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Are We Willing to Pledge Our Lives, Our Fortunes, and Our Sacred Honor?

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...

Knox County Commission Clashes Over Budget Priorities

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 Structure and Importance of the Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee

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...

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It’s All About Integrity

It’s All About Integrity

It’s Election Day. Across the county, voters are heading to the polls to choose who will represent their party in the upcoming August general election. Except, of course, for those who aren’t. What do I mean? I’m referring to voters who are crossing party lines and...

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