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
: She has served as the chair of Emerge Tennessee , an organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office. Recognition and Education
: In 2016, she ran as a Democratic candidate for District 65 in the Tennessee House of Representatives, focusing on education and infrastructure. holly mccall
: Awarded first place by the Tennessee Press Association in 2024.
: 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. Her work often appears across the States Newsroom
Beyond journalism, McCall has been deeply involved in political consulting and community leadership:
: Named by the Nashville Scene for three consecutive years (2021–2023). : Awarded first place by the Tennessee Press
: Recognized by the Nashville Post in 2023 and 2024. J. Holly McCall - Editor-in-Chief