ENDORSEMENTS
“Karyn Adams offers true experience, the right priorities, and a deep understanding of Knoxville’s challenges and opportunities.
She’s the right leader for our community in this moment.”
“Karyn will bring a thoughtful, forward-looking perspective to City Council. She understands the challenges facing Knoxville’s working families and will be a tireless advocate for our community.”
“South Knoxville and Fort Sanders are on the rise. Our community is receiving record investments in public amenities, and I am 100% confident that Karyn is the best person to lead the next chapter of the 1st District. She understands our history and has new ideas that will bring joy to people who live here. She is thoughtful, creative, and ready.”
“It has never been more important to cast your vote in every election. We must vote for candidates who care for everyone in our community. I have known Karyn for many years and I know she is the candidate who has the experience to lead Knoxville forward.”
I am honored to stand with Moms Demand Action advocates in the fight for gun sense policies to build a safer future for Knoxville. As a mom, this issue is deeply personal to me. Everyone deserves to grow up feeling safe in their neighborhood, and no parent should have to worry about gun violence stealing their child’s future.
Reducing gun violence and protecting our youth starts with investing in proven, preventative solutions. I will work to expand community violence interruption programs, support youth mentorship initiatives, and advocate for stronger collaboration between City government, our schools, law enforcement, and grassroots organizations like Moms Demand to end gun violence once and for all.
I am proud to have earned the Harvey Broome Group of the Sierra Club support as their endorsed candidate in the 1st District. Protecting green spaces and our natural resources is a foundational part of my campaign and my vision for representing South Knoxville and Fort Sanders on City Council.
I’m ready to bring my past and current experience working for sustainability to the forefront on City Council — from service on Ijams Nature Center’s board and Bike Walk Knoxville’s Advisory Council, to neighborhood clean-ups and urging hillside protection, heat resiliency, conservation, and connectivity. I look forward to bringing innovative and thoughtful solutions — centering sustainability and environmental justice — for challenges facing our city.
"UCW-TN proudly endorses Karyn Adams for Knoxville City Council, District 1! We look forward to collaborating with her and our other endorsed City Council candidates to make Knoxville a city where workers and families thrive."
“We are proud to endorse Karyn Adams for the Knoxville City Council, given her proven track record as a problem solver for our community. As Knoxville grows, we need leaders like Karyn who understand that how we produce and consume energy is fundamental to a safe and healthy city.”
“Karyn is a mom of two, a pragmatic progressive, and a dedicated public servant with a five-year record on the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. She’s running to ensure every child has a safe place to play, every family has a place to call home, and every voice in Knoxville is heard.”
Knoxville Community Planning Alliance (KCPA) is proud to endorse Karyn Adams for District 1 - City Council. She is recognized as a leader who is in alignment with KCPA's advocacy of intentional and anticipated growth with coordinated infrastructure through long-term comprehensive planning, conservation concepts, and responsible land use and development practices.”
“ChangeTN is proud to endorse Karyn Adams for Knoxville City Council District 1 in the 2025 general election!
We look forward to watching Karyn advocate for our communities & support our city’s growth”
Knoxville Firefighters Association Local 65