Holly Mccall May 2026

McCall began her career in municipal journalism, covering city hall for newspapers in Columbus, Ohio , and Joplin, Missouri. After returning to Tennessee, she wrote for the Nashville Business Journal and served as a political analyst for WZTV Fox 17 .

: Awarded first place by the Tennessee Press Association in 2024.

is a prominent journalist and political figure based in Tennessee, currently serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Tennessee Lookout , a nonprofit news outlet that covers state government and policy. With a career spanning several decades, she is recognized as a fixture in the state's media and political landscapes. Professional Background holly mccall

: She has served as the chair of Emerge Tennessee , an organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office. Recognition and Education

: She has provided communications consulting for campaigns ranging from local city council seats to presidential races, including roles for the Hillary Clinton (2016) and Michael Bloomberg (2020) primary campaigns. McCall began her career in municipal journalism, covering

Her work often appears across the States Newsroom network, where she writes columns and provides commentary on political processes and "the hypocrisy beat" in state government. Political and Advocacy Roles

: In 2016, she ran as a Democratic candidate for District 65 in the Tennessee House of Representatives, focusing on education and infrastructure. is a prominent journalist and political figure based

: Named by the Nashville Scene for three consecutive years (2021–2023).