If you have a community meeting, protest, social justice event, resource fair, or something similar to share with the community, send the details to action (at) southernresistancecoalition (dot) org.
Join David Miller, who is running as a Democrat for TN State Senate District 5, at Bud’s Coffee in Oak Ridge for his nomination petition signing. In Tennessee, all independent and primary candidates must submit a nominating petition in order for their names to appear on the ballot. This ballot needs to be signed by […]
Join Ali Simpson, running for Statehouse District 32, along with David Miller, running for TN State Senate District 5, at Riverside Coffee in Lenoir City for their nomination petition signing. In Tennessee, all independent and primary candidates must submit a nominating petition in order for their names to appear on the ballot. This ballot needs […]
🌉 BUILDING BRIDGES 3 — Community Panel & Conversation Youth Involvement, Minority Community Engagement & Civic Readiness for 2026 Join us for Building Bridges 3, a community-centered gathering focused on strengthening youth involvement, expanding engagement in minority communities, and preparing East Tennessee for the 2026 civic cycle. This event brings together leaders from across the […]
Following Building Bridges 3, we invite the community to gather for a candlelight vigil to honor the life of Renee Good, who was killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This vigil is a space for remembrance, grief, reflection, and solidarity. We come together to honor Renee’s life, to support impacted communities, and to affirm the […]
Help Anne Backus get the signatures for her petition so she can run for the Tennessees State House, District 33. In Tennessee, all independent and primary candidates must submit a nominating petition in order for their names to appear on the ballot. This ballot needs to be signed by the candidate, as well as at […]
Join us in the Oak Ridge Public Library Auditorium for the first meeting of 2026. We’ll be discussing possible actions for the year and recruiting volunteers to move those forward. We’ll also have sign-making materials and light snacks available. Come early to join the weekly protest on the public sidewalk–every Saturday from 12-2 pm.
SOCM (pronounced “sock-em”) is a 53-year-old, member-driven grassroots organization with roots in rural East TN dedicated to empowering Tennesseans in their efforts to have a greater voice in determining their own future. SOCM accomplishes this by training local leaders and by developing and sustaining long-term, democratically run, and locally rooted membership organizations in communities throughout […]
Please join us for AKIN’s monthly public meeting, which takes place the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm at St James Episcopal Church. We welcome everyone who supports the rights and dignity of immigrants. Sign up to receive reminders of monthly meetings and learn more about AKIN at weareakin.wordpress.com
Drop in during your lunch break and learn how to make calls to your state legislators! The Zoom room is open for 2 hours, but you can join at any time to make calls and then leave when you’re done. We will provide talking points for current bills and make sure you have all the […]
Join Southern Resistance Coalition and Indivisible Southern Action Network for a peaceful protest every Saturday from 12-2 pm in front of the Oak Ridge Library. Bring a non-perishable food donation for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity Bring a friend! The more the merrier. Bring a sign, or borrow one of our extras. You’re welcome to […]
Join Food Not Bombs Sundays at 2:30-3:30 pm in Krutch Park near Market Square, rain or shine!
Find us in room #19 at the end of the main hall. Weekly meetings discuss local actions, resistance tactics, and civics education.  Meeting will be hybrid. To join remotely, use this meeting link: https://meet.zoho.com/IGH9-EBN-YTl