Blount County Democrats

UPDATE:  Unfortunately Kim has had to cancel her appearence at the Loudon County Picnic.  However, the ladies are still inviting everyone to come enjoy good company and food.  They have elected not to attempt to obtain a speaker at this late date to replace Kim McMillan.
Come to a free picnic … beans, hot dogs and [...]

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2009

TNDP Chair Asks Thompson To Promote Honest Health-Care Debate
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester said former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson should be embarrassed for allowing his radio show listeners to believe that health-care reform legislation now moving through Congress promotes suicide.  ”Making the wild leap that the bill promotes [...]

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President Clinton To Speak at Jackson Day

NASHVILLE – President Bill Clinton will be the keynote speaker at the Tennessee Democratic Party’s annual Jackson Day Dinner that will be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville on Saturday, Aug. 29.
“We are very pleased to have President Clinton be the [...]

Federal Judge “Puts the Brake” on Unjust Firing Forrester Praises Ruling that Preserves Rutherford County Election Administrator’s Job
 
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester said he applauds a federal judge’s ruling today that stops the firing of the Rutherford County election administrator. “This decision puts the brake on what appears to be a [...]

The following is courtesy of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee:
Tennessee Republicans preparing a redistricting power grab

We’ve known all along that the stakes couldn’t be higher in Tennessee’s closely-fought legislative elections next year, but state Republicans finally revealed their level of rank opportunism when State Rep. Gerald McCormick announced a Republican goal to gerrymander at least [...]

[ 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
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[ 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.