Victor Ashe
Knoxville News Sentinel
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Past articles by Victor:
Knox County Republicans look to return to 'normalcy' under new (old) leader
Victor Ashe also weighs in on the new Knoxville police deputy director for professional standards. → Read More
Debbie Helsley challenges Janet Testerman for City Council seat
Victor Ashe sizes up the Helsley candidacy, and some potential candidates for city mayor and County Commission. Plus, notable birthdays! → Read More
Sen. Marsha Blackburn wrong about US attorney nominee
Victor Ashe also weighs on TVA appointments, the Knoxville Museum of Art and the East Tennessee Foundation. And, of course, notable birthdays! → Read More
Ashe: Biden's controversial U.S. Attorney nominee may not get vote
Victor Ashe comments on topics including Knoxville drag show. Plus, birthdays! → Read More
Kincannon's secrecy could bring big taxpayer tab and a mayoral challenge
Victor Ashe weighs in on the open-records lawsuit against the city. Plus, more newsmakers and notable birthdays. → Read More
Gov. Lee's national profile will rise in 2024, but he won't answer the Trump question
Victor Ashe writes about missiles in Poland and the state Supreme Court. And, of course, notable birthdays! → Read More
Kincannon exposes her weak political instincts by making police chief search secret
Don't miss Victor Ashe's long list of notable birthdays! → Read More
Posthumous pardon for Maurice Mays won't come from next governor
Democratic nominee Jason Martin passes up the opportunity, and that's foolish, Victor Ashe says. → Read More
Davis goes negative in District 18; Jacobs has new campaign treasurer
Elaine Davis goes negative; Glenn Jacobs has new campaign treasurer Victor Ashe → Read More
Knox County Trustee Ed Shouse nears end of long and respected civil service career
Victor Ashe also weighs in on a surprising campaign move, Gina Oster's political future, county GOP leadership woes and the District 18 election. → Read More
Lonnie Brown, new University of Tennessee law school dean, winning high praise
Victor Ashe notes city law director's record tenure. Plus, notable birthdays! → Read More
Blackburn to join rally for Jacobs; how is abortion a relevant issue here?
Victor Ashe also weighs in on the DA's race and the AWOL county GOP chief. And, of course, notable birthdays! → Read More
As abortion becomes an issue in state and local races, candidates must verify claims
Victor Ashe also weighs in on Amelia Parker's council charter proposals, the student rep on the Knox County Schools board and notable birthdays. → Read More
Tennessee AG Herb Slatery will be remembered for wading into partisan politics
Victor Ashe also weighs in on the loss of two Knoxville titans, and the inexplicable disability cases taken on by County Law Director David Buuck. → Read More
Law Director David Buuck's mishandling of school disability lawsuits costs taxpayers
Victor Ashe shares his views on state clemency, and news about vacant offices federally and on the local bench. And, of course, notable birthdays! → Read More
Knox County law director, school board share blame for mask lawsuit controversy
Victor Ashe also weighs in on Indiana U.S. Rep. Trey Hollingsworth and his Tennessee ties, and a key Sessions judge race. And notable birthdays! → Read More
City Council elects Andrew Roberto as leader after Gwen McKenzie steps aside
Victor Ashe also weighs in on Lamar Alexander, GOP chair Daniel Herrera's vaccination status and, of course, notable birthdays. → Read More
Appeal of open records ruling against Knox County sheriff will cost taxpayers more money
Victor Ashe weighs in on the search for a University of Tennessee law dean, and gives his weekly list of notable birthdays. → Read More
Jim Haslam, a champion of Knoxville and UT, shares fascinating story of his life
Victor Ashe shares his insight on Eddie Mannis and Jane George in his weekly column. → Read More
Ready for order: The latest Knoxville history by famed UT professor Bruce Wheeler
What's up with the law school search firm, TVA nominees, Knoxville pension board, joint planning commission chief and, of course, birthdays! → Read More