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 January 12, 2026
- Publisher’s Positions
- Knox Co. school board gives superintendent a good grade
- Three From Tennessee: Wynne F. Clouse, Lon Scott and Joe Brown
- Scholars’ Bowl begins today
- Bennett and Coleman power CAK win, 54-50
- The Knoxville Focus for January 5, 2026
- Leftist Hypocrisy Running Rampant
- Randy Tyree to be remembered
- The Gentleman From Washington: Mon Wallgren
