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<h4>Knock Doors with Team Hawk</h4>

<p>Help Beau Hawk win by talking directly with your neighbors across Knox County! Whether you can give an hour or an entire afternoon, every conversation helps us reach more voters and build the grassroots movement needed to win.</p>

Knock Doors with Team Hawk

<h4>Canvassing for Cadence Collins</h4>

<p>Meet for a brief training and materials, then canvass a District 6 neighborhood for School Board candidate Cadence Collins! Download MiniVAN before arriving.</p>

Canvassing for Cadence Collins

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<h4>Virtual Voter Registration Training</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Join us for a virtual training session.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">What we will cover:</strong></span></p><p>Step-by-step training on how to securely and accurately help someone register to vote in Tennessee.</p><p>Local regulations and common pitfalls to avoid so every single form gets counted.</p><p>Best practices for confidently approaching people at tables and kicking off voter conversations.</p>

Virtual Voter Registration Training

<h4>Make Calls with Team Hawk</h4>

Make Calls with Team Hawk

<h4>KYD Meetup at Knox Asian Festival</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">KYD is better in numbers—and festivals are too!</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Join us at the Knox Asian Festival from <strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">3:00–5:00 PM</strong>. We’ll meet near the <strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Tea tent</strong> on the northwest side of the festival grounds.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">KYD is attending as festival guests and will not have a booth. Festival admission requires a separate ticket, currently <strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">$3.58 for general admission</strong> and free for children under 12:</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-knox-asian-festival-tickets-1985511906561?aff=ebds" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-knox-asian-festival-tickets-1985511906561?aff=ebds</strong></a></span></p>

KYD at the Knox Asian Festival

<h4>Coffee, Civic & Cream</h4>

<p>Join us for a downtown early-vote meetup built for people who want civic participation to feel more social, welcoming, and connected. We know it’s better in numbers, and for anyone who wants to vote alongside others in community, this is a chance to do exactly that.</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">11:00 AM–12:00 PM</strong></span><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"> </strong>— Coffee at Mahalo</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">12:00 PM</strong> </span>— Meet / head to vote at the City-County Building</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">~12:30–1:00 PM</strong> </span>— Regroup on the lawn near the 9/11 memorial</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">~1:00–2:00 PM</strong></span><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"> </strong>— Ice cream at Cruze Farm</p>

Coffee, Civic & Cream

<h4>GOTV Phone Banking for Cadence Collins</h4>

<p>Help contact District 6 voters and make sure they know when, where, and how to vote for Cadence Collins. Sign up for a shift and make calls anytime between 9:00 AM and 7:30 PM.</p>

GOTV Phone Banking for Cadence Collins

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Join us for a virtual training session.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">What we will cover:</strong></span></p><p>Step-by-step training on how to securely and accurately help someone register to vote in Tennessee.</p><p>Local regulations and common pitfalls to avoid so every single form gets counted.</p><p>Best practices for confidently approaching people at tables and kicking off voter conversations.</p>

<h4>Halloween Phone Bank &amp; Sip: <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">The Call Is Coming From Inside the Party</span></h4>

<p><strong>What's your favorite scary movie? You're already in one.</strong></p><p>This Halloween, the calls are coming from inside the party!</p><p>Join Knox County Young Democrats for a spooky evening of drinks, snacks, and community action as we connect with voters, share voting information, and raise funds to support KYD's work throughout Knox County.</p><p>Whether you're an experienced phone banker or making your first call, we'll provide the guidance and materials you need. Come enjoy some Halloween fun, meet fellow KYDs, and get involved!</p><p>Costumes encouraged, refreshments planned, and no experience necessary. Attendance is free, and donations are voluntary.<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Knoxville, TN - TBD</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">VOTE. DONATE. CHANGE THE ENDING.</strong></span></p>

 Halloween Phone Bank & Sip: The Call Is Coming From Inside the Party

<h4>Canvass with Stephen Hood for Trustee</h4>

<p>Training will provided and no prior experience necessary. Bring a friend, sun protection, walking shoes, and water.</p>

Canvass with Stephen Hood for Trustee

<h4>Civic Skills Lab: Digital Democracy</h4>

<p>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.</p>

Civic Skills Lab: Digital Democracy

<h4>Vote Ready Pop-Up</h4>

<p>Join Knox Young Dems for a low-pressure voter registration and vote-ready pop-up before the July 7th registration deadline for the August election.</p><p>We’ll be helping people register to vote, update their voter information, check their status, and get connected with KYD.</p><p>Whether you need to register, make sure your info is current, or just want to get election-ready, stop by and see us.</p>

Vote Ready Pop-Up

<h4>April Morning Coffee</h4>

<p>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.</p>

April Morning Coffee

<h4>Board of Education: Book Ban Call to Action - Work Session</h4>

<p>The battle for our public school shelves didn't end with getting <em>Roots</em> back on the grid. It exposed just how much of the book review process is happening completely in the dark. A closed-door committee shouldn't be making decisions that dictate what access 60,000+ local students have to information and diverse stories.</p><p>That is exactly why the Knox Young Dems are standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the League of Women Voters and their 14 community partners. We need a heavy presence of young progressives to echo this call for absolute transparency, accountability, and a formal, inclusive process at the Board of Education. Let's back this initiative, pack the upcoming board meetings, and make sure our local leaders hear us loud and clear!</p>

Board of Education: Book Ban Call to Action

<h4>So Kno Pride</h4>

<p>How to get involved:</p><p>Volunteer for a Tabling Shift </p><p>Help us staff our booth! We are looking for volunteers to take 2-hour shifts to help register voters, talk to community members, and collect mutual aid donations. No experience is necessary - we will provide all the training and materials. Select your preferred shift time when you sign up!</p>

So Kno Pride & Karaoke Night

<h4>Community Canvas for Cadence Collins</h4>

<p>Join us as we door-knock to elect Cadence Collins as&nbsp;the Knox County District 6 School Board representative!</p><p><strong>How does it work?</strong> We will meet at the Food City parking lot, wait about 5 min to allow everyone to arrive, have a mini training session for any newcomers, and then carpool to a local neighborhood to canvass together for about an hour.</p>

Community Canvas for Cadence Collins

<h4>KCDP - Truman Day Dinner 2026</h4>

<p>Join KYD as we support the Knox County Democratic Party at <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Truman Day 2026</strong>,</span> KCDP’s largest annual fundraiser. This year’s featured speakers are State Representative Aftyn Behn and writer, strategist, and organizer Corbin Trent.<br></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">This is a KCDP-hosted, ticketed event. Tickets are required through KCDP.</strong></span></p>

KCDP - Truman Day Dinner 2026

<h4>Pies in the Park with Katina Sharp</h4>

<p>Join us for a house party in the Park to learn more about Katina Sharp's vision for Knoxville and her campaign for at-large County Commissioner.</p>

Pies in the Park with Katina Sharp

<h4>What's Your Favorite Scary Movie? <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">You're Already in One.</span></h4>

<p>This Halloween, the scariest stories aren't just on the screen. Join Knox County Young Democrats for a hauntingly different Halloween campaign where every action matters.</p>

What's Your Favorite Scary Movie? You're Already in One.

<h4>Get Out the Vote Rally &amp; Canvass with Jerri Green &amp; Stephen Hood</h4>

<p>Join Jerri Green, Stephen Hood, and Democratic candidates from across Knox County for a voter rally and door knocking! Wear blue or your candidate/Dems gear and come out to the West Hills Park gazebo on August 2 at 4:30pm. After the rally attendees will break into groups and canvass with candidates.</p><p>Special guest speakers to be announced!</p>

Get Out the Vote Rally & Canvass with Jerri Green & Stephen Hood

<h4>Knox Dems Election Night Victory Party</h4>

<p>Join KCDP and Democrats from across Knox County as we watch the election results, celebrate the work of candidates and volunteers, and gather for the Knox Dems’ official Election Night Victory Party.</p>

Knox Dems Election Night Victory Party

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<h4>KNOX COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION DAY</h4>

<p>Follow the RSVP link to find your voting location via voter look up.</p>

KNOX COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION DAY

<h4>Coalition Cocktails: A Mutual Aid Mixer</h4>

<p>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!</p><p>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.</p>

Coalition Cocktails: A Mutual Aid Mixer

<h4>ACLU TN: 2026 Legislative Advocacy Round-Up</h4>

<p>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.</p>

ACLU TN: 2026 Legislative Advocacy Round-Up

<h4>Vibin w KYD</h4>

<p>Vibin w KYD is a casual newcomer-friendly social night where people can meet the chapter, make connections, and hang out outside of a formal meeting or election event. Come catch the vibe, meet new folks, and get to know KYD.</p><p>We’ll be there from 7:00–9:00 PM, with live Latin music / DJ energy afterward. Whether you’re brand new, thinking about getting involved, or just want to meet people in a more relaxed setting, this is an easy place to start.</p>

Vibin w KYD

<h4>Observer Corps: Knox Co Commission</h4>

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

Observer Corps: Knox Co Commission

<h4>Canvass with Stephen Hood and Brandy Jenkins</h4>

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

<h4>Put Hope to Work: Summer Field Kickoff</h4>

<p>Ready to put hope to work this summer? Join us for Team Michaela's Summer Field Kickoff on Sunday June 7th from 11AM–2PM!</p><p>We'll be setting up outreach stations for relational organizing, phone banking, and canvassing so you can find the best fit for your skills and schedule.</p>

Put Hope to Work: Summer Field Kickoff

<h4>Phone Bank with Michaela for Tennessee</h4>

<p>Reach voters across the TN-02 district with Michaela Barnett's message. Training and support are provided for new and returning volunteers.</p>

Phone Bank with Michaela for Tennessee

<h4>Canvas for Cadence Collins</h4>

<h4>Saturday Spruce &amp; Schulz</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Give back, then kick back. Join KYD as we volunteer with Keep Knoxville Beautiful during its August Saturday Spruce Up from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, followed by lunch and a casual social at Schulz Bräu beginning at 12:30 PM.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">You’re welcome to attend the cleanup, the social, or both. Cleanup volunteers must register separately through Keep Knoxville Beautiful using the official registration link below:</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><a href="https://app.betterunite.com/keepknoxvillebeautiful-augustsaturdayspruceup2026" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong>https://app.betterunite.com/keepknoxvillebeautiful-augustsaturdayspruceup2026</strong></a></span></p><p>When registering, please note that you are volunteering with the Knox County Young Democrats.</p>

Saturday Spruce & Schulz

<h4>Coffee and Canvassing</h4>

<p>Kick off your weekend with caffeine, community, and grassroots action! Whether you’re ready to dive into local politics or just curious about what we do, join the Knox County Young Democrats for Coffee and Canvassing. We're meeting up at Honeybee Coffee to connect, fuel up, and then head out together to knock doors and build power for Michaela for TN!</p>

Morning Coffee Meet Up

<h4>General Membership Meeting</h4>

<p>This meeting is the heartbeat of our organization. We’ll be discussing our strategy for the upcoming months, outlining our goals for Knox County, and ensuring every member has a voice in our movement.</p>

General Membership Meeting

<h4>Canvassing for Cadence</h4>

<p>Join us to canvass for Cadence Collins in her campaign as Knox County District 6 School Board representative.</p>

Canvassing for Cadence

<h4>No AI Data Centers In Our Swamp Advocacy Night</h4>

<p>Join the Knox Young Dems at Public House for a Shrek-themed Data Center Advocacy Night to help us launch our "No AI Data Centers in Our Swamp" campaign.</p>

No AI Data Centers In Our Swamp Advocacy Night

<h4>KYD x Keep Knoxville Beautiful: <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">October Saturday Spruce Up</span></h4>

<p><strong>Give back with KYD at the North Knoxville City Recycling Center Cleanup!</strong></p><p>We’re joining Keep Knoxville Beautiful for a morning of community service on <strong>Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM–12 PM</strong>.</p><p>Volunteers will help remove litter and clean up areas surrounding the North Knoxville City Recycling Center. Keep Knoxville Beautiful will provide cleanup supplies, including litter pickers, gloves, safety vests, and trash bags.</p><p><strong>RSVP with KYD if you plan to join us!</strong> Once we know how many volunteers are participating, we’ll coordinate our group registration and any additional details with Keep Knoxville Beautiful.</p>

KYD: Keep Knoxville Beautiful– East Knox Cleanup

<h4>County Commission Observer Corps</h4>

KYD: County Commission Observer Corps

<h4>Camp Cavalry: Volunteer Information &amp; Training for Michaela Barnett</h4>

<p>Learn about Michaela Barnett's campaign voter outreach program and ways to get involved through phone banking, canvassing, events, and other volunteer work.</p>

Camp Cavalry: Volunteer Information & Training for Michaela Barnett

<p><strong>A new spot every last Friday.</strong><br>This October, we're heading to Maple Lane Farms for an evening of fall festivities, hayrides, campfires, food, and Halloween fun!</p><p><strong>Cost and transportation shouldn't be barriers to joining us!</strong> KYD can help cover activity costs upon request, and we'll coordinate carpooling based on RSVPs.</p>

<h4>Last Fridays w/ KYD: <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">Fall Night at Maple Lane Farms</span></h4>

<p><strong>A new spot every last Friday.</strong><br>This October, we're heading to Maple Lane Farms for an evening of fall festivities, hayrides, campfires, food, and Halloween fun!<br></p><p><strong>Cost and transportation shouldn't be barriers to joining us!</strong> KYD can help cover activity costs upon request, and we'll coordinate carpooling based on RSVPs.</p>

Last Friday w/ KYD

<h4>Joint Canvassing with Michaela Barnett and Cadence Collins</h4>

<p>It's time to hit the doors! Help Team Cadence &amp; Michaela connect with voters across District 6, one conversation at a time.</p><p>Canvassing is the most powerful thing you can do for this campaign, and we'll teach you everything you need to know.</p><p>Training provided, no experience necessary; bring a friend, comfortable shoes, and water!</p>

Joint Canvassing with Michaela Barnett and Cadence Collins

<h4>October Membership Meeting: <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">Continuity, Pumpkins &amp; Coats</span></h4>

<p>Join KYD for our October General Membership Meeting, featuring fall pumpkin decorating and the kickoff of our <strong>Coats for the Cold</strong> collection supporting KARM!</p><p>Bring your own pumpkin and a new or gently used coat if you're able. KYD will provide decorating supplies and have a few extra pumpkins available.</p><p>Connect with fellow members, hear chapter updates, and help us prepare for the months ahead!</p>

KYD October Membership Meeting: Continuity, Pumpkins & Coats

<h4>National Voter Registration Day: KYD x KCDP</h4>

<p>KYD and the Knox County Democratic Party are teaming up for <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">National Voter Registration Day</strong> </span>on <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Tuesday, September 15 from 5:30–7 PM</strong></span>.</p><p>We’ll be helping people register to vote, check their registration status, update their information or address, and make sure they’re ready for the November election.</p><p>We have a <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">virtual voter registration training on Tuesday, September 8 from 7–8 PM</strong></span> for anyone planning to volunteer. If you can’t make our session, we recommend completing the Tennessee Secretary of State’s online voter registration drive training beforehand:</p><p><a href="https://sos.tn.gov/elections/services/voter-registration-drive-training">https://sos.tn.gov/elections/services/voter-registration-drive-training</a></p><p>Can’t make either training? <strong>Still come.</strong> We’ll have experienced volunteers there, all the supplies and materials you need, and we can show you the ropes before we get started.</p>

KYD × TNCD Voter Registration Drive 

<h4>Election Night Watch Party</h4>

<p>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. </p><p>[Paid for by Beau Hawk for Knox County Mayor]</p>

Election Night Watch Party

<h4>Club Cavalry: Volunteer Happy Hour &amp; Friend-Banking with Michaela Barnett </h4>

<p>Build community with Team Michaela while talking to friends and supporters about the campaign for TN-02 district.</p>

Club Cavalry: Volunteer Happy Hour & Friend-Banking with Michaela Barnett 

<h4>Board of Education: Book Ban Call to Action - Regular Meeting</h4>

Board of Education: Book Ban Call to Action - Regular Meeting

<h4>Juneteenth Parade: Walk with Cadence Collins</h4>

<p>Join Knox Young Democrats in supporting one of our very own Young Dems, Cadence Collins, candidate for School Board, as we walk with her in Knoxville’s Juneteenth Parade!</p><p>As we celebrate the emancipation of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, we also recognize that the work of achieving true freedom and equality continues. From book bans and attacks on public education to redistricting and barriers to representation, showing up in solidarity remains essential.</p><p>Parade registration and lineup begin at 8:30 AM at Chilhowee Park, with step-off at 10:00 AM. Following the parade, Juneteenth festivities will continue at Dr. Walter Hardy Park from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM with music, entertainment, vendors, and family-friendly activities.</p><p>Sign up and join us in supporting Cadence and celebrating Juneteenth with our community!</p>

AIA East Tennessee Juneteenth Spruce Up

<h4>KYD Observer Corps: <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">Knox County Commission</span></h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Local government matters, and knowing what our elected officials are doing starts with showing up.</strong></span></p><p>Join Knox County Young Democrats' Observer Corps as we attend the Knox County Commission meeting and observe local government in action.</p><p>Our Observer Corps helps Knox County stay informed about issues affecting our home, understand how local decisions are made, and encourage civic accountability through consistent public participation.</p><p>You don't need any experience attending government meetings. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn!</p>

County Commission Observer Corps

<h4>Joint Canvass with Katherine Bike &amp; Beau Hawk</h4>

<p>Join Knox County School Board candidate, Katherine Bike and Knox County Mayoral candidate Beau Hawk for a joint Friday canvass. Meet at Blue Grass Elementary before heading out to talk with voters.</p>

Joint Canvass with Katherine Bike & Beau Hawk

<h4>Joint Canvassing with Stephen Hood and Cadence Collins</h4>

<p>Are you ready to knock doors with Stephen and Cadence? Join us to help connect with voters and spread the word about their campaigns for Knox County Trustee and School Board District 6.</p><p>Training will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Bring a friend, sun protection, walking shoes, and water. Meet at Victor Ashe Park.</p>

Joint Canvassing with Stephen Hood and Cadence Collins

<h4>Swimming in Solidarity</h4>

<p>Join KYD for a laid-back summer hang at Fort Dickerson Quarry. This is a low-pressure, bring-a-friend afternoon built around fun, connection, and community. We’ll cool off, hang out, and enjoy some summer time together.</p>

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August 6, 2026 Knox County General Election

Cadence Collins

knox county school board district 6

Katina Sharp

Knox County Commission
At-Large Seat 10

Beau Hawk

Knox County
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2026 Knox County Gubernatorial & Federal/State General Election