Reflections on the May 3 election

Sandra ClarkLet's Talk

Well, I voted on Thursday, the final day of early voting. It was with low enthusiasm that I pulled the lever for Sheriff Tom Spangler, District 7 commission candidate Chuck …

Change ahead for Knox school board

Sandra ClarkLet's Talk

We could see a seismic shift at the Knox County Board of Education. Come Sept. 1, 2022, at least three members will be gone: Patti Bounds, Virginia Babb and Evetty …

Marie Yovanovitch coming to UT

Sandra ClarkDowntown, Let's Talk

The public is invited to an Ashe Lecture with former U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Armenia and Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch, who will discuss her experiences and observations of the current geopolitical climate.
Former U.S. Ambassador …

Republicans should chill

Sandra ClarkLet's Talk

My fellow Republicans should quit talking. Just for a minute. Calm down and be nice. You’re giving the rest of us a bad name.
State Sen. Frank Niceley (R-TN) scored an …

Knox property increases average 40%

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Your biggest investment suddenly doubles in value. You:

Break out the champagne
Rush down to appeal the appraisal
Declare war on all conniving politicians who are trying to raise your taxes.

Bright yellow notices …

Town of Farragut candidates set

Sandra ClarkFarragut, Let's Talk

Noon Thursday, April 7, was the deadline to return a qualifying petition to run for Town of Farragut offices and state offices. An interesting array of candidates came forward, but …

Making the case for Bud

Sandra ClarkLet's Talk

I’ve not always agreed with Bud Armstrong, but I’ve always liked him.
Bud is smart, creative and willing to help folks when he can. His campaign slogan for Chancellor Part II …