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 meet officials from top presidential campaigns on , 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. at the Martin Luther King,…
Let’s Go to Milwaukee! The Tennessee Democratic Party is preparing to select the Delegation to the 2020 Presidential Convention in Milwaukee, to be held the week of July 13, 2020. If you’re a dedicated Democrat who wants to serve your community, county, district, and state, then we welcome you to run to be a delegate…
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 reviewing a report prepared by Knoxville Police Chief Eve Thomas. Council requested that report, with a January…
KNOXVILLE, TN (January 15, 2020) – The Knoxville City Council will have a special call meeting at 5:30 pm, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 in the main assembly room of the City-County Building, 400 Main St., Knoxville. The purpose of the meeting is in pursuant to Section 408 of the Charter of the City of Knoxville,…
KNOXVILLE, TN (January 22, 2020) – Perk City is a new coffee house in East Knoxville, 3229 E. Magnolia Ave. (at the corner of Beaman Street with Chilhowee Park).
Georgia lawmakers introduce bill to hold cops accountable for use of force shootings. Rep. Renitta Shannon, State Rep Park Cannon, Rep. Pam Stephenson, Rep. Erica Thomas, Rep. Bee Ngyuen, and Rep. Sandra Scott SIX GEORGIA STATE LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE NEW BILL TO HOLD POLICE OFFICERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR SHOOTINGS The bill was introduced after internationally recognized Atlanta…
2020: A new decade dawns, where do we go from here? Op-Ed By Michael Covington (January 2020) The Perspective: After spending most of the 2010 decade advocating for expanded healthcare service access for East Knoxville, East Knox County and beyond, it’s now time to wait and watch while the powers that be determine what…
CITIZEN’S OP-ED A constituent’s plea to Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) concerning the impeachment of Pres. Trump, emailed to the Senator on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. OP-ED By Stephen M. Dupree Senator (Lamar Alexander), I am a veteran of the USN (United States Navy). I served from June of ’73 to January of ’83 having joined…
Mayor-Elect Kincannon Announces Communications Director Knoxville, TN (December 17, 2019) – Mayor-Elect Indya Kincannon continues to roll out her leadership team. Today she named WATE 6 On Your Side Anchor Kristin Farley as her Director of Communications. Farley is an Emmy Award winning journalist who has worked in television news for 26 years, 15 of those…
Mayor-elect Kincannon Announces Senior Leadership Appointments KNOXVILLE, TN (December 9, 2019) – Mayor-elect Indya Kincannon has announced additional members of her cabinet. “Strong leadership and effective management are core to any organization,” said Mayor-elect Kincannon. “My leadership team is aligned around the issues that matter to the people of our City: high quality and efficient…
CAPTION: A map from the Center for a New American Security’s report, “From Sea to Shining Sea: State Level Benefits for Veterans,” shows the number of veteran benefits by state, ranging from a low of eight in the District of Columbia to a high of 60 in Illinois, with an average of 36 benefits offered….
KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 6, 2019) – Mayor-elect Kincannon will be announcing additional cabinet appointments, including those in deputy positions at 9 am, Monday, December 9th, in the foyer outside of the Main Assembly Room at the City County Building (400 Main St SW, Knoxville, TN 37902). Mayor-Elect Kincannon and the new appointees will be available Monday…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 18, 2019) – Knoxville Mayor-Elect Indya Kincannon announced that she has put together a group of government, business, and community leaders to advise her on important decisions during the transition. Transition team members have been selected for their breadth of experience, in-depth community knowledge, and passion for Knoxville. “Each member of this…
By Marta W. Aldrich NASHVILLE, TN (Nov. 13, 2019) Tennessee has hired a Florida company to oversee online payment and application systems for its new education voucher program for some families in Memphis and Nashville. ClassWallet started work on Nov. 4 after signing a two-year contract worth $2.53 million with the Department of Education, according to documents…
The most diverse City Council in Knoxville history. KNOXVILLE (Nov. 6, 2019) The top vote winners of yesterday’s city election got their first invitation from outgoing Mayor Madeline Rogero. Following a tradition, the Mayor hosted a breakfast in her office and congratulated Mayor-elect Indya Kincannon and Council members-elect Lynne Fugate (At Large Seat A), Janet…
Peace and blessings, I ran for one purpose: I want for my neighbor what I want for myself. The issues of poverty, substance abuse, violence, and mental health struggles, as well as the stigma around them, have reached epidemic proportions. The poverty rate for African Americans in Knoxville is 42%. That number has actually increased…
SEVIERVILLE, TN (Oct. 2019) Sevier County Commissioners discussed an impending vote on becoming a gun sanctuary city at its commission meeting on Oct. 21, 2019. Sevier Commissioner Warren Hurst used no diplomacy when expressing his position on the matter. “It’s time we wake up people, it’s time, it’s past time,” Hurst said. “We got a…
Early voting for the Nov. 5 City of Knoxville General Election began Oct. 16, and continues through Oct. 31. On the ballot are races for City Mayor, four City Council seats and Municipal Judge. There are six early-voting locations: – City-County Building, 400 Main St. – Downtown West, 1645 Downtown West Blvd., Unit 40 –…
Clean Water Advocate Rene Hoyos enters 2020 race for 2nd Congressional District and prepared to fight for East Tennesseans over powerful, outside special interests. KNOXVILLE, TN (Oct., 2019) – Clean water advocate and community leader Renee Hoyos announces today the launch of her campaign for Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2020 election. “East Tennesseans…
Mayoral candidate seeks to convene community stakeholders in order to begin addressing the issues facing veterans throughout Knoxville. KNOXVILLE, TN—HonorAir Knoxville founder and former Chief Operating Officer for the City of Knoxville, Eddie Mannis, pledges to create an Ad Hoc Committee dedicated to tackling issues such as homelessness, healthcare access, and mental health services, veterans in…
City Council candidate David Hayes expands on City Council Movement platform “Knoxville for All” with Environment for All: Climate Resiliency and Affordable Energy Plan for Knoxville’s Neighborhoods. As a long-time climate activist, I believe cities are in a unique position to mitigate the causes and adapt to the changes of the climate crisis on a…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Sept. 25, 2019) – Knoxville Mayoral candidate Eddie Mannis has picked up endorsements across the city from former supporters of candidate Marshall Stair. Stair finished third in the primary election and was eliminated from the general election. “When former Council members, community leaders and some of the largest donors to Marshall’s campaign, decide…
“Marshall Stair has been a forward-thinking leader on City Council over the past 8 years, and I am proud to have his support as I run to be the next mayor,” said Kincannon. The announcement will be made at 5:30 PM , today Wednesday, September 25 at Elst Brewing Company (2419 N Central Street). We…
Congressman Tim Burchett will be hosting a rural Town Hall meeting in Grainger County on Oct. 1st. I’m hosting a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Grainger County Justice Center, 270 Justice Center Drive, Rutledge, TN 37861. During the meeting, constituents will be able to ask questions…
State Representative Gloria Johnson’s statement on the controversial letter that was sent out to Knox County Schools from the State Department of Education template letter. “Singling out a population of students in a letter like this harmful. It sends an awful message to students who may question their self worth. And it implies those children…