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Canvass with Stephen Hood for Trustee

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Civic Skills Lab: Digital Democracy

Join the Knox Young Democrats for a virtual, hands-on Civic Skills Lab featuring special guest Commissioner Courtney Durrett. This session is designed to move you from a passive observer to an empowered constituent by mastering the digital tools of our local government.

April Morning Coffee

Kick off your weekend with caffeine and community! Whether you’re ready to dive into local politics or just curious about what we do, join the Knox County Young Democrats at Remedy Coffee. This is a casual, low-pressure environment to meet like-minded folks, discuss local issues, and find out how we’re moving Knox County forward.

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Coalition Cocktails: A Mutual Aid Mixer

Join the Knox Young Dems, KAJA, Thrive Knoxville, and Mountain Access Brigade for a groovy night of community power and mutual aid at Fly by Night. This event is open to all ages!We’re bringing Knoxville’s reproductive justice movement to the disco floor! This isn’t just a happy hour - it’s a Coalition Social and Mutual Aid Drive designed to stock our community’s shelves and fund the front lines of abortion access.

ACLU TN: 2026 Legislative Advocacy Round-Up

ACLU TN EVENT: The 2026 legislative session has come to a close – but the fight for our rights is far from over. Join us for a virtual Legislative Advocacy Round-Up on Tuesday, May 12 where we will reflect on the highs and lows of this year’s session, celebrate the progress we made together, and share how our legislative advocacy team worked with coalition partners and volunteers across the state to push back against harmful legislation threatening civil liberties in Tennessee. Whether you helped us mobilize thousands of voters across the state, joined committee meetings in Nashville, or reached out to your elected representatives directly, your voice and commitment are what powered this work. The legislative session may be over, but the work for justice and freedom continue – and we need you with us.

Canvass with Stephen Hood and Brandy Jenkins

South Knox with Brandy Jenkins for School Board District 9. Meet at CommonPlace Coffee.Training will provided and no prior experience necessary. Bring a friend, sun protection, walking shoes, and water.

General Membership Meeting

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Kamala Harris Came to Nashville &amp; Tennessee’s Youth Movement Showed UpThere was something different in the air when Kamala Harris came to Nashville on her recent visit. While the official reason was a book tour, the energy surrounding her visit made it clear this was about much more than a book. It was about Tennessee. It was about the South. It was about possibility.Vice President Harris’s itinerary was no accident. She visited Fisk University and Tennessee State University (TSU)’sown Hadley Park, historic pillars of Black legacy and community empowerment. Her presence at these locations, steeped in the history of civil rights activism, reinforced the national spotlight on the fight for representation and the courage of activists, which energized the local movement and served as a clear rallying point for a crucial local purpose: electing Aftyn Behn.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/fef9640f-07d0-48ab-a954-0891df537d17/fc6cf7aa-574e-4858-9c00-4f43dfc5ae62/fc6cf7aa-574e-4858-9c00-4f43dfc5ae62.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=314%2C395%2C2293%2C2792&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="37.5" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"> The Power of Being Simply "Kamala"The crowds drawn to Nashville weren't just showing up for a politician; they were showing up for a symbol, and for a movement. For too long, Tennessee has consistently been ignored, skipped over, and cast off as just one of those red states. The truth is far from it, and Kamala Harris sees and knows the power of the Volunteer State.Her decision to include Tennessee as a stop on her book tour was not just a quick pit stop; she spent the day out in the community, making a deliberate choice to help spark the movement of change sweeping the South with a powerful wave of blue.This intent ties directly to the deep loyalty people feel for her. For activists across the state, the support for her runs deeper than any single policy. It’s an acknowledgment of who she is — simply Kamala. Her complexity as a minority woman stepping up to lead and represent the majority, while balancing the weight of expectation, identity, and national responsibility, pushes her beyond the role of a politician. She represents someone who is unapologetic about her identity, offering a powerful blueprint for all Tennessee organizers who are fighting for their place. Her presence reinforces the mission and validates the hard-fought work on the ground.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/fef9640f-07d0-48ab-a954-0891df537d17/c09d6719-41db-4399-bff0-8c4fddd07754/c09d6719-41db-4399-bff0-8c4fddd07754.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=4%2C41%2C1078%2C1307&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"> “The South Is Gonna Be Part of What Gets Us Through All This.”One of the most powerful moments of the visit came during her book-tour Q&amp;A when the Knox Young Democrats asked their question from the audience:“As young Democrats organizing in Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional District, the longest-held Republican district in the country, we want to inspire hope and engagement among young voters. What strategies do you think Democrats can use to better organize in the South, especially in areas that have been heavily gerrymandered?”Her answer was simple, direct, and filled with conviction:“Let me just say, I absolutely believe that the South is gonna be part of what gets us through all this.”Then she added the line that resonated with every organizer in the room:“What you are doing in terms of organizing here is a national matter, and will have national impact.”She didn’t say this as a formality. She said it because Tennessee is proving it true. A District Once Written Off Is Now Within ReachThat conviction is fueling the state-level work. For years, Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District has been considered safely Republican, holding a +22 Republican margin that rarely made it onto lists of competitive races. Thanks to relentless grassroots work and a surge of youth engagement, Aftyn Behn’s campaign has chipped away at that margin, bringing it down to just +4. That kind of movement doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because people are organizing, talking to neighbors, knocking doors, and showing up.Nearly 40% of TN-07 is under the age of 29, a reminder that the youth vote isn’t just important, but capable of defining the result of this election.Tennessee Democrats Have Been Building Toward This MomentThe momentum we’re seeing today is the result of years, even decades, of work by Tennessee Democrats who refused to give up on statewide organizing. For the first time in decades, the Democratic Party has active chapters in all 95 counties. That infrastructure is the backbone of everything happening now.Young people are at the heart of it.The Knox Young Dems showed up in force for both Vice President Harris' visit and the book tour, soaking in the energy and carrying it with them long after the day ended. Motivated by what they heard and saw, they made their way back to Nashville that weekend to turn that inspiration into real action. Together with TN-02 congressional candidate Michaela Barnett, they spent the afternoon canvassing in TN-07 and knocked on more than 120 doors for Aftyn’s campaign.Efforts like these show what statewide solidarity looks like: Knoxville showing up for Nashville, students stepping into their power, and organizers recognizing that change comes from every direction.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/fef9640f-07d0-48ab-a954-0891df537d17/37e3b9aa-f26b-4db3-b2bd-fb3cdfb10b0e/37e3b9aa-f26b-4db3-b2bd-fb3cdfb10b0e.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=30&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=121%2C112%2C966%2C579&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">A Statewide Day of Action: A Moment for EveryoneOrganizers are now building toward Aftyn Behn’s Day of Action on November 29th. It’s more than a local canvass; it’s a statewide call for volunteers to phone bank, door-knock, and push this race over the finish line. This moment belongs to every Tennessean who wants to be part of something bigger.When a deep red district becomes a competitive contest, every conversation counts. Every volunteer matters. Every new voter has the potential to shift the outcome.There Is Hope in TennesseePeople outside the state often talk about Tennessee as if the political story is already written. Vice President Harris’s visit, the crowds she drew, the students she inspired, and the volunteers she energized tell a very different story.Hope is here. Real, measurable, growing hope.You can feel it in the shrinking margins.You can hear it in the voices of young organizers.You can see it in the 95-county network built through persistence and belief.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/fef9640f-07d0-48ab-a954-0891df537d17/b76c0089-7a85-472f-aab8-8ca7134e22eb/b76c0089-7a85-472f-aab8-8ca7134e22eb.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=10&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C608%2C3024%2C2914&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">You can witness it in a district once dismissed as unwinnable, suddenly becoming competitive.This moment isn’t just about Aftyn. It’s about Tennessee.It’s about a new generation of voters stepping forward.It’s about a party investing deeply in its future.It’s about proving that the South has something powerful to say.

There was something different in the air when Kamala Harris came to Nashville on her recent visit. While the official reason was a book tour, the energy surrounding her visit made it clear this was about much more than a book. It was about Tennessee. It was about the South. It was about possibility.

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Election Night Watch Party

Join your democratic candidates at Hi-Wire as we watch the primary results roll in and celebrate the folks stepping up to fight for Knox County. [Paid for by Beau Hawk for Knox County Mayor]

County Commission Observer Corps

The Knox County Commission makes decisions every month on land use, healthcare, infrastructure and more - decisions that will shape Knox County for the next 30 years. Currently, the 18–35 demographic is underrepresented in these rooms. We are changing that by becoming the "eyes and ears" of the community.

Morning Coffee Meet Up

Kick off your weekend with caffeine and community! Whether you’re ready to dive into local politics or just curious about what we do, join the Knox County Young Democrats at Cultivate Coffee + Flowers. This is a casual, low-pressure environment to meet like-minded folks, discuss local issues, and find out how we’re moving Knox County forward.

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Cordell Hull Club

Join Representative Aftyn Behn for a bi-weekly political education series about the Tennessee Legislature. Learn about its history, how bills are made, and how you can best advocate for the Tennessee you want to see!

Canvass with Stephen Hood and Cadence Collins

Karns with Cadence Collins for School Board District 6. Meet at Ingles (7466 Oak Ridge Hwy).Training will provided and no prior experience necessary. Bring a friend, sun protection, walking shoes, and water.

Canvass with Stephen Hood and Breyauna Holloway

East Knox with Breyauna Holloway for School Board District 1. Meet at Austin-East High School football field (Roadrunner Stadium).Training will provided and no prior experience necessary. Bring a friend, sun protection, walking shoes, and water.

Cake Picnic - Fundraiser for Mountain Access Brigade

Husmus Studio is hosting a fundraiser with Mountain Access Brigade, a non-profit organization providing abortion access for Tennesseans. There will be over 50 cakes donated by local community members and Husmus Studio and Adrift Coffee will be providing drinks. Get tickets at the link.

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Tennessee Democrats Response Strategy (Louisiana v. Callais)

TNDP EVENT: The U.S. Supreme Court gutted the core requirement of the Voting Rights Act. This fight belongs to all of us. RSVP for a virtual briefing and join us in fighting back against a new Jim Crow South.

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Service Project - Keep Knoxville Beautiful

Join the Knox Young Dems as we roll up our sleeves for the 10th Annual South Knoxville Community Cleanup! We’re partnering with Keep Knoxville Beautiful to show some love to our local roads, creeks, and parks. Whether you're a South Knox resident or just want to help keep our city green, we want you on our team.

Canvass with Stephen Hood and Katina Sharp

Cedar Bluff with Katina Sharp for County Commission At Large Seat 10. Meet at Hey Bear Cafe.Training will provided and no prior experience necessary. Bring a friend, sun protection, walking shoes, and water.

Ever wonder how local decisions actually get made? Join the Knox Young Dems Observer Corps! We are civically engaged watchdogs who attend local government meetings to ensure transparency and accountability.

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