Rachel Auberger

The deadline for candidates to submit petitions to appear on the Aug. 6 Tennessee State Primary ballot passed at noon on Tuesday, March 10. With the filing deadline now closed, several races affecting White County voters have taken shape as Republicans and Democrats prepare to select their party nominees ahead

The following information is part of State Rep. Paul Sherrell’s weekly Capitol Report from the Tennessee General Assembly for the week ending March 5, 2026.

As part of MSJ-Sparta’s 2026 Election Coverage, our Meet Your Candidates series gives voters a quick, clear look at who’s on the ballot and where they stand so you can head to the polls informed and confident.

The White County High School tennis program turned in a strong performance at the Cumberland Tennis Classic Tournament held at Fairfield Glade, with both the Warriors and Warriorettes finishing fourth in a competitive field. Teams from more than two hours away traveled to compete in the tournament, making the event