ANSWER THE CHALLENGE!

We need your help and we need it now! CNN has just announced a “City Smackdown” contest pitting Charlotte, home of the 2012 Democratic National Convention vs. Tampa, home of the 2012 Republican National Convention.

If you love Charlotte, here’s your chance to stand up for your city! Tell CNN the very best thing about our city, or the one or two reasons you like it better than any other. Make sure to include your most stunning Charlotte photos or even a video to back up your claim.

But you need to hurry – the deadline is this coming Monday, May 21^st.

Let's show everyone how We Make It Possible In Charlotte!

Link to "City Smackdown Charlotte" at  http://ireport.cnn.com/topics/788285.

We’re counting on you!