Commentary from the Blount County Democratic Party By J. Nathan Higdon, BCDP Acting Chair (January 7, 2021) – “The insurrection and attempted coup through the storming of the United States Capitol building (Wednesday, Jan. 7) would be viewed…
BLOUNT COUNTY (January 5, 2021) – It’s been a tough year. We mourn the loss of so many friends and family members to Covid. It’s been agonizing to bear witness to the fragility of our democracy. Here in…
Politically, we’ve had more good news this past week but unfortunately, COVID-19 continues to ravage the country. Tennessee is now the worldwide epicenter of per capita infections. Accordingly, our action this week focuses on the performance of our…
The mechanisms needed to clear the way for a new Smokies baseball stadium to be built in downtown Knoxville are strategically underway. Tonight’s (Dec. 15, 2020), agenda for Knox County Commission meeting will include a vote on the…
Knox County Commissioners, Tennessee State Representatives, and Health Professionals Make Urgent Appeal to the other State and Local Government officials and Residents Amid Spiking COVID-19 Cases. CAPTION: Knox County Commissioners for Dist 1 Dasha Lundy, and Dist 2…
Four local legislators will meet with Knoxville hospital partners on Wednesday, December, 16th, to discuss the local impact of COVID-19. KNOXVILLE, TN (December 13, 2020) – “COVID and the Community – Our Next Steps Together” is set to…
By Rhea Morgan, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thanks to your participation in the electoral process we have much to be thankful for. Please take a minute to celebrate the rewards of your efforts for a…
“Dr. Jane George, 2020 TN Senate District 6 candidate, announces run for TNDP Chair for 2021” KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 2020) – “Today I announce my candidacy for Chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party. Over the next several weeks,…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 22, 2020) – Our mission is clear: to ensure a peaceful and secure transition of power, and for Congress, the Electoral College, and Tennessee officials to honor the accurate and final vote count. Join us on…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 20, 2020) – If you are planning on doing some holiday shopping at the Outlets in Sevier County or take your out-of-town Thanksgiving guests on a tour to enjoy Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg this Saturday,…
Presented by Tennessee State Representative Gloria Johnson (D13) Hope you are all doing well and staying healthy. As we watch the coronavirus cases rise in Knoxville and across the state, I am becoming more and more concerned with…
By Rhea Morgan November 15, 2020 Post-election developments appear to be heading in the right direction. For the first, on Sunday, Nov. 15, President Donald Trump recognized he lost (although he also said the results were rigged). The…
By Jack Vaughan KNOXVILLE, TN (November 13, 2020) – Knox County shifted 8.5% in Democrats’ favor from 2016 to 2020, Trump’s vote share shrank 1.9%. Trump won with a +23.7 margin in 2016 and then a +15.2 margin…
Polls open at 8 am across Knox County and close at 8 pm. Anyone in line at 8 pm gets to vote. Find all of your needed information on the ballot and polling places at www.knoxvotes.org. Knox County…
The stakes in the race to replace retiring TN Senator Lamar Alexander are high: Bill Hagerty, a longtime businessman and GOP donor, prevailed in the crowded Republican primary for Tennessee US Senate in August. He earned President Donald…
Two Knoxville natives with different views of the world. BY JESSE FOX MAYSHARK • OCTOBER 7, 2020 There are no term limits for the Tennessee state Legislature. Just ask Bill Dunn. The retiring speaker pro tempore of the…
BY SCOTT BARKER • OCTOBER 8, 2020 A political newcomer is challenging an entrenched incumbent in this year’s 6th District state Senate race. Dr. Jane George, a Democrat, is taking on Sen. Becky Duncan Massey, the Republican who…
Election 2020: 18th State House District Republican state Rep. Martin Daniel’s decision to not seek reelection this year opened the door for new representation in the 18th House District. BY SCOTT BARKER • OCTOBER 12, 2020 Business owner…
A pre-election day celebration that will include a special viewing of the documentary Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be this Thursday, October 29, at Parkway Drive-In, Hwy 321 East, Maryville, TN. in…
Meet & Greet Tailgates at Knoxville Early voting sites this Saturday, October 24th. KNOXVILLE, TN (Oct. 23, 2020) – The Knox County Democratic Party is sponsoring tailgate-style rallies at early voting sites in Knoxville. While casting your…
OP-ED Submitted by Nancy Mott Dear voters, I hope you’ll support Marquita Bradshaw for U.S. Senate! Marquita Bradshaw is truly a miracle candidate. In the Democratic primary she was one of five candidates; expected to…
OP-ED By Attorney Luke P. Ihnen (Submitted October 2, 2020) – Knox County Election Commissioners chose “party over safety.” Under state law, county election commissions are made up of five commissioners: three Republicans and two Democrats. While the…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Sept. 30, 2020) – In the first September meeting, City Council members unanimously agreed to authorize Mayor Indya Kincannon to execute a 10-year contract with Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc. (WCI) for disposal of solid waste…
KNOXVILLE, TN (September 21. 2020) – The Knoxville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (KNAACP) has made a request to Knox County Schools Supt. Bob Thomas to hold open meetings of the Disparities…
This Saturday, take time to meet and learn about the democratic candidates vying for political office. Look for their names on the November 3rd ballot along with presidential contenders Biden and Trump. Candidate for Senate Marquita Bradshaw has…