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<p><strong>Michaela Barnett </strong>is a local small business owner and an engineer who spent the last year working in Congress. </p><p>She learned the value of a hard day’s work early on, doing barn chores before and after school. </p><p>Michaela knows firsthand what it means to make payroll, care for the land, and solve problems.</p>

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<h4>An Economy that Works for East Tennesseans</h4>

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<h4>Investing in Tennessee's Infrastructure and Workforce</h4>

<h5>Michaela Barnett spent last year working in Congress, where she saw firsthand what was broken:</h5><h5>Leaders who wouldn’t work together to deliver commonsense solutions.</h5><h5>Representatives more loyal to special interest groups than the people who elected them.</h5><h5>Career politicians afraid to call out their own party when they got it wrong.</h5>

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<h4>21+ Progressive Speed Dating with Knox Social Club</h4>

<p><strong>Ready to meet your progressive match in Knoxville?</strong></p><p>Join Michaela for Tennessee and Knox Social Club for a 21+ Progressive Speed Dating at Crafty Bastard Brewery West! Meet like-minded folks, share great conversation, and connect with people who care about the future of East Tennessee.</p><p>After purchasing your ticket, you'll head to&nbsp;Pinyada to let us know who you want to meet during the event!</p>

21+ Progressive Speed Dating with Knox Social Club

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/23</h4>

<p>Help us reach voters across TN-02! We're making calls to share Michaela's message and talk to voters across the district. Training provided &amp; no experience necessary! Bring a laptop or phone.</p>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/23

<h4>Meet & Greet at Remedy Coffee</h4>

<p>Meet Michaela Barnett at Remedy Coffee! We're gathering to discuss what's working, what's not, and how we can build a government that actually serves the people of TN-02. Bring your questions and your ideas!</p>

Meet & Greet at Remedy Coffee

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/9</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/9

<h4>SoKno Pride</h4>

<p>Join Michaela for Tennessee at SoKno Pride! Celebrate love, community, and pride in the heart of South Knoxville. SoKno Pride brings neighbors, families, friends, and allies together for a joyful day filled with connection, visibility, and celebration.</p><p>Interested in helping with our booth at SoKno Pride? RSVP today! </p>

SoKno Pride

<h4>First Friday Poster Competition at Ricky's</h4>

<p>Come see community-submitted campaign poster designs, vote for your favorite, and celebrate our local artists while meeting Michaela Barnett and fellow supporters.</p><p>Your vote matters - help us pick the design that will represent hope and change throughout our district!</p>

First Friday Poster Competition at Ricky's

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<h4>ICE in our communities makes all of us less safe | Opinion</h4>

<p>This administration has been characterized by chaos, corruption, and bad governance – and we are supposed to believe that they are up to the task of running another country in addition to our own?</p>

<h4>What happened to the president of peace and small government? | Letter</h4>

<h4>30+ Speed Dating with Michaela for Tennessee & Knox Social Club</h4>

<p>Looking to connect with like-minded folks in East Tennessee? Join us for our 30+ Progressive Speed Dating - a fun way to meet new people who share your values and build community around the issues that matter. Come find love, share stories, and discover the power of connecting with your neighbors.</p>

30+ Speed Dating with Michaela for Tennessee & Knox Social Club

<p>We're excited for our first canvass! Location and sign-up info coming SOON! </p>

<h4>Michaela for Tennessee Canvassing Launch!</h4>

<p>We're hitting the doors for the very first time as Team Michaela! Help us connect with voters across Knox County, training provided and no experience necessary. Just bring your walking shoes!</p>

First Canvass!

<h4>Camp Cavalry Phone Bank</h4>

Camp Cavalry Phone Bank

<h4>Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee 6/23</h4>

<p>We're hitting the doors with Team Michaela! Help us connect with voters across Knox County, training provided and no experience necessary. Just bring your walking shoes!</p>

Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee 6/23

<h4>Camp Cavalry Outreach Training & Volunteer Information</h4>

<p>Join us for an in person Camp Cavalry on Tuesday, May 12th from 6-7:30pm at Printshop Beer Co. <br>Camp Cavalry is our volunteer training for Michaela's campaign and we'll walk through our voter outreach program and share all the ways you can get involved: phone banking, canvassing, events, and more. </p><p>Even if you’ve attended Camp Cavalry before, you won’t want to miss a special announcement about a brand new outreach program we can't wait to share with you! This one's going to change how we connect with our community, and you'll want to be in the room when it launches.</p>

Camp Cavalry Outreach Training & Volunteer Information 

<h4>Friend-Banking Empower Office Hours 6/11</h4>

<p>Join us on Thursdays from 6-7pm for a brief Empower training session followed by time for your questions.</p><p>Empower is our volunteer portal where you can friend-bank within your network and help spread the message of hope across district 2!</p><p>We also offer exclusive opportunities and announcements on the app you won't want to miss! Sign up for your training today.</p>

Friend-Banking Empower Office Hours 6/11

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/14</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/14

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 3/3</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 3/3

<p>Meet Michaela Barnett in Cumberland Gap for an evening of conversation and community. Learn how we're doing things differently as well as sign-up to volunteer for what we know works. Please bring a friend, a question or two, and your hope for a better East Tennessee!</p>

<h4>Meet & Greet in Cumberland Gap</h4>

Meet & Greet in Cumberland Gap

<h4>Canvass with Cadence Collins in Karns!</h4>

<p>We're hitting the doors with Team Michaela and Knox Co School Board District 6 candidate Cadence Collins! Help us connect with voters across Knox County, training provided and no experience necessary. Just bring your walking shoes!</p>

Canvass with Cadence Collins in Karns!

<p>Learn the basics of voter outreach - phone banking, canvassing, and how to have great conversations with voters. No experience needed! After, stick around and build community with fellow Cavalry members! </p>

Camp Cavalry Outreach Training & Volunteer Information

<h4>Michaela for TN Canvass 4/11</h4>

<p>Join Team Michaela as we hit the doors in Knox County! Help us bring Michaela's message directly to voters across the district. Training provided, no experience necessary. Just show up and bring your walking shoes!</p>

Michaela for TN Canvass 4/11

<h4>Meet Michaela at the Lighthouse Fundraiser!</h4>

<p>Join Michaela Barnett and the volunteer Cavalry for an evening of conversation and community.&nbsp;Michaela is excited to meet you, share remarks, and answer your questions.&nbsp;</p><p>Please bring a friend or two, your questions, and your hope for a better East Tennessee!</p>

Meet Michaela at the Lighthouse Fundraiser

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<h2>Common Sense, Dignified Immigration</h2>

<h2>Invest in Education</h2>

<p>Want to walk with Team Michaela in a neighborhood parade to connect with voters and show community support? </p><p>Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes!</p><p>We will be provided with more specific line up times, parking information, and expectations as we get closer tot he event!&nbsp;</p>

<h4>Knoxville St. Patrick's Day Parade</h4>

<p>We're looking forward to the St. Patrick's Day Parade! Sign up if you'd like to volunteer to walk next to Michaela for TN's vehicle and some special guests! </p>

Knoxville St. Patrick's Day Parade 

<h4>Michaela for TN Canvass 6/16</h4>

<p>We're hitting the doors with Team Michaela in Bearden! Help us connect with voters across Knox County, training provided and no experience necessary. Just bring your walking shoes!</p>

Michaela for TN Canvass 6/16

<h2>Reproductive Freedom</h2>

<h4>Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee 7/9</h4>

<p>We're hitting the doors with Team Michaela and Knox Trustee candidate Stephen Hood! Help us connect with voters across Knox County, training provided and no experience necessary. Just bring your walking shoes!</p>

Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee 7/9

<h4>Friend-Banking Empower Office Hours 6/4</h4>

Friend-Banking Empower Office Hours 6/4

<h4>Friend-Banking Empower Office Hours</h4>

Friend-Banking Empower Office Hours 

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/30</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/30

<h2>LGBTQIA+ Rights</h2>

<h4>Camp Cavalry 7/8</h4>

<p>Join us for Camp Cavalry, our volunteer training for Michaela's campaign! We'll walk through our voter outreach program and share all the ways you can get involved; phone banking, canvassing, events, and more.</p><p>The most powerful thing you can do for this campaign doesn't require knocking a single door, it starts with a conversation. Join us for Camp Cavalry on Wednesdays from 6–7:00PM on Google Meet and learn how to bring the people in your life into our movement.</p><p>No experience necessary and training is provided. Just bring your energy and a laptop or phone!</p>

Camp Cavalry 7/8

<h4>Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee & Stephen Hood for Trustee 6/25</h4>

Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee & Stephen Hood for Trustee 6/25

<h4>Meet & Greet with Lindsay Honaker for State House & Michaela Barnett for Congress</h4>

<p>Come meet two candidates who believe in putting people first!</p><p>Join Michaela Barnett, running for Congress in TN-02, and Lindsay Honaker, running for State House District 14, for a community meet and greet.</p><p>Come hear from both candidates, ask your questions, and connect with your neighbors. All are welcome, bring a friend, a family member, or both!</p>

Meet & Greet with Lindsay Honaker for State House & Michaela Barnett for Congress

<h4>Meet & Greet at The Empty Cup</h4>

<p>Meet Michaela Barnett at The Empty Cup! We're gathering to discuss what's working, what's not, and how we can build a government that actually serves the people of TN-02. Bring your questions and your ideas!</p>

Meet & Greet at The Empty Cup

<h4>Michaela for TN Canvass 4/18</h4>

<p>Join Team Michaela as we hit the doors in Blount County! Help us bring Michaela's message directly to voters across the district. Training provided, no experience necessary — just show up and bring your walking shoes!</p>

Michaela for TN Canvass 4/18

<h2>Regulate AI &amp; Massive Data Centers</h2>

<h4>Join Team Michaela for 4th of July in Loudon!</h4>

<p>Walk with Team Michaela and the Loudon County Democrats at the Loudon 4th of July parades! Wear your merch, grab a sign, and show your support. RSVP today!</p>

Join Team Michaela for 4th of July in Loudon! 

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/9</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/9

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela for Tennessee 6/2</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela for Tennessee 6/2

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/23</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/23

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<h2>Protect East Tennesseans' Privacy</h2>

<h4>Michaela for TN @ Campbell County Democratic Party Summer Picnic</h4>

<p>Join the Campbell County Democrats for a community picnic on Saturday, July 11th, 10-1pm! Come enjoy food, games, and good company with fellow East Tennessee neighbors, and hear from candidates running to represent you! Speakers include Michaela Barnett, Lore Bergman, and more!</p><p>Bring a side dish to share and come ready to have a great time. We can't wait to see you there!</p><p>Note: Upon RSVPing, please email <a href="mailto:CCDPJuly11@gmail.com">CCDPJuly11@gmail.com</a> by July 3rd to RSVP with the Campbell Co Democrats!</p>

Michaela for TN @ Campbell County Democratic Party Summer Picnic

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 7/1</h4>

<p>Help us reach voters across TN-02! We're making calls to share Michaela's message and talk to voters across the district. Training provided &amp; no experience necessary! Bring a laptop or phone.</p><p>Note: This Phone Bank does not have a live training option. All materials will be sent to you on the day of the phone bank.</p>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 7/1

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/7</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/7

<h4>Camp Cavalry 4/1</h4>

Camp Cavalry 4/1

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/18</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/18

<h4>Tinca Tinca Benefit Concert!</h4>

<p>JOIN <strong>TINCA TINCA</strong>, <strong>ALL SIGNS POINT NORTH</strong>, AND <strong>SAM ROSOLINA&nbsp;</strong>FOR A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR MICHAELA FOR TENNESSEE!</p><p>Join us for&nbsp;<strong>an evening of mirth, good people, and great music</strong> as we rally behind Michaela Barnett for TN-02. We're raising funds, raising awareness, and raising the bar for what East Tennessee can be! </p><p>Doors open at 5. Show is 6 - 9. </p>

Tinca Tinca Benefit Concert!

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/11</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/11

<h4>Camp Cavalry 6/3</h4>

<p>Join us for Camp Cavalry, our volunteer training for Michaela's campaign! We'll walk through our voter outreach program and share all the ways you can get involved; phone banking, canvassing, events, and more.</p><p>No experience necessary and training is provided. Just bring your energy and a laptop or phone!</p>

Camp Cavalry 6/3

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 5/7</h4>

<p>Join us to reach voters across TN-02! We're phone banking to spread Michaela's message district-wide; no experience needed, training provided. Just bring your laptop or phone.</p>

Camp Cavalry Phone Bank 

<h4>Joint Canvass with Michaela for TN & Lindsay Honaker for State House</h4>

<p>We're hitting the doors with Team Michaela &amp; Lindsay Honaker for TN State House District 14! Help us connect with voters across Knox County, training provided and no experience necessary. Just bring your walking shoes!</p>

Joint Canvass with Michaela for TN & Lindsay Honaker for State House

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/24</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/24

<h4>Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee 7/2</h4>

Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee 7/2

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 3/31</h4>

Camp Cavalry Phone Bank 3/31

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela for Tennessee 5/20</h4>

<p>Help us reach voters across TN-02! We're making calls to share Michaela's message and talk to voters across the district. Training provided &amp; no experience necessary! Bring a laptop or phone. </p><p>Note: This Phone Bank does not have a live training option. All materials will be sent to you on the day of the phone bank.</p>

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela for Tennessee 5/27</h4>

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/2</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/2

<h4>Michaela for TN Canvass 4/25</h4>

<p>We're hitting the doors with Team Michaela! Help us connect with voters across Loudon County. Training provided, no experience necessary — just show up and bring your walking shoes!</p>

Michaela for TN Canvass 4/25

<h4>Knox Young Dems Launch</h4>

<p>Join us for the official launch of Knox Young Dems! We’re excited to join for an exciting evening joined by Michaela, Rep. Justin Pearson, Rep. Aftyn Behn, and local leaders as we build the movement for change in East Tennessee.</p>

Knox Young Dems Launch

<h4>Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee 6/18</h4>

<p>We're hitting the doors with Team Michaela in Halls! Help us connect with voters across Knox County, training provided and no experience necessary. Just bring your walking shoes!</p>

Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee 6/18

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 3/10</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 3/10

<h2>Protect Our Environment</h2>

<h4>Join Team Michaela for 4th of July in Powell!</h4>

<p>Walk with Team Michaela and the Knox County Democrats at the Powell 4th of July parade! Wear your merch, grab a sign, and show your support. RSVP today!</p>

Join Team Michaela for 4th of July in Powell! 

<h4>Put Hope to Work: Summer Field Kickoff</h4>

<p>Ready to put hope to work this summer? Join us for Team Michaela's Summer Field Kickoff on Sunday June 7th from 11AM–2PM!</p><p>We'll be setting up outreach stations for relational organizing, phone banking, and canvassing so you can find the best fit for your skills and schedule.</p><p>Our team will walk you through each opportunity and get you signed up for your first shift. We'll even be carpooling to a canvass in Farragut at 1:30PM if you want to jump right in!</p>