2014 Knox County Commission Races!
In 2014, there are only four of the eleven commission seats up for election. The #10 seat (one of the at large seats) is currently occupied by Mike Hammond. He has said that he...
Monthly Archive: October 2013
Wilson County Schools Ends Block Scheduling
Next year, Wilson County Schools are throwing the block scheduling out and implementing a seven period daily schedule for students. If only Knox County Schools and School Board would wise up to the same...
Fountain City Public Auction House
The BrianHornbackdotCom voicemail received a couple anonymous tips yesterday about a business on Central Avenue Pike called the Fountain City Public Auction House having been closed due to codes violations. A drive over to...
Phil Ballard for Mayor 2014?
Yesterday at the Bob Thomas County Commission At large launch at Powell Auction were these cards. Now, Phil Ballard is term limited and can not run for Property Assessor in 2016, when it is...
Tomorrow Night, Halls Republican Club Cake Auction
Tomorrow Thursday October 10th at 6:00 p.m. the Halls Republican Club will host their annual Cake Auction Fundraiser. The event is free and will be held at Beaver Brook Country Club located at 6800...
Successful Campaign Kickoff For Bob Thomas, County Commission At Large
Today from 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. Howard and Kenny Phillips threw open the doors of Powell Auction and hosted another successful bologna cutting. This one was to kickoff the campaign of Bob Thomas, Candidate...
Knox County Does NOT have $150 Million Surplus
Several reporters were calling around last week about a rumor that Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett would be announcing a $150 million surplus. Unfortunately, one news source published the rumor in a column on...
Former Franklin County GOP Chairman Raises Question About Jim Tracy’s Campaign Activities
Apparently, State Senator Jim Tracy in December had a breakfast to get to know his constituents. He then a few weeks later announces that be will challenge Fourth District U.S. Congressman Scott Desjarlais. The...
Why Pay a Lawyer? When a Personal Phone Call Will Do!
In talking to persons about last weeks post where I responded to a lawyer purported to be representing the Knox County Republican Party Chair. I have explained to numerous people that had the Chair...
KCSO Offers Free Business Crime Prevention Seminar
The Special Services Unit of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free Business Crime Prevention Seminar for business owners and managers this month. The seminar will be held on October 24th from...
