The Board of Governors is the governing body of the Knox County Democratic Party and it meets on the second Thursday of each month.  These business meetings are open to the public, so anyone is welcome to attend.

The Board of Governors comprises the officers, immediate past chairperson, a male and female representative from each of the nine Commission Districts of Knox County, and a representative from the University of Tennessee College Democrats and the Democratic Women’s Clubs of Knox County.  Officers for the Board of Governors include a chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, and treasurer.  A representative from the Knox County Labor Unions and a liaison to the Latino Community may also be appointed by the chairperson, with approval by the Board of Governors.