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Knox County Board of Education, District 7

Result: Won — Stephen Triplett (Republican)

Source: knoxcounty.org

Knox County School District, Tennessee
My vote power: Above average

This seat represents District 7, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

  • Deciding how school district money is spent
  • Picking the superintendent
  • Choosing curriculum, within state rules

Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,

Candidates:

Democratic · lost

Amy Fenner is the Democratic nominee for the Knox County Board of Education, District 7, in the August 2026 general election. She is a small business owner. She has not previously held public office.

Republican · Incumbent · won

Steve Triplett has served his community as an educator and minister and is currently general manager at Chick-fil-A Fountain City. He campaigns on putting students first and parents' rights.

Sources: knoxcounty.org2