Written by JW Randolph

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JW Randolph

Raised on the banks of the Tennessee River, JW's work to create progress in his home state and throughout Appalachia has been featured on the Rachel Maddow Show, The Daily Kos and Grist. He served first as Appalachian Voices’ Legislative Associate and then Tennessee director until leaving to pursue a career in medicine in 2012.

Rep. Gloria Johnson Stands Up for Tennessee

TN State Rep. Gloria Johnson, Delivered this Powerful…

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What We Weren’t Allowed to Say

In this legislative session, Tennesseans’ voices were silenced….

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Protecting Tennessee’s mountains? Not worth the Senate’s time.

Despite broad citizen and political support for a…

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Tennessee Game Changer: Conservative Union Running Pro-Mountain Ads Statewide

Conservative Ad Buy Turning Scenic Vistas Bill into…

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Scenic Vistas Vote Delayed One Week

Yesterday, at the request of the sponsors, votes…

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Tennessee Votes on Scenic Vistas Tomorrow. CALL TODAY!

Call today and Urge Tennessee Legislators to Protect…

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President Obama Focuses on Energy Jobs

Climate, Energy, Efficiency Feature as Key Pieces of…

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Governor Haslam’s Moment

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has come a long…

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Thankful for My Mountains. Our Mountains.

App Voices’ Tennessee Team was recently able to…

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AV, Citizens Groups Oppose TVA’s Rush to Judgement

>>>Proud to join Sierra and TCWN on this…

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