By Camilo Montoya-Galvez in The Westside Gazette In a rare public statement on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, about twin mass shootings that have rattled the nation, former President Barack Obama offered a forceful rebuke of the growing gun…
MAYORAL CANDIDATE MARSHALL STAIR ENDORSED BY CURRENT AND FORMER KNOXVILLE ELECTED OFFICIALS Knoxville, TN – Candidate for Knoxville city mayor Marshall Stair has received the endorsements of former Knoxville City Mayor Daniel Brown, former Chair of the Knox County…
By Charles Washington A brave new world. America made great again – not so much last night. What’s going on in America made its way to my neighborhood, my home, down my driveway, past the protection of my…
Eddie Mannis is a candidate on the 2019 ballot for Knoxville Mayor. Knoxville, TN May 14, 2019 – Knoxville Mayoral candidate and local business owner Eddie Mannis today called for a halt to the current effort to pass the proposed Recode,…
Indya Kincannon, a 2019 candidate for Mayor, recalls the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church shooting. Eleven years ago, our Sunday (July 29, 2008) started out pretty normal. My husband, Ben had to catch an early flight to go…
There I was, recently retired, new to Knoxville and working hard on the house I’d just bought: when the doorbell rang. I know, you shouldn’t open the door to strangers, but I did it anyway – I hadn’t…
Marshall Stair is a candidate on the 2019 ballot for Knoxville City Mayor Education has always been important to me, but having a daughter offered a new perspective. Ensuring we have top quality schools in the city of…
Ranked Choice Tennessee is presenting an interactive and educational demonstration of voting methods, 1:30- 3:30 pm, Sat. Aug 3, at The Birdhouse, 800 N. 4th Ave. Knoxville. At this event, participants will vote in alternative methods to the current…
The Stand For Rural Healthcare Tour will visit communities across Tennessee during the month of August. Citizens affected by hospital closures are encouraged to attend and share. This is a non-partisan effort. (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) July 16, 2019 — Tennessee…
See listing below for Knoxville area groups that work to connect ex-offenders with resources. By Lee Eric Smith lesmith@tsdmemphis.com NNPA NEWSWIRE – Lori Black is looking for work. She also knows you have to dress for the part,…
2019APR04 | TENNESSEE BLACK CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS (TBCSL) 111th General Assembly at Tennessee State Capitol. (Sitting L-R) Representative London Lamar, Secretary Representative Barbara Cooper Representative Karen Camper Senator Katrina Robinson (Standing L-R) Representative Larry J. Miller Representative John Deberry Representative Yusef Hakeem…
By Patricia Williams The Knox County Democrats annual 2019 Truman Day fundraising event at the Foundry on the World’s Fair site was billed as “Two Dynamic Women.” The co-guest speakers were Tennessee House Minority Leader who is the…
Trump scraps a reform that would have saved patients billions By Sally C. Pipes The Trump administration recently axed a proposal that would have saved American patients billions of dollars by requiring insurers to share discounts they negotiate…
(KNOXVILLE, TN – July 10, 2019) The Kincannon for Mayor campaign enjoyed its most successful fundraising quarter to date. Today’s financial disclosure report shows more than $72,000 was raised, more than double the amount raised the previous quarter….
Join the Knox County Democratic Party for a night of great music and humor with Roy Zimmerman! ROY ZIMMERMAN: RiZe Up! Sat., July 20, Flying Anvil Theatre, 1300 Rocky Hill Road, Knoxville. Doors open at 7 p.m.; Showtime at 7:30…
(KNOXVILLE, TN – June 24, 2019) Amelia Parker candidate for City Council At-Large-Seat C, is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation…
‘KAT for Kids’ means flexibility for after-school activities and convenience for families. Indya Kincannon announced her plan to make buses free for kids as part of her agenda to connect families to opportunity as Knoxville mayor. “Every parent…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Recent events in Knox County have made it abundantly clear how important it is that we proudly stand in support of the LGBTQ+ community. I invite you to walk with me in the Knox Pride Parade…
STATEMENT FROM MAYOR MADELINE ROGERO ON LGBTQ+ EQUALITY (KNOXVILLE) As Mayor of Knoxville, I am outraged at the statements by Knox County Sheriff’s Detective Grayson Fritts. To clarify, the Detective is not a City of Knoxville employee but…
In a 6-3 vote, Knox County Commissioner Evelyn Gill was in the minority of commissioners who voted to continue funding indigent health care in the 2020 Knox County budget. By Evelyn Gill, Knox County Commissioner As your Knox County Commissioner,…
The Knox County Democratic Party’s annual Truman Day event will be at 6:30 pm on Friday, May 31, at the Foundry World’s Fair Park. The guest speakers are two dynamic women. Memphis Rep. Karen Camper who is the…
Voter registration training should replace SB971 that discourages group voter registration activities. The League of Women Voters of Tennessee is disappointed that the Senate has passed SB971 to regulate voter registration activities. These regulations will have a chilling…
Dear Friends, Last week, Knoxville’s first responders raced into harm’s way in order to protect our neighbors in the Lincoln Park community. They worked tirelessly day and night to put out the large fire that threatened lives and…