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No. 12
Sat · 8 Aug · 2026
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From the Editor

Good evening.

This week, we were your source for the latest information on the August primary and general election.

That included a wrap-up of Thursday's results, which saw U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn become the Republican nominee for governor and Memphis City Council Member Jerri Green win the Democratic gubernatorial primary. We also took a closer look at the finances of gubernatorial campaigns.

Finally, we have news in Knoxville where the school board has flipped to a Democratic majority.
The Week That Was

Marsha Blackburn and Jerri Green Win Gubernatorial Primaries

Education proved decisive in numerous closely watched House races.

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The Week
in One Frame
Reports Show Congressman Rose Has Loaned His Campaign Nearly $13 Million
The Drop · Elections
Reports Show Congressman Rose Has Loaned His Campaign Nearly $13 Million

Rose spent most of that money with a firm responsible for a poll showing a dead heat with Senator Blackburn.

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Local Education
Knox County Schools Set to Re-evaluate Banned Books List
The district's school board voted to replace its book-reviewing process.
Local Education
Knox County School Board Flips to Democratic Majority in Election
Brandy Jenkins defeated District 9 Republican candidate Bill Sofield.
College and Higher Edu...
TCAT Upper Cumberland Earns Recognition for Serving Military-Connected Students
It is the second campus in Tennessee to earn the VETS Bravo designation.
On the Fly: State Primary and General Election Preview, On The Fly Podcast
A preview of yesterday's statewide elections.
See You Tuesday

That's all for this week. Next week, look for a story about GOP lawmakers workshopping legislation to better protect students from inappropriate AI usage in the classroom.

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