: Named by the Nashville Scene for three consecutive years (2021–2023).
: She has served as the chair of Emerge Tennessee , an organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office. Recognition and Education holly mccall
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 : Named by the Nashville Scene for three
: Awarded first place by the Tennessee Press Association in 2024. With a career spanning several decades, she is
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 .
: Recognized by the Nashville Post in 2023 and 2024. J. Holly McCall - Editor-in-Chief
Beyond journalism, McCall has been deeply involved in political consulting and community leadership: