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.
We the People deserve to feel safe in our homes and on our streets. The presence of armed, masked ICE agents in our neighborhoods is a threat to us all, and especially our black and brown neighbors. ICE has torn families apart, traumatized children, and now shot citizens down in the street. Join us Saturday, […]
It’s Valentine’s Season!!!! Â Spend an evening stitching up your own quirky fleece creature while supporting AKIN – Allies of Knoxville’s Immigrant Neighbors. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this hands-on workshop guides you through simple hand-sewing techniques to bring your monster to life. Celebrate what makes you unique by designing a companion that […]
It’s time for GOOD TROUBLE! Note the new start time-(-National Freedom Day Celebration starts at 2pm at the Blount County Courthouse in Maryville Tn-so time for both!) Nothing has changed-so come on out and speak up for our sacred Parks, Public Lands, Waters, Animals and all the staff who protect them! Meet Feb 8-11:30 am […]
A new congressional campaign is launching in Tennessee’s 3rd District, and Oak Ridge is the first stop. Join us Sunday, February 8 for a short kickoff program and an opportunity to meet the candidate, hear why she’s running, and learn how to get involved locally. The candidate will be publicly announced on Friday, and this […]
Hosted by District Leaders Gina Grubb and Tandy Scheffler Join fellow Democrats from District 8 for our monthly meeting, where we’ll come together to connect, organize, and plan for the months ahead. District Leaders Gina Grubb and Tandy Scheffler will share updates on Anderson County Democratic Party activities, upcoming events, and how you can get […]
Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of February for our first public meeting of 2026! We’ll do updates on our changes and plans for the year, get to know one another a little bit, as well as get YOUR input and suggestions for the coming year. Got ideas? We want to hear ‘em! Refreshments will […]
Join RSCC Generation Action & Stand Up Oak Ridge as we partner for a condom-packing and legislative postcard party! Stop by anytime in the two-hour window to help us make condom packs for on-campus distribution and to write postcards to our legislators about upcoming state bills. Once you RSVP, we will reach out a couple […]
The regular monthly meetings of the Anderson County Election Commission are held at 4:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month in the Anderson County Courthouse, Room 118A. The agenda deadline is 5 business days prior to the meeting. To be added to the agenda, please call the Election Commission office at 865-457-6238. (Please […]
The Anderson County Library Board, which supervises Briceville, Clinton, Norris, and Rocky Top Public Libraries, holds regular monthly meetings. These meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month (except December) at 5:30 pm. Unless otherwise stated, meeting places rotate between the four libraries and the Clinch River Regional Library in alphabetical order: Briceville, […]
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
Join us this weekend for Building Bridges 4. This month will be a community potluck and hang out event. Bring a dish, book, or just yourself. Learn about new events, find friends, and build community. This event will take place at St James Episcopal Church at 1101 N Broadway NE from 3:30-6:30. We hope to […]
Immigration enforcement is impacting families connected to the Oak Ridge area. It is happening here… just not in the way many of us expected. What many of us prepared for was “house raids.” What we’re seeing instead are pickups that begin with routine stops (often outside Oak Ridge) and the fallout lands at home: kids, […]