Local/State

Rally: “Let Justice Ring” Sunday, June 7, 6-7 pm; Assembly at the MLK Center in Alcoa at 5 pm. The Alcoa Blount County NAACP in partnership with Blount County United and community churches in our “Let Justice Ring…

Department of Justice Awards Nearly $400 Million for Law Enforcement Hiring to Advance Community Policing Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2020) – The Department of Justice today announced nearly $400 million in grant funding through the Department’s Office of…

Knox County Commissioners: (seated L-R) D1 Evelyn Gill, D4 and Chairman Hugh Nystrom, D2 and Vice-Chair Michele Carringer, D9 Carson Dailey, D7 Charles Busler. Standing L-R: D3 Randy Smith, D6 Brad Anders, At-large Seat 10 Larsen Jay, D5…

NATIONWIDE (May 2020) – Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and former 2020 presidential candidate . Although she didn’t reign as the nominee, she continues to her work for the betterment of working and middle class Americans. Warren has endorsed…

(Editor’s note: This does not imply that Lauren Rider or any other member of the Knoxville City Council have committed their support for candidate Rowland. It only emphasizes that the two entities’ mutually support Medicaid expansion in the…

“The Voice” winner Chris Blue headlines the event with dinner provided by “America’s Friendliest Place” Yassin’s Falafel House KNOXVILLE, TN – It isn’t every day that a candidate for state office throws a gala fundraising event by encouraging everyone to stay home….

Renee Hoyos for Congress campaign continues to build momentum while diverting resources to address the needs of constituents in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. KNOXVILLE, TN May 7, 2020) –  Democratic Congressional Candidate Renee Hoyos announced that…

Matthew Park releases new policy: “A Black Agenda for Tennessee” Knoxville, Tennessee (28 April 2020) – Matthew Park, progressive democratic candidate for the statehouse district 15 race, released a Black agenda for Tennessee. The agenda was inspired by…

CDC Demographics of COVID-19 cases in the USA from information received. Updated Daily: This information is based on data confirmed at 4 pm ET the day before. Numbers reported on Saturdays and Sundays are preliminary and not yet confirmed…

NATIONWIDE (April 28, 2020) – Stacey Abrams will be the virtual guest of Robert Reich and Inequality Media today at 2 pm. You can tune-in at anytime here. The discussion includes; Gov. Brian Kemp’s reckless decision to reopen…

MAYOR INDYA KINCANNON DELIVERS HER FIRST STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS BY VIDEO, ANNOUNCES COVID-19 RECOVERY FUND KNOXVILLE, TN (April 24, 2020) – Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed her first budget for the City of Knoxville amidst unprecedented times….

Revised plans for newly elected Mayor Kincannon’s 1st State of the City of Knoxville and Budget release.   KNOXVILLE, TN (April 20, 2020) – The City of Knoxville announced that the City’s budget will still be released, as…

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs announced a temporary furlough for county government employees as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The furlough will affect a yet-to-be-determined number of employees in the fee offices and every executive branch department….

POLITICS/LOCAL Hoyos launches fundraiser for Interfaith Health Clinic with a $1,000 donation during increased need from the COVID-19 crisis. KNOXVILLE, TN — The campaign volunteers for Rene Hoyos for Congress have shifted their efforts to meet the needs…

Matthew Park’s Campaign for State House to host a virtual (online) rally with county commission candidates Dasha Lundy and Courtney Durrett Knoxville, TN (8 April 2020) – Matthew Park, progressive democratic candidate for State House Dist. 15, will…

OPINION Candidate for Congress Renee Hoyos asks elected officials to put people over personal profits. KNOXVILLE, TN (April 3, 2020) – Community leader and clean water advocate Renee Hoyos is calling for a ban on members of Congress…

National Women’s Political Caucus, founders include Shirley Chisholm, Gloria Steinem, and Fannie Lou Hammer, Endorse Renee Hoyos for Congress. KNOXVILLE, TN – This week, Congressional Candidate Renee Hoyos received the endorsement of the National Women’s Political Caucus in…

Local Leaders, Pastors, Activist in Nashville and Memphis Tennessee Endorse Bernie Sanders for President  WASHINGTON (February 29, 2020) －Days before the Super Tuesday primary, seven elected officials, community and religious leaders in Nashville and Memphis have announced that…

Candidate for United States Senate Marquita Bradshaw is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Tennessee. She has declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 6, 2020. Bradshaw will be in Knoxville to share her platform…

Consider taking advantage of early voting locations. When early voting locations are not district-specific. You can vote at a location convenient to your work, shopping, or a location convenient to your daily traveling route. Early voting locations in…

Blount County Democratic Party to Host Presidential Campaign Representatives for questions, answers, and dialogue. What would you like to know? ALCOA, TN (February 2020) – Blount County Democratic Party (BCDP) is offering an opportunity for the community to…

Mayor Indya Kincannon announced at the Jan. 28th City Council meeting that she is committed to providing body-worn cameras to all patrol officers in Knoxville.   (Press Release) January 29, 2020) Mayor Kincannon announced her support after thoroughly…