bill Lee’s legislative push, Democratic legislators hold a town hall to raise concerns about vouchers and immigration enforcement.

Blackburn at the Starting Line

Glenn Jacobs, Marsha Blackburn photo

The Trump-backed senator is expected to formally announce a run for governor within two weeks; Jacobs would endorse her candidacy.

Republicans Reign in Knox County

U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett speaks at the Republican Party viewing party at the Crowne Plaza hotel.

Incumbents of both parties held onto their seats in an electorate that trended more red than 2020. Meanwhile, Knoxville city voters split on two referendums.

A Receding Red Tide

Photo of a paper ballot

A dramatic falloff in Republican voting led to Democratic gains in this year’s county election.

A Blue Breakthrough

Shane Jackson photo

Democrats take a County Commission seat from Republicans, but overall Knox County remains red.