Holly Mccall [TESTED]

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

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

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

: 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. After returning to Tennessee, she wrote for the

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

Beyond journalism, McCall has been deeply involved in political consulting and community leadership: