13th District Gets New Circuit Court Judge, Sherrell Keeps House Seat
The 13th District has a new Circuit Court Judge in William Ridley. Ridley got 62.1 percent of the vote in a defeat against Incumbent Amy Hollars. The Tennessee House District 43 Primary Race saw a close battle. Incumbent Paul Sherrell held his seat by less than 100 votes. He received 4,636 votes. Candidate Bobby Robinson […]
DeKalb, Warren Will See New Leadership After Thursday Election
Several Upper Cumberland Counties will see new leadership following Thursday’s election. Matt Adcock will serve as DeKalb County’s new County Mayor. He defeated challenger Mike Foster. Adcock said he calls the experience humbling. “I really think DeKalb County has some life-changing things here for our citizens, great opportunities we’re going to take,” Adcock said. “We’re […]
Three Newcomers, Two Incumbents Set To Serve On Cookeville City Council
Laurin Wheaton earned the most votes in the Cookeville City Council election, making her the prime candidate for the mayorship. Wheaton said that she was excited about the opportunity to take on the challenge. She said that Cookeville is in a great spot, and it’s not only because of her previous work on the council. […]
Nine New Commissioners Elected In Putnam County
A total of nine new commissioners will serve Putnam County following Thursday’s election. Fred Vondra, Ron Chaffin, Chevin Eldridge, David Gentry, Ken Hall, Junior Phipps, Vinnie Faccinto, Terry Randolph and David Andrews will join the commission. Current Commission Chair Mike Atwood lost in the 12th district, finishing fourth among four candidates. In district one, Vondra […]
Incumbent Sheriffs Enjoyed Success In Polls Across UC
Incumbent sheriffs enjoyed success in the polls around the Upper Cumberland on Thursday. Van Buren County will be represented by new leadership with Michael Brock. Brock defeated Mark Evans, with Brock receiving 1,393 votes. Evans tallied 685 votes. Warren County’s incumbent Sheriff Tommy Myers lost to Jackie Matheny Jr. Matheny beat Myers by 87 votes. […]
Van Buren County Elects New Mayor, Sheriff
David Sullivan is the new mayor of Van Buren County. Sullivan won convincingly with 1,018 votes. Candidate Jessica Grissom received 653 votes. Candidate Kelly Dishman got 370 votes. “With my policy for the future, I hope to have communication with the general public and also an open door policy for people to come in and […]
Success For Monterey, Algood, Baxter Incumbent Candidates
Monterey’s Incumbent Mayor Nathan Walker will remain in his position for the incoming term. Walker earned some 97 percent of the votes, just over three percent for write-ins. Ward 1 Incumbent Aldermen Alex Garcia and Ward 2 Jim Whittaker have earned 99 percent of the votes in their respective districts. Ward 4 Incumbent Bill Wiggins […]
Steven Barlow Wins Overton County Executive Race
Overton County will move forward under new leadership with its new County Executive, Steven Barlow. Barlow defeated incumbent Ben Danner, getting some 52.2 percent of the votes compared to Danners’ 47.7. percent. Barlow said that he’s ready to get back to business as he takes over the helm. “It’s all about the people and what […]
One Vote Decides White Co Commission Race
Just a single vote decided the election in the White County Commission District 1 race on Thursday. Cain L. Rogers won the first seat with 364 votes. Chris Brewington beat out Emilie Austin Roberts 271-270 to take the second seat in District. In District two, Jordan Cocke and Thomas Margeson will represent district two. Cocke […]
Pickett Co Elects New County Executive
Pickett County has a new County Executive. Stephen Bilbrey received 1,112 votes to defeat incumbent Carey Garner. Garner received 665 votes. In the Pickett County Commissioners races, Sheila Moon, Chris Masiongale, and Tony Beaty will represent district one. Moon received 361 votes. In district two, Francis Copeland captured the most votes in a tight race. […]
