Dear Newly Elected Republican Officials,Today was an exciting day for you. You were sworn in following a campaign that for some of you was excruciatingly difficult. Some of you breezed your way through your campaign; some of you barely squeaked by. Most of you knocked...

No, the results of the August 2026 County General Election does not mean Tennessee is turning blue. It means we have an odd election system with an unnecessary number of elections that confuse voters. Democrats are effectively hacking this unusual system by turning...

Three months ago, the Republican primary for Knox County Commission District 3 was decided by 11 votes. Out of over 4,000 ballots cast, incumbent Gina Oster lost her seat to conservative Sheri Super by a final count of 2,008 to 1,997. Eleven votes. That’s not a typo –...

If you missed Monday's commission meeting, buckle up — it was a full one. Let me walk you through what happened, because there's a lot here that affects your wallet, your neighborhood, and how much say you get in decisions that shape Knox County.Emergency Ordinance to...

The August 6 Knox County General Election and State and Primary Election is rapidly approaching. In fact, early voting begins Friday and continues through August 1. Whether this is your first election or your fiftieth, here are 5 steps to help you vote with...

Election Day is just around the corner. In fact, early voting starts next week on July 17. You are planning to vote, right? There is nothing worse than showing up, receiving your ballot, starting to fill it out, and realizing you are not sure what some of the...

This is a republication of a post that originally appeared on July 4, 2025.While the fourth of July will be celebrated this year with backyard barbecues, trips to the lake, family get-togethers, and stunning fireworks, let’s not forget that July 4 is not just another...

Watching Monday’s county commission budget meeting was like watching a dysfunctional family battle over money. And, as in many families, things got a little hostile with some commissioners sniping at their fellow commissioners. This behavior left those of us in the...

The uproar over Mike Davis’s challenge to the results of the most recent Knox County Republican primary for Knox County Sheriff has a lot of people asking, “What is the State Executive Committee?  Who elected them?  Can they really overturn the results of an...