Footer

Page Intro

Issues

Header

Disclaimer: These events are hosted by independent candidate campaigns and are not sponsored by KYD.Get on the Map: Want your campaign events listed here? Fill out our <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdClJiQTEQJkHumfUsaLP1QQXw6a7_gpkE2yxOSCcx03OAMFg/viewform?usp=dialog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">KYD Candidate Event Submission Form</a>

2026 Candidate Field Calendar

Candidate Calendar

<h2>Your Ultimate Voting Toolkit</h2>Whether you need to register, grab a mail-in ballot, or track down your early voting location, you are in the right place. Let's make sure your voice is heard this August!

Check your voter registration

Register to vote

Request a mail ballot

Early voting locations

Election Day voting locations

August 6th sample ballot

Resources

Help fund the future of Knox County. Even a $10 donation makes an impact!

Fund the Movement

<h3>Contribute now to support our campaign!</h3>

Landing Popup

Join Knox County's newest generation of Democratic leaders. We're organizing, advocating, and making our voices heard on the issues that matter most to young Tennesseans.

Building a Stronger Knox County, Together

Intro to the bios section can be written here.

Meet the 2026-2027 Executive Board

President &amp; Founder

Solomon

Vice President

VACANT

Secretary

Treasurer

Devan

People With Bios

Events

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatu

Our Gallery

Gallery

Headline Text Here

<h2>Our Story</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/fef9640f-07d0-48ab-a954-0891df537d17/def05400-0681-43de-8912-0c0b88a4c340/def05400-0681-43de-8912-0c0b88a4c340.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=8&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=-6&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C7728%2C5152&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h4>The newly chartered Knox County Young Democrats are here to make things happen.&nbsp; </h4><h4>We believe in the power of young people to shape the future of our community. Through direct action, organizing, and showing up for each other, we're building a movement rooted in justice and real opportunity for all of Knox County.</h4><h4>This is where we organize, advocate, and make our voices heard on the issues that matter most to young Tennesseans.</h4>

Text

Events

Contact

Ready to make be the change? Complete these steps to become a member in good standing.

Join the Movement

membership

voter status

constitution

pay dues

Timeline

Volunteer

Join our growing community of young Democrats. Membership gives you access to exclusive events, leadership opportunities, and a network of like-minded activists. From happy hours to phone banks, voter registration drives to guest speaker series, there's always something happening.

News

Events Post

About

The Knox County Young Democrats is a newly chartered organization dedicated to empowering young progressives across our community. We bring together students, young professionals, and activists who believe in creating positive change through grassroots organizing and civic engagement.Whether you're passionate about economic justice, climate action, voting rights, or building a more inclusive community, you'll find your place here. We're building something new from the ground up and we want you to be part of it.

News Post

Your front-row seat to how we’re organizing, advocating, and showing up for East Tennessee.COMING SOON

Knox County Young Democrats

News Preview

Issues Post

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO SEE OUR UPCOMING EVENTS AND WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!

KYD is officially accepting endorsement requests for the 2026 election cycle!&nbsp;

Call to Action

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

2026 Knox County General Election / Federal + State Primary Election

IconVoting3

<h2>August 6th</h2>

IconCalendar1

<h2>July 17th - </h2><h2>August 1st</h2>

IconVoting1

<h2>Apply by July 27th</h2>

Check if you're registered to vote

Early Voting Locations

Voting

Donate

2026 Knox County General &amp; Federal/State Primary Elections

<h2>July 17th - August 1st</h2>Registration Deadline: July 7th

<h2>Apply by July 27th</h2>Return Deadline: Before close of polls on Election Day

checkMark

IconStar1

Equity &amp; Inclusion

Community Power

Accountability

Innovation

Sustainability

<h3>Our Purpose</h3>KYD exists to amplify the voices of young people (ages 18–35) in Knox County, ensuring they have a seat at the table in shaping local, state, and national politics. We aim to build a sustainable pipeline of Democratic leaders, expand civic engagement, and create meaningful community impact through organizing, advocacy, and education.

Priorities List

Sign up for our monthly newsletter! Stay up to date with what we've been up to, upcoming events and ways to get involved.

Stay Connected

Long Form

Click each candidate for more information on their website.

2026 KYD Candidate Endorsements

knox county school board district 6

Cadence Collins

Headshots

Get your volunteers excited with a little intro to the events section!

Upcoming KYD Events

KYD Events

Home

About Us

Get Involved

News

Elections & Endorsements

Write a short blurb about an issue your campaign is highlighting. Try to keep the text a similar size between the various issue blurbs.

Holding ourselves and our institutions to high standards.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

Canvass with Stephen Hood for Trustee

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

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.

Board of Education: Book Ban Call to Action - Work Session

The battle for our public school shelves didn't end with getting Roots 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.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!

Board of Education: Book Ban Call to Action

So Kno Pride

How to get involved:Volunteer for a Tabling Shift 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!

So Kno Pride & Karaoke Night

Community Canvas for Cadence Collins

Join us as we door-knock to elect Cadence Collins as&nbsp;the Knox County District 6 School Board representative!How does it work? 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.

Pies in the Park with Katina Sharp

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.

Building durable, grassroots networks.

Community Power

KNOX COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION DAY

Follow the RSVP link to find your voting location via voter look up.

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.

Observer Corps: Knox Co Commission

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.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.

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.

Put Hope to Work: Summer Field Kickoff

Ready to put hope to work this summer? Join us for Team Michaela's Summer Field Kickoff on Sunday June 7th from 11AM–2PM!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.

Coffee and Canvassing

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!

Morning Coffee Meet Up

General Membership Meeting

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.

Canvassing for Cadence

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

No AI Data Centers In Our Swamp Advocacy Night

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.

County Commission Observer Corps

KYD: County Commission Observer Corps

Virtual Voter Registration Training

Join us for a virtual training session.What we will cover:Step-by-step training on how to securely and accurately help someone register to vote in Tennessee.Local regulations and common pitfalls to avoid so every single form gets counted.Best practices for confidently approaching people at tables and kicking off voter conversations.

Joint Canvassing with Michaela Barnett and Cadence Collins

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

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]

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

Juneteenth Parade: Walk with Cadence Collins

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!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.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.Sign up and join us in supporting Cadence and celebrating Juneteenth with our community!

AIA East Tennessee Juneteenth Spruce Up

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.

Joint Canvassing with Stephen Hood and Cadence Collins

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.Training will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Bring a friend, sun protection, walking shoes, and water. Meet at Victor Ashe Park.

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.

May Morning Coffee

Hardin Valley Canvas with Cadence Collins

Join us as we door-knock to elect Cadence Collins as&nbsp;the Knox County District 6 School Board representative!How does it work? We will join up together, wait for about 5 min to allow for 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.

Centering marginalized voices

Camp Cavalry: Volunteer Information & Training for Michaela for TN

Join us for Camp Cavalry, our volunteer training for Michaela's campaign! We'll walk through our voter outreach program and share all the ways you can get involved; phone banking, canvassing, events, and more.

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.

Joint Canvassing with Michaela Barnett and Lindsay Young Honaker

It's time to hit the doors! Help Team Michaela connect with voters across TN-02 one conversation at a time.Canvassing is the most powerful thing you can do for this campaign, and we'll teach you everything you need to know.Training provided, no experience necessary; bring a friend, comfortable 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.

Mountain Access Brigade Cake Picnic

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.

Write a little something about your ballot initiative here. You can only write about a paragraph here, but you can create full issue pages on the What It Does page.

More laughter

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.

General Member Meeting

Community Event

KYD Event

Volunteer for Local Candidates

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Join Knox County Young Democrats in Knoxville. Volunteer, attend events, and help elect Democrats through year-round organizing and community action today.

2026 Knox County General & Federal/State Primary Elections

Election Day

August 6th

Early In-Person Voting

July 17th - August 1st

Mail-in Voting

Apply by July 27th

PREP IT. PLAN IT. CAST IT.

Your Ultimate Voting Toolkit

Check your voter registration

Register to vote

Request a mail ballot

Early voting locations

Election Day voting locations

August 6th sample ballot

we proudly support our local candidates

2026 KYD Candidate Endorsements

Cadence Collins

knox county school board district 6

KYD is officially accepting endorsement requests for the 2026 election cycle!

Election Day

August 6th

Early In-Person Voting

July 17th - August 1st

Mail-in Voting

Apply by July 27th

PREP IT. PLAN IT. CAST IT.

Your Ultimate Voting Toolkit

Register to vote

Request a mail ballot

Early voting locations

Election Day voting locations

August 6th sample ballot

we proudly support our local candidates

2026 KYD Candidate Endorsements

Cadence Collins

knox county school board district 6

KYD is officially accepting endorsement requests for the 2026 election cycle!

make an impact

2026 Candidate Field Calendar