The Raven Society

We are a non-partisan Political Action Committee. Our mission is to support candidates and issues that protect the rural, natural, and historic qualities of Blount County and East Tennessee by promoting the principles of smart growth.

If you love Blount County, you’ll love The Raven Society.

We are a group of Blount County residents who appreciate the rural character of the place we call home. And we want to maintain that inherent charm. The concerns of our community transcend party lines. Therefore, we are a non-partisan Political Action Committee. We work to support public officials and public policies that will promote the growth and development of Blount County through the basic principles of smart growth, some of which are:

• Strengthen and direct development toward existing communities
• Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty and critical
  environmental areas
• Create walkable communities
• Create a range of housing opportunities and choices
• Create a mix of land uses
• Take advantage of compact building design
• Provide a variety of transportation choices
• Make development decisions predictable, fair and cost-effective
• Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration

Click here for a fact sheet on Smart Growth.

Join us!

2012 Membership Meeting: Celebrating Leadership in Conservation

Sunday, January 29th, from 2 to 4 p.m. - Blount County Public Library

Hear a panel discussion featuring:

• Bob Ramsey, Tennessee House of Representatives
• Tom Taylor, Mayor of Maryville
• Jim Folts, Blount County Commission
• Bill Clabough, Foothills Land Conservancy
  

Meet the co-founders of the Tennessee Youth Environmental Network (Tennyen.org). All members and prospective members are invited!

Looking for your district's current representative to the County Commission? Click here