2022 Democrats for Governor Town Hall Democratic candidates, Dr. Carnita Atwater, Dr. Jason Martin, and Councilman JB Smiley Jr. will debate the issues that matter to working people and share their ideas…
Kincannon appoints Paul Noel as next Knoxville Police Chief
MAYOR KINCANNON ANNOUNCES PAUL NOEL AS CITY’S NEXT POLICE CHIEF Today, Mayor Indya Kincannon introduced Paul Noel as Knoxville’s next Chief of Police. Noel is a 25-year-plus police veteran and currently…
African American Equity Restoration Task Force gets first grant
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 1, 2022) -The African American Equity Restoration Task Force is marking notable progress since its inaugural meeting in September 2021. In that time, the Task Force has: Received a…
Watch Dem candidates for Governor recorded forum
The Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women sponsored a forum for Tennessee Governor Democratic candidates on Friday, March 25th on Facebook Live and ZOOM. If you missed it, a recording of the 1-hour forum is…
Knox Dems West Knox Office Grand Opening
We are opening a West Knoxville satellite office on April 9 Grand OpeningSaturday, April 9 @ 11am9041 Executive Park Dr.Entrance A Volunteer kickoff at noon:Stay to make phone calls to our Democratic neighbors or head…
Learn why “RIGHT TO WORK” is wrong for Tennessee
Please join the ZOOM conversation at 7 pm, Tuesday, April 5, to learn more about this important amendment. The Right to Work Amendment to our state’s constitution will be on the November…
Clean Up TVA Coalition to launch with virtual press conference
Groups and community members come together to propel TVA into a just, equitable, and fossil-fuel-free energy future by 2030. Caption 1: Tennessee was ‘ground zero’ for coal ash pollution which was…
Advance Knox: County Mayor’s initiatives for Knox County land use welcomes citizen’s input
HEADS UP: Advance Knox, an initiative of Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, is hosting a series of workshops for community input to set future land-use policies. KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Knox County and Knoxville-Knox County Planning…
Sarah Keith for judge fundraiser this Thursday
Join Mayor Kincannon, former Mayors Rogero & Brown, State Reps. Gloria Johnson, Sam McKenzie, and others for Sarah’s upcoming fundraiser this Thursday. Sarah Keith is running for General Sessions Court Judge Division…
Regressive education, women’s reproductive overreach, voter suppression…
Ruth Holloway, Political Advocate East Tenn. Maryville Huddle, Women’s March Coalition The first 2022 legislative session convened on January 11, 2022, and ends soon, on April 21. With less than 6 weeks…
View video of KCS Superintendent finalists community forum
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (February 17, 2018) – The Knox County Board of Education will be hiring a new leader to assume the role of Superintendent of Schools. A key part of this process…
African-American Equity Restoration Task Force to meet Wednesday Oct. 27 at the Beck
KNOXVILLE, TN (October 25, 2021) – The African American Equity Restoration Task Force will meet this Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 5pm at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Ave. Members…
Huddlers: Tennessee Black School Children Jailed, Education Funding Town Hall 🗺
By Ruth Holloway Maryville Huddlers ETE/politics/local-state Week of October 24, 2021 Thurs, Oct 28th, at 7 PM is our monthly Huddle Meeting. 2030 Goals: How the Nature Conservancy is committed to conserving lands,…
Rider Supports Retention Pay for Safety, Critical Service Employees and Supporting Shelters
Position Statement on the Application of $35M American Recovery Plan funds By Lauren Rider Knoxville City Council 4th Dist. ETE/Politics/Op-Ed October 12, 2021 (Knoxville, Tenn.) – City Council Member…
FIRST DAY EARLY VOTING NUMBERS
The Election Commission has released the count for the first day of early voting. The numbers are revealing. The polling place for East Knoxville has been moved from the Love Kitchen to…
THE HUDDLERS: Foothills Parkway, Bears Ears, Indigenous Peoples’ Day
By Ruth Holloway Women’s March Maryville Huddlers BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. October 10, 2021 Monday was historically a holiday celebrated as Columbus Day. But as a Lakota man recently said, “Columbus did…
Filibustered Voting Act; Productive rights rally Oct 2nd
Actions for Week of September 26, 2021 By Ruth Holloway, Blount County Huddlers September 26, 2021, ETE Politics/local, state Support Freedom to Vote Act – This bill is a compromise offered by…
City Council Candidate Forum via ZOOM Sept. 28th
The League of Women Voters Knoxville/Knox County City Council Candidate Forum For the health and safety of the community, this will be hosted via ZOOM, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, this Tuesday, September…
LWVTN hosts Tennessee redistricting hearing
The League of Women Voters of Tennessee and other sponsors are hosting a redistricting hearing on Monday, Sept. 27, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. CDT. Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2021) — Tennessee’s upcoming…
Blount County Zoning Regulations, TDOT Meeting, Feminist Futures
Blount County Huddlers Action Advisory Rhea Morgan, Blount County Huddlers Week of September 12, 2021 ETE Politics/Local (EAST TENNESSEE) – Please note that two important local meetings are coming up….
Blount County Meetings and Events Seek Equal Distribution of Resources
The Blount County Huddlers remind ‘everyone’ to take extra precautions when attending in-person meetings. Protect yourself, your loved ones, community. and especially our seniors and children. VACCINATE, MASK, SOCIAL DISTANCE! Ruth Holloway…
KCDP Reorganization Convention via ZOOM
The Knox County Democratic Party’s Biennial Reorganization Convention on Saturday, August 21st at 10 a.m has been moved from in-person at the Change Center to a ZOOM event. Due to the recent rise of the…
Thank Pres. Biden, Restrictions on Teaching Racism, Sen. Hagerty
By Ruth Holloway Maryville Women’s March Huddler ETE POLITICS/Local/State EAST TENNESSEE (August 8, 2021) – The Environment Working Group will return to Zoom meetings this Wednesday, August 11th at 4:30 PM. You may…
Wanda May of Johnson City Nominated TN GOP Statesman of the Year
POLITICS/LOCAL JOHNSON CITY (August 2021) – Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger nominated conservative activist Wanda May for the prestigious Statesman of the Year award. Every year, the Republican Party of Tennessee hosts the annual…
POSTPONED / KCDP Truman Day / POSTPONED
Truman Day Dinner & Connected Events Postponed UPDATED August 6, 2021 – After consultation with Sen. Doug Jones, local elected officials, and healthcare professionals the Knox County Democratic Party has decided to postpone…