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 our sold-out Truman Day Dinner and…
Ruth Holloway Maryville Huddle Women’s March MARYVILLE, TN (July 18, 2021) – If you were unable to attend the June Huddle Meeting, a recording of the presentation is available here and on our Facebook page: https://fb.watch/v/1TJEsHs7L/…
Tennessee state officials placed a moratorium on state-coordinated immunization promotions for children before going back to school, while also having one of the lowest COVID vaccination rates in the nation. By Marta W. Aldrich, Chalkbeat Tennessee TENNESSEE (July…
POLITICS:Local/State Actions for Week of July 11, 2021 Rhea Morgan, Political Activist Blount County Get to know your local county government. A calendar of meetings (with agendas and minutes) are posted online for Blount County. Find your County Commissioners. Note: July…
KNOXVILLE, TN (July 8, 2021) – Knoxville families and interested stakeholders are invited to join the Block Party downtown, near the site of a proposed multi-use stadium. Partners, stakeholders and designers will have information on hand to describe…
My Campaign Kick-off is tomorrow! Sunday, June 27, 5-7 pm at Knoxville Municipal Golf Course, 3925 Schaad Rd, Knoxville. Four years ago, I was a political newcomer and an immigrant whose name was usually mispronounced when introduced at…
In a country that typically separates incarcerated people from their newborns, the eight states with prison nurseries seemed groundbreaking. Minnesota introduced an entirely new solution. Jean Lee Reporting Fellow Published June 11, 2021 In June 2014, Autumn Mason gave birth…
EDUCATION/Schools Julia Baker, Chalkbeat Tennessee Jun 21, 6:16pm CDT Teachers hoping to challenge a new Tennessee law limiting discussions on institutional racism, white privilege, and bias in the classroom were encouraged to document instances when their lessons…
The City Council Movement (CCM) builds on its 2017 and 2019 victories with competitive candidates in Knoxville’s 2021 City Council contests. The City Council Movement is proud to announce endorsements for the 2021 Knoxville City Council elections. CCM…
NATIONWIDE (May 4, 2021) – Every 10 years, population counts from the decennial census determine how many seats each state gets in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Census Bureau is hosting a live Twitter chat on May 7,…
KINCANNON BUDGET: FUNDING COMMITTED TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE, PROMOTE RESILIENCY KNOXVILLE, TN (April 30, 2021) – Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed budget reflects feedback from the Mayor’s Climate Council on the importance of transportation electrification. Mayor Kincannon’s proposed budget will…
News/State/Schools By Marta W. Aldrich TENNESSEE (Mar 23, 2021) – For years, one faction of Tennessee’s education community has argued that more money is the answer to improving schools, while another has championed giving families more choices through programs…
“Today, we feel a sigh of relief. Still, it cannot take away the pain. A measure of justice isn’t the same as equal justice. This verdict brings us a step closer. And, the fact is, we still have…
Public Notice: On account of Governor Lee’s Executive Order # 78 expiring on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021; the Knoxville City Council will resume traditional in-person meetings. Below are dates of in-person meetings the City Council and Beer Board…
KNOXVILLE, TN (April 20, 2021) – The East Tennessee Enlightener has joined a local media coalition in a motion for the release of the KPD bodycam footage of the officer-involved shooting death of a student at Austin-East High…
Ruth Holloway Maryville Huddle Women’s March Progressive Mandates Week of April 18, 2021 The Zoom Redistricting meeting on Wed, April 21, at 7PM. is of the utmost important event to attend this week. See details in the Events…
The images of Georgia Rep. Park Cannon being dragged away from the state Capitol follows several arrests in recent years involving elected Black women. Black women on the receiving end say it’s an effort to silence their growing…
‘This is the first litmus test’: Andrea Young of the ACLU of Georgia on corporations and voting rights. The civil rights group’s executive director talks to The 19th about holding corporations accountable for political donations, the importance of…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (September 14, 2020) — The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department plans to build 10 new dog parks within the next couple of years thanks to a grant program initiated and funded under the Boyd Family…
OP-ED By Erik Wiatr Wednesday, April 7, 2021 I respectfully encourage anyone who is an opponent of prioritizing taxpayer money for a baseball stadium to benefit private entities – including the Smokies and Gem Development – with massive profits, that…
OP-ED Citizen’s Voice By Axel C. Ringe, Tennessee Chapter Sierra Club As you all know, Randy Boyd (UT president, etc.) wishes to build a baseball stadium for his minor league team next to the Old City in downtown Knoxville. He…
On Friday, Feb. 19, the city mayor, City Council members, senior City staff, State Representatives, and Senators who represent Knox County legislative districts will meet for the annual legislative planning session. The public can follow virtually. KNOXVILLE, TN…
The following open letter was delivered to the named recipients on Thursday, February 4, 2021, the day of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting when the matter was on the agenda. Prior to the meeting, there was a…
Today, Friday, February 5, 2021, Tennessee Senator Raumesh Akbari will deliver a pre-buttal to Governor Lee’s State of the State. The pre-buttal will tell the truth of where our state is and what Democrats are prioritizing this legislative…
Rhea Morgan, Contributor February 1, 2020 Although challenges, crises, and controversies remain, a new era has begun. for the Huddle. You will see this pivot reflected in the Good News and Educate Yourself sections below. Some great ideas are…