City of Knoxville 2021 Elections

As summer wares down, a substantial, yet generally underperforming, election is about to take place. 5 of 6 city council seats are on the ballot. Here are your candidates.

Click the link to go to the episodes page to hear some interviews with the candidates.

A quick civics lessons for anyone new to city elections. Primaries are by district only(sorry D5 no primary for you) but once the primary ends the entire city will vote for each position in the general(you’re still important D5)…for example if you live in D1 you can vote in the primary between Hayes, Murphy, and Smith on Aug 31. After the primary one will drop and on Nov. 2 you go back to the ballot box and vote again for D1 as well as D2, D3, D4, D6.

Personally i think this method is dumb…but I personally am not a city resident so I guess its none of my business. Quick note…CITY ELECTION TURN OUT is EXCEPTIONALLY TERRIBLE…So your vote has REAL value.

Primary Aug 31

General Nov. 2

If you don’t know your district or polling location go to kgis.org

If you need to check if you’re registered or how to register go to Knoxcounty.org

(I) for incumbent

District 1

  • Elizabeth Murphy

    Elizabeth is running on a safe communities, job creation, and housing and homelessness.

    http://elizabethforknoxville.com/

  • Tommy Smith (I)

    Ep. 90 & 58 Tommy’s top issues, Vibrant first district, everyday economics, sustainable knoxville, and safe and strong neighborhoods.

    https://tommyforknoxville.com/

District 2

  • Andrew Roberto (I)

    Ep. 120 A neighborhood activist, clean and healthy environment, permanent and affordable housing and infrastructure.

    https://andrewjroberto.com/

  • Kim Smith

    Ep. 117 Kim’s top priorities Job creation and growth, strong neighborhoods, safe communities.

    Go to episodes to see our chat with her.

    https://www.electkimsmith.com

Episodes

District 3

Episodes

District 4

  • Jim Klonaris

    Ep. 106 Jim’s top issues include strong job creation, safe communities, and fiscal responsibility.

    https://electjimklonaris.com/

  • Lauren Rider (I)

    Ep. 122, 85 & 62 Laurens chief issues are housing shortages, post-pandemic recovery, building upon existing positives.

    https://www.votelaurenrider.com/

Episodes

District 6

  • Garrett Holt

    Ep. 114 Garrett’s top concerns are job creation and Economic Growth, Community safety and Effective Policing, and Fiscally Responsible Budgeting.

    https://www.electgarrettholt.com/

  • Gwen McKenzie (I)

    Ep. 84 She is running on her track record, highlighting the Gun Show Resolution, Faith Leaders Initiative, and African American Equity Restoration Resolution.

    https://votegwenmckenzie.com/

Episodes