The Raven Society

We are a non-partisan Political Action Committee. Our mission is to support candidates and issues that protect the rural, natural, and historic qualities of Blount County and East Tennessee by promoting the principles of smart growth.

2010 Local County Election Schedule

May 4th Primary - Early Voting runs April 14th - 29th
August 5th General - July 16th - 31st

Coming soon: Learn about County Commission and County Mayor Candidates here.
2010 Candidate Position Surveys were mailed out March 2nd. The requested deadline for completion is March 15th. An online version is also available for the convenience of candidates. Contact us if you are a candidate and would prefer an online survey.

If you love Blount County, you’ll love The Raven Society.

We are a group of Blount County residents who appreciate the rural character of the place we call home. And we want to maintain that inherent charm. The concerns of our community transcend party lines. Therefore, we are a non-partisan Political Action Committee. We work to support public officials and public policies that will promote the growth and development of Blount County through the basic principles of smart growth, some of which are:

• Strengthen and direct development toward existing communities
• Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty and critical
  environmental areas
• Create walkable communities
• Create a range of housing opportunities and choices
• Create a mix of land uses
• Take advantage of compact building design
• Provide a variety of transportation choices
• Make development decisions predictable, fair and cost-effective
• Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration

Click here for a fact sheet on Smart Growth.

Looking for your district's current representative to the County Commission? Click here