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…
Dem Delegates for the Presidential Convention Closes Soon
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…
Mayor Kincannon supports body-worn cameras for KPD patrol officers
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…
South Knoxville D-1 Council Seat Up for Grabs
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,…
Perk City to Host Pete Buttigieg Representive TONIGHT !!!!!
KNOXVILLE, TN (January 22, 2020) – Perk City is a new coffee house in East Knoxville, 3229 E. Magnolia Ave. (at the corner…
GA Bill to hold police accountable for ‘use of force’ shootings
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…
2020: Where do we go from here?
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…
Viet Nam veteran still seeks validity for service
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…
News Anchor Kristen Farley to lead the City’s Communications Team
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…
Mayor-elect Kincannon Announce Senior Leadership Team
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,”…
Veteran benefit discrepancies between states
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…
Mayor-Elect and Mayor Rogero Big Events Monday morning
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…
Knoxville Mayor-Elect Indya Kincannon Announces Transition Advisory Team
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…
Tennessee inks $2.5 million contract with Florida company to manage education voucher payments
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…
Bigger turnout of city voters elects Kincannon, diverse City Council
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,…
Al-Bawi Wants Equal Resources for All
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…
Hurst’s Unleash Prejudice at Sevier Co. Commission Meeting
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…
EARLY VOTING locations now through Oct. 31st
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…
Hoyos Enters 2020 TN Congressional Race
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…
MANNIS TO CREATE MAYORAL COUNCIL ON VETERAN’S AFFAIRS
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…
Council Candidate Hayes Expands Platform
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,…
Mannis Gets Multiple Endorsements
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…
Former Candidate Stair Announces Endorsement for Mayor
“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…
Burchett Hosting Rural Town Hall in Grainger County
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….
Knoxville State Rep Johnson responds to TN DOE open assault on Minority Students
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…