Long time Republican activist and community leader, Ruthie Kuhlman, will now chair the Knox County GOP. Kuhlman defeated both John Gabriel and Buddy Burkhart for the position. Buddy Burkhart will serve as first vice-chair.
Stories in this Week's Focus
- The Knoxville Focus for October 19, 2026
- Vote YES On State And City Amendments
- Gibbs gets defensive in win over Falcons on Senior Night
- The Gentlelady From New York: Edna F. Kelly
- Remembering Jim Whidby and Halloween in Cherokee Caverns
- ’86 A-E team was a ‘physical’ bunch
- The Knoxville Focus for October 12, 2026
- Publisher’s Positions
- Ray Hill speaks to McMinn County gathering
- The Gentleman From New York: Jacob Javits
