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We are a coalition that extends across and beyond Knoxville, and we refuse to allow a group founded on hatred of our neighbors to be established in our community. Heritage Hubs wants to build a network of properties around Knoxville to help spread their white supremacist ideology, and then replicate that network in other communities across Tennessee, Appalachia, and the rest of the US. We need to stop it here, in its infancy, before it can take root. The protest on 10/9 is the first step in that effort, but the work is still far from done. Like everything worth doing, preventing hatred from occupying our community will be a long-term project, and we need your help. Join us on 10/9 to learn how to get involved and make sure that Knoxville stays a community bound together by love, not divided by hatred.

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Hey Knoxville,

On October 10, a group of blatant white nationalists plan to hold a ‘forum’ in our city, along with the Mass Deportation Coalition.

Panelists at this hate summit include:
Ryan Neuhaus - Former Heritage Foundation Chief of Staff
Greg Bovino - Disgraced Former Border Patrol Commander
Jason Killmeyer - Former ICE Chief of Staff
C. Jay Engel - Christian Nationalist podcaster & part of a group trying to turn Gainesboro, TN into an all white, all Christian town
Monty Fritts - TN State Rep who recently called for banning Islam
Stacey Campfield - Former TN Senator known for ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills
Knoxville District 9 Commissioner Andy Fox
Tell Andy how you feel about this: andy.fox@knoxcounty.org or 865-525-8836

This group, Heritage Hubs, hopes to raise money to establish a racist home base in Knoxville, because they think we hate like they do. They’re wrong. Appalachia has a heritage of love, not hate. We take care of our neighbors here.

Join us Oct 9 @ 5pm in Market Square to let everyone know...

HATE HAS NO HOME IN KNOXVILLE.

Did you know 42% of eligible Tennessee voters didn’t even vote in the last general election? That’s nuts y’all. Imagine what could happen if we all voted… we might even get politicians and local leaders who actually care about us!

Anyway, early voting starts today and runs until August 1st. I’ve been pulling together info on local early voting locations and hours and thought I’d share here for those who may be intimidated by the process.

Early voting is quick and easy. It’s available on Saturday mornings and weekdays, has longer hours, and is less confusing because there’s only a few possible polling spots for each county.

There’s also rarely a line, and poll workers are typically really happy to see you. Plus, stickers.

Here’s how to do it:

If you're registered to vote in Anderson County, the early voting hours are 10am-6pm Mon-Fri and 9am-Noon on Saturdays. You can vote early at any of these locations:

- Midtown Community Center (Wildcat Den) in Oak Ridge, 102 Robertsville Road
- Clinton Community Center, 101 S. Hicks St.
- The North Anderson Countygovernment office, 3324 Andersonville Highway, Andersonville

Anderson county sample ballot

If you're registered to vote in Roane County, the early voting hours are 9am-5pm Mon-Fri and 9am-1pmSaturdays. You can vote early at any of these locations:

- Milestone Church in Oak Ridge, 100 Gum Hollow Road
- Kingston Community Center, 201 Patton Ferry Road
- Harriman Community Center, 630 Clinch St.
- Rockwood Community Center, 710 N. Chamberlain Ave

Roane county sample ballot

If you're registered to vote in Morgan County, you can vote early at the Morgan County Courthouse (415 N. Kingston St., Wartburg) during the early voting hours of 9am-4pm (6pm July 30th & 31st) Mon-Fri and 9am-Noon Saturdays.

Morgan county sample ballot

For other counties, find early voting info and sample ballots on your county Election Commission page.

Go vote! Then help a friend get to the polls too.

Heritage Hubs forum

From the OakRidge community on Reddit: Oak Ridge City Council meets Monday at 7 PM

From the OakRidge community on Reddit: Flock signs around OR

How to vote early in Oak Ridge