Guest Column: Don’t Be Fooled By Lies & Empty Political Promises By Larsen Jay Knox County Commissioner, Candidate for Knox County Mayor Leaders lead and politicians lie. Betsy Henderson is a politician. Betsy Henderson has continuously lied to you throughout her...

No new taxes in $499 million city budget proposal By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon announced her $499 million budget proposal for the next fiscal year Friday, with an emphasis on no new property taxes. The Arbor Day...

Sheriff Tom Spangler Endorses David Amburn for Knox County Sheriff By Steve Hunley, Publisher publisher@knoxfocus.com In a significant move for Knox County’s law enforcement community, Sheriff Tom Spangler has officially endorsed David Amburn for the position of Knox...

Early voting starts Wednesday By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com There are about 263,918 registered voters in Knox County’s nine districts and some 18 offices on the ballot for the May 5th primary. Early voting starts this Wednesday, and voters may...

Sheriff candidates discuss homelessness, immigration By Ken Lay The race to become Knox County’s next sheriff has kicked into high gear, and four candidates are bidding to replace Tom Spangler, who will soon depart the office due to term limits. Spangler is completing...

Strong community support on display at Amburn Meet & Greet A large and enthusiastic crowd gathered at Calhoun’s on Bearden Hill last week to meet Knox County Sheriff candidate David Amburn. Supporters filled the venue to hear directly from Amburn, who currently...

CareCuts homeless day center approved by council By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com A three-day-a-week center for the homeless in North Knoxville will open along Clinton Highway near Merchant Drive as approved in an 8-1 vote by city council on Tuesday....

Deputy Matt Kirchner awarded Medal of Valor Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler has awarded Deputy Matt Kirchner the 2025 Deputy of the Year and the Medal of Valor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in the line of duty while serving as a patrolman with the Knox...

Union County Opry presents Con Hunley in Concert Union County Opry is gearing up for its first show of 2026, featuring country music star Con Hunley. In what has become an annual event, this marks Hunley’s 4th year at the Opry. The show is a homecoming of sorts for...

Charlie Susano hosts campaign appreciation event By Ken Lay Charlie Susano may be running unopposed as he prepares for a third term as Knox County Circuit Court Clerk, but that doesn’t mean that he’s becoming complacent. He could be sitting back idly and waiting...