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 Election Commission at knoxcounty.org/election/ or call; the 865-215-2480. A list of Knox County Democratic candidates www.knoxvilledemocrats.org/ourcandidates) Don’t…
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 Trump’s endorsement for the seat right out of the gate. Hagerty is a Tennessee native who served as…
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 state House of Representatives was first elected to office in 1994, representing the North Knox 16th District….
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 has held the seat for the past nine years. The Republican Party has controlled the 6th District…
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 and philanthropist Eddie Mannis is running against business owner and attorney Virginia Couch. Mannis is a Republican,…
By Joe Biden There is injustice in America. There is discrimination. There is a legacy of racism and inequality that lives still in our institutions, our laws, and in too many people’s hearts that makes it harder for Black people to succeed. These are facts in the United States of America in 2020, and we…
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 Blount County. Admission is free, donations encouraged. To reserve a space, or to make a donation; visit…
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 vote early this Saturday, not only will you avoid long lines and waiting times, you can meet…
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 win was James Mackler, an Army veteran with a $2.1 million war chest. That was to Bradshaw’s…
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 makeup of the election commission is partisan, the decisions they make are not. Election commissioners decide where…
By Kanika White I’ve been thinking deeply about the effects that this pandemic will have on black people and our communities and I must say for a brief moment, I thought to not address or discuss it along the lines of race because everybody is dealing with it and “the powers that be” will surely…
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 that will save city taxpayers an estimated $523,557 a year – or $5.2 million over a decade….
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 in Educational Outcomes Committee (DEOC), and the DEOs Steering and Oversight Committee (SOC). According to the KNAACP,…
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 dedicated Saturday, Sept 19 to meet and greet her potential East Tennessee constituents. Bradshaw lives in Memphis….
Unlike many candidates, who fade back into the fabric of inaction after loosing, that’s not the case with Matthew Park. After loosing his bid to represent House District 15 in the State Representative seat, Park and Andrew Dison, who was his campaign manager, continue their commitment to gain much needed reforms, equality, and fair justice…
The Maryville Huddle Report: Gov. Lee’s August Special Session cost taxpayers $100k to protect GOP corporate special interest, and makes it a felony for citizen’s to have non-violent protests on government and other properties. Results of General Assembly Special Session: The COVID-19 liability immunity bill passed. A group who gained the most from the bill…
Milwaukee, WI (August 2020) – Under the theme “Uniting America,” the convention will bring together individuals from different backgrounds and communities who are answering the call to help steer the nation out of chaos and crisis. Democrats are not just including more Americans than ever before, but ensuring that all Americans see themselves reflected in…
AAUW Maryville and the League of Women Voters of Blount County are co-hosting a CAR PARADE at 6 pm. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. On August 18, 1920, 100 years ago, the Tennessee Legislature voted to ratify the 19th Amendment that granted women the right to vote, becoming the 36th and deciding state to do…
State Representative Gloria Johnson’s Legislative Update on the August “Not So Special Session” that cost taxpayers $100,000 to protect bad actors and punish peaceful protesters. Nashville, TN (August 2020) Constituents and fellow Tennesseans, I’m back from Special Session and I have to admit, it wasn’t very special, at least not for hard-working Tennessee families. It…
Provided by the progressive Maryville Huddlers, an organization that has for many years, given a voice and actions to unfair governmental policies on the local and state level. The Blount County Democratic organizations have led and been recognized in the region for their activism and results for many years. Voting Absentee: This past week the TN Supreme…
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KNOXVILLE, TN (Aug. 3, 2020) — At 5 p.m. Wednesday, the Knox County Board of Health will convene as usual via Zoom for its weekly meeting. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs has proposed that the Board observe 30 minutes of public forum at the start of the meeting. Each speaker will have up to three…
A statement regarding the scheduled opening date of Knox County schools for the 2020-21 school year as victims of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate. KNOXVILLE, TN (July 20, 2020) – As Knox County Commissioner of District One, I cannot support the forthcoming plan by Superintendent Bob Thomas and the Knox County School Board’s…
Six days away from the August 6 election and Tennessee is in trouble. Our public schools are underfunded, people are being incarcerated on a massive scale, hospitals are closing, and our climate is in crisis. I’m running for the Tennessee State House of Representatives in District 15 as the progressive Democrat to bring real solutions to…
So far this year, Mayor Indya Kincannon has appointed 54 community members and people with specialized expertise to serve on boards, commissions and committees. “I am thankful to the many people who volunteer their time and share their insights to help our city function better,” Mayor Kincannon said. “Fresh ideas and a willingness to serve…