Blount County Democrats

 The White House, Washington
Dear Friend,

Last week, I announced United We Serve – a nationwide call to service challenging you and all Americans to volunteer this summer and be part of building a new foundation for America.
And when I say “all,” I mean everyone – young and old, from every background, all across the country. We [...]

The Blount County Democratic Women’s Club will host their Annual Hot Dog Picnic in the Park on Tuesday evening July 7, 2009 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Pavilion in Pearson Springs Park.  We will begin set up at 5:00 p.m. for those of you who are willing to help with set up.  We will [...]

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, June 17, 2008
Contact: Chip Forrester
chip@tndp.org
615-327-9779 (office)
Appropriate Response to Inappropriate Email
NASHVILLE – Today, House Speaker Kent Williams, at the urging of House Democratic Caucus Chair Mike Turner, asked Blake Graves to resign his position as an employee of the Tennessee House of Representatives for using his state email account to send an inappropriate [...]

I came across the following article on Blounttalk that I thought was worth posting.  It really does make one ponder what a single payer system would look like in this country.  I think at this point it is high time that everyone is covered regardless. Speaking from someone who has a critically ill parent who [...]

June 15, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Chip Forrester
(615) 327-9779 (office)
(615) 429-0840 (cell)
Forrester Demands Sen. Diane Black Fire Staffer Who Sent Racist Email
NASHVILLE - Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Chip Forrester denounced an email sent out by Republican staffer Sherri Goforth depicting Barack Obama as two eyes peering out of a black background.

“Is this indicative of what Senate Republicans think about [...]

At last evenings executive committee meeting there were several community events coming up that we would like to see Democrats attend.  The following is a listing of time and events for those of you who may be able to attend:
***Chilhowee View Community Center Country Breakfast Benefit- Saturday morning June 13, 2009 from 7:00 a.m. to [...]

[ June 2, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. July 7, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Blount County Democratic Women’s Club will meet on the First tuesday of the month.
All Democrats are welcomed to come and bring their spouses and friends. Go through the food bar at 6:00p with meeting to follow at 6:30p.

[ June 5, 2009; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. July 3, 2009; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] The Blount County Democratic Party invites you to attend our First Friday Luncheon, held on the first friday of each month at Ryan’s Steak House in Alcoa at 11:30AM. This event is a great chance to meet fellow democrats and others interested in seeing change in our government, locally and nationally.

Ryan’s Family Steak House
1053 Hunters [...]

[ May 21, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. June 18, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. July 16, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The Blount County Commission meets on the third Thursday of each month in room 430 of the Blount County Courthouse. The meeting begins at 7:00PM and ends at 10:00PM. We encourage residents of Blount County to attend these events to stay in touch with the direction of our local government and community.

[ May 14, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. June 11, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. July 9, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] The Blount County Democratic Party holds its Executive Committee meeting on the second Thursday of every month. This event will be held at the Blount County Public Library from 6:00PM to 7:00 PM. All are welcome to attend.