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