Eric Lutton and Rhonda Lee spoke Jan. 16 at the Powell Republican Club. Both are candidates for public defender, a job held for almost 30 years by Mark Stephens, who …
All I really need to know about politics I learned in high school
Halls High School. Mid-1960s. We were a homogeneous bunch of white farm kids whose parents no doubt voted Republican.
A handful of us were smart, confident kids who liked to spar …
Onward to 2020
What can we expect in local politics in the upcoming year?
First, the March 3 primaries are just 60 days out. That gives advantage to incumbents – folks with name recognition …
Lee, Jacobs show leadership on refugee resettlement
Underscore this date: December 18, 2019. It could be a watershed moment for Tennessee Republicans.
In Washington, House Republicans voted as a unit against articles of impeachment for Donald J. Trump. …
Who is that masked man shaking up the status quo?
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ book is on the shelves at Barnes & Noble.
“Mayor Kane” is subtitled “My Life in Wrestling and Politics.” If someone helped Jacobs write it, they …
Christmas letter to Frith (reasons to come home)
Felt like writing to my friend Scott Frith tonight. He’s gone to Philadelphia, you know, to make his fortune selling real estate.
Hi, Scott. Man, you won’t believe what’s happening here …
Kincannon announces top hires; Welch to resign from council
Mayor-elect Indya Kincannon announced several leadership positions today, including appointment of South Knoxville city council member Stephanie Welch to chief of economic and community development.
Welch, who recently resigned as CEO …
Rogero has earned thanks for achievements as mayor
Madeline Rogero is heading for a month-long vacation when Indya Kincannon is sworn in as Knoxville mayor at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Bijou Theatre. Rogero deserves the …