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.
Shiver me timbers! IT’S OUR 21st TIME FOR GOOD TROUBLE! Our beloved Smokies, all Public Lands, Waters and Animals -their mere existence continues to hang in balance . In a nutshell- Mike Lee wants to gut the Wilderness Act-The Administration is now ignoring and illegally rewriting the Endangered Species Act- The new head of the […]
The County Commission meets in regular session on the Fourth Monday each month in the Large Assembly Room of the City-County Building. Special meetings are sometimes scheduled. All meetings are open to the public, and the time and adequate public notice must be given prior to all special meetings. Should the meeting fall on a […]
The third monthly meeting of the Blount County Action Council.
The Radical Roundtable is an opportunity to connect with your neighbors and discuss topics around mutual aid, solidarity, and radical solutions for collective liberation in our community. We meet the first Sunday of the month, starting with an optional reading hour from 1:30-2:30 pm and then a presentation and/or discussion from 2:30-4:30 pm. Childcare is […]
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 […]
Hey Morgan County Democrats (and friends)! Come grab a coffee and join us for our monthly Dems & Coffee get-together. It’s a fun, no-pressure way to chat politics, swap stories, and catch up! We’ll share quick updates on events and ways to jump in, but mostly it’s about good vibes, great company, and that perfect […]