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Knox Dems primary election night party at Urban Bar and Corner Cafe in the Old City
Submitted by R. Neal on Sat, 2008/02/02 - 11:52am.
When: Tue. February 5, 2008 7:30 PM
The Democratic Party of Knox County is having an election night party on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at the Urban Bar and Corner Cafe, 109 North Central Ave. in Knoxville’s Old City to watch the primary returns. Festivities begin around 7:30 PM. NOTE: This is a change from the previously announced venue. More info here.
I can't quite understand having a party gathering at an "over 21" establishment. We encourage the 18-20 year old crowd to get involved, and then have a party celebration at a spot they can't get into.
Submitted by knoxrebel on Sat, 2008/02/02 - 8:16pm.
Don Daugherty
Here's the story on the Party. Plan A, I asked all 23 Democratic candidates if they wanted to participate in a Democratic Party Election Night Get Together. Not a single one responded that they wanted to participate. Only 3 responded at all. So, Plan B, I decided to have it, without their input, at the Downtown Grill on Gay Street. We were informed that we could have the meeting room upstairs that holds 50 or so, the outer room that holds another 20, and that we could spill over into the remaining upstairs to watch returns, order dinner, etc. We announced it as the location. Then on Thursday, I went back down to check the place out to see about puting a banner up and the mgr that day informed me that, uh oh, there is a basketball game that night (Florida) and so, we would have to be confined in the small room.
So, we moved to Plan C, find another location suitable for 100-150 people. My next choice, Barley's, was booked (Obama's folks), and the next 11 locations (for example, Manhattan's, Calhoun's, Holiday Inn, Marriott, Crowne Plaza) either could not hold more than 50 or were altogether booked. So, Plan D, the Urban Bar, owned by Democrats, who were thrilled at the opportunity, and the place can hold a good crowd. Jim Gray held the Party's Victory Party there in 2006 and it was a good venue.
While I appreciate the fact you must be 21, and I'm sure some 18-20 year olds might want to come, this was my call and I had to make it absent input from candidates. We waited as long as we could for them to get back to us (too long, actually). We had to be practical in making the decision. I attend almost every Democratic meeting (79 in the past 10 months), and unfortunately, can count the number of 18-20 year olds who attened without an extra hand. We want their involvement, but frankly, my experience thus far would not permit that to be the overriding factor in the location of our party. There are alternate parties going on, Barley's, for example. I am sorry for any inconvenience.
Don..thanks for the details. I understand the situation and appreciate your efforts. I can't personally think of a place that would be convenient and host that many people, so I'm sure you've made the best arrangements possible. I'll have to go hang out at a non-smoking site, but I hope your turnout is terrific and everyone is happy as the results roll in.
I can't quite understand having a party gathering at an "over 21" establishment. We encourage the 18-20 year old crowd to get involved, and then have a party celebration at a spot they can't get into.
Don Daugherty
Here's the story on the Party. Plan A, I asked all 23 Democratic candidates if they wanted to participate in a Democratic Party Election Night Get Together. Not a single one responded that they wanted to participate. Only 3 responded at all. So, Plan B, I decided to have it, without their input, at the Downtown Grill on Gay Street. We were informed that we could have the meeting room upstairs that holds 50 or so, the outer room that holds another 20, and that we could spill over into the remaining upstairs to watch returns, order dinner, etc. We announced it as the location. Then on Thursday, I went back down to check the place out to see about puting a banner up and the mgr that day informed me that, uh oh, there is a basketball game that night (Florida) and so, we would have to be confined in the small room.
So, we moved to Plan C, find another location suitable for 100-150 people. My next choice, Barley's, was booked (Obama's folks), and the next 11 locations (for example, Manhattan's, Calhoun's, Holiday Inn, Marriott, Crowne Plaza) either could not hold more than 50 or were altogether booked. So, Plan D, the Urban Bar, owned by Democrats, who were thrilled at the opportunity, and the place can hold a good crowd. Jim Gray held the Party's Victory Party there in 2006 and it was a good venue.
While I appreciate the fact you must be 21, and I'm sure some 18-20 year olds might want to come, this was my call and I had to make it absent input from candidates. We waited as long as we could for them to get back to us (too long, actually). We had to be practical in making the decision. I attend almost every Democratic meeting (79 in the past 10 months), and unfortunately, can count the number of 18-20 year olds who attened without an extra hand. We want their involvement, but frankly, my experience thus far would not permit that to be the overriding factor in the location of our party. There are alternate parties going on, Barley's, for example. I am sorry for any inconvenience.
Don..thanks for the details. I understand the situation and appreciate your efforts. I can't personally think of a place that would be convenient and host that many people, so I'm sure you've made the best arrangements possible. I'll have to go hang out at a non-smoking site, but I hope your turnout is terrific and everyone is happy as the results roll in.
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