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 August 31, 2026
- We will always love you too, Dolly
- Welcome Home, Veterans
- The 1964 U.S. Senate Race in New York: Setting the Stage
- Hoops for Hope turns 20, has biggest turnout ever
- The Brang family has one more shot
- The Knoxville Focus for August 24, 2026
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- Seymour Volunteer Fire Department updates community on new station
- The Gentleman From New York: Kenneth B. Keating
