We’re building a more just and inclusive future for East Tennessee—and we need your voice to do it. Our mission is to empower young people through grassroots organizing, civic education, and community involvement.

Whether you're just getting started in politics or already organizing on the ground, you'll find purpose and community here—registering voters, advocating for local issues, running for office, supporting Democratic candidates, and joining others who are fired up to make real change in East Tennessee.

Eligibility Guidelines:

Membership is open to Democrats aged 14-35 who live, work, study, or vote in one of the SMYD Coalition Counties: Blount, Cocke, Hamblen, Jefferson, Sevier.

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Members must be between the ages of 14 and 35. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis.

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In which county do you live, work, study, or vote? *

Blount

Cocke

Hamblen

Jefferson

Sevier

Would you be interested in joining one of our subcommittees? *

A subcommittee member helps one of our Vice Presidents with specific projects or responsibilities...Choose as many or as few subcommittees as you'd like to be part of—each is made up of 3 to 5 members working together to support our Vice Presidents.

Communications

Fundraising

Programming (Event Planning)

Recruitment

Voter Mobilization

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Why are you interested in joining the Smoky Mountain Young Democrats?

Thank you for expressing interest in joining the Smoky Mountain Young Democrats! A member of our Executive Committee will reach out shortly.