Young Professionals of Knoxville, the Young Professional Democrats of East TN, Knox Country Young Republican Federation, and the Knoxville Overground have teamed up to host a mayoral candidate forum at the KMA on Tuesday Aug. 30th. More info in the press release after the jump...

Knoxville Young Professionals Mayoral Forum, August 30th
"Under 40" crowd to host forum and political symposium

Four of Knoxville’s Young Professional groups have teamed up to host a joint debate for the five candidates currently running for city Mayor Tuesday, August 30th at the Knoxville Museum of Art, 6:30-9:30 p.m. -- Young Professionals of Knoxville, the Young Professional Democrats of East TN, Knox Country Young Republican Federation, and the Knoxville Overground. A meet and greet will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the League of Women Voters conducting a "What City Government Does" presentation at 7:30 p.m. and the debate following at 8:00 pm.

This event will be unique from the other forums with its questions targeted toward issues facing young professionals and other under 40 groups.

WHO:

Hosts:
Young Professionals of Knoxville
Young Professional Democrats of East TN
Knox Country Young Republican Federation
Knoxville Overground

Moderator:
Erin Donovan, WBIR

Mayoral Candidates:
Bo Bennett
Ivan Harmon
Joe Hultquist
Mark Padgett
Madeline Rogero
All State Senate and City Council Candidates
All Political Parties of Knoxville

WHEN:
Tuesday, August 30th
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Debate begins at 8:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 Worlds Fair Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37916