From electnickmcbride.com: 

Nick McBride was elected to serve as the Knox County Register of Deeds in August 2018. A proud Knoxville native, Nick attended Cedar Bluff and Farragut schools. He went on to attend MTSU, Roane State, and Tusculum College where he earned two Associates degrees and a Bachelor’s of Science degree. Nick now has over 35 years of service in the office, and he remains the foremost authority on the recording of land documents in Knox County. Within his first two years as Register, Nick compiled a substantial record of accomplishments. He was instrumental in setting up E-Recording for Knox County, which bolstered his commitment to his constituents by providing the best available technology and streamlining the recording process. Nick directed the office’s internal and external software upgrade that later proved to be a critical move because it allowed members of the staff to work remotely through the COVID-19 pandemic. Determinedly and safely, Nick worked alongside his loyal staff to keep the Register’s office open so real estate transactions could continue during the pandemic.

From truststephen.com:

Knox County deserves a Trustee that is fiscally responsible, transparent, and accountable.

Recent findings from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office revealed serious misuse of public resources and ethical lapses within the Trustee’s office, which resulted in indictments and official misconduct charges against county personnel. These findings are unacceptable. Taxpayers deserve better in handling their hard-earned dollars.

I am running for Knox County Trustee to restore integrity, reinstate ethical standards, and rebuild public confidence in the office. I will fight to make sure your government works for you. Knox County citizens deserve ethical leadership that protects our community, our taxpayer dollars, and our trust in local government.

Priorities:

• Review all office policies and procedures to ensure they’re clear, enforceable, and of the highest standard to prevent misconduct and misuse of funds.

• Champion transparency and regular reporting so the public can see exactly how their tax dollars are handled.

• Engage with other department leaders and auditors to support accountability, seek opportunities to cut spending, and to better utilize existing resources.