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…
Clean water advocate Renee Hoyos continues her work against corruption KNOXVILLE, TN Dec. 17, 2019) – Community leader Renee Hoyos released a statement today regarding the upcoming vote regarding President Trump’s impeachment. “Tomorrow the US House of Representatives will vote on two articles of impeachment regarding President Trump’s conduct in Ukraine. Tennesseans are no strangers…
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 Michael Covington, Guest columnist One of the worst things an advocate can do is go after a righteous dude. Former State Rep., former City Council member, former mayoral aide, former Beck Cultural Center director and Knoxville’s foremost African American historian Robert Booker is just such a righteous dude. When Mr. Booker devoted his Knoxville…
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…
By David Hayes, Former Candidate for at large City Council seat KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 7, 2019) – Thank you to everyone who showed up for this campaign. Thank you for the long hours of canvassing and phone banking, for sharing our message of #KnoxvilleForAll with your networks, friends, and family, and for participating in local…
By Miriam Sapiro, Guest columnist OP-ED (Nov., 2019) American businesses face enormous challenges right now. The ebb and flow of the trade war with China is roiling supply chains. A simmering tariff war with the European Union could soon boil over. This swirl of uncertainty is threatening to hold back U.S. economic growth and has…
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…
OP-ED As an active member of the District 1 Democrats, I am shocked at the support for a Republican candidate for mayor among elected Democratic officials who have gladly received funds from the local Democratic party, and its supporters. And we aren’t talking a nominal Republican, but someone who has remained a supporter of the…
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…
Op-Ed (Oct. 31, 2019) Knoxville’s mayoral election is pitting Indya Kincannon, who trained in public affairs at the prestigious Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and served as Mayor Madeline Rogero’s Special Program Manager for 3 years and the head of the Knox County School Board for 10, against Eddie Mannis, a Republican who…
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…
After the Revolutionary War, the United States approved reparations and returned lands to slave-holders; but stopped short of compensating Black slaves with reparations of “40 acres and a mule.” By Taru Taylor (First published by Truthout.org on July 21, 2019. Reprinted with permission.) The U.S. government was on the wrong side of history when…
“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…
