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Barry Hawkins
born 1965-07-26 (Age 60)
Office history
Barry Hawkins is a Republican candidate running for Knox County Trustee in Tennessee's May 5, 2026 primary election [7]. He is challenging incumbent Justin Biggs and fellow Republican Nick McBride in the primary, with the winner set to face Democrat Stephen Hood in the general election on August 6, 2026 [10].
Hawkins was born and raised in Knoxville and is a graduate of Powell High School and the University of Tennessee [6]. He is married to Anna, whom he met while working at the Trustee’s office in 1994; they have three children and are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in May 2026 [6].
Hawkins’ professional background includes extensive experience within Knox County government. He worked for the Knox County Trustee’s Office from 1994 to 2011, starting in an entry-level role answering phones and progressively taking on responsibilities such as mail processing, delinquent collections, tax sale services, bank reconciliations, and payment processing [6]. Following his tenure at the Trustee’s office, he owned and operated Hawk Commercial Properties from 2011 to 2020 [6]. Since 2020, he has worked for six years in the Knox County Property Assessor’s Office [6].
In the 2026 campaign, Hawkins has emphasized his managerial experience within the Trustee's office as a key qualification, stating that no other candidate offers similar experience [6]. His platform includes welcoming audits of the office and tightening hiring practices [12]. Financially, Hawkins raised $4,750 during the first quarter of 2026 and had $1,592 remaining as of March 31, 2026 [7].
Sources
- [1] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [2] Hawkins County Sample Ballot (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia
- [3] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
- [4] Barry Hawkins - Wikipedia
- [6] Barry Hawkins for Knox County Trustee
- [7] Primary 2026: Trustee - Compass | Knoxville
- [10] Meet the candidates for Knox County Trustee - Knox TN Today
- [12] Knox County Trustee Race Heats Up Ahead Of May Primary
Public filings
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Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Hawkins”, and submit.
- County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“Hawkins”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Hawkins”and, if needed, select the applicable position.