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 17, 2026
- UDO Postponed
- Proposed Chilhowee Park changes draw questions
- The Reece Committee III
- New forensic center’s name dedicated to Dr. Mileusnic
- The Civil War in East Tennessee
- The Knoxville Focus for August 10, 2026
- Daniel Law Firm excited to be in Powell
- A Divided Knox County Republican Party Helped Elect More Democrats
- The Reece Committee II
