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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...

Knox County Government 101: The Powerful (and Often Overlooked) Elected Offices You Need to Know

Apr 7, 2026 | Featured, Knox County Government 101

In previous posts in our Knox County Government 101 series, we’ve discussed the elected offices of...

What Exactly Does the Knox County Sheriff Actually Do? (And Yes, Authority Extends into Knoxville Too)

Mar 31, 2026 | Featured, Knox County Government 101

Hey Knox County neighbors—ever wondered who’s really in charge when things go sideways on county...

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Supporting District Nominated Candidates Being Elected by That District’s Voters

Oct 1, 2024 | Resolutions

WHEREAS, Representation elected exclusively from voters of that district has a long historical precedent in the history of the United States; WHEREAS, All United States House of Representatives, Tennessee State Senators, and Tennessee State Representatives are elected...

Supporting Education Freedom and More School Choice for Families

Sep 30, 2024 | Resolutions

WHEREAS, The Republican Party (RNC) platform states, “Parents are a child’s first and foremost educators, and have primary responsibility for the education of their children. Parents have a right to direct their children’s education, care, and upbringing.”; WHEREAS,...

Defending Constitutional Rights to Self-Defense and Supporting Public Safety

Sep 30, 2024 | Resolutions

WHEREAS, the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads: “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”; andWHEREAS, U.S Supreme Court decisions, New York State...

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