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 May 18, 2026
- Publisher’s Positions
- Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum Honors the Howell Legacy
- Governor James D. Porter of Tennessee
- West wins first boys’ lacrosse state title
- Bearden finishes strong for Region 1-AA crown
- The Knoxville Focus for May 11, 2026
- Publisher’s Positions
- What is Quilts of Valor?
- John Houston Savage of Tennessee
