Upcoming Events

This calendar primarily focuses on events in Anderson, Roane, Morgan, and Knox counties in East TN, as well as nearby areas.

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.

  • Knoxville #WorkersOverBillionaires & #LaborOfLove Labor Day Kickoff

    Henley Street Bridge 1200 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN, United States

    This Labor Day, Indivisible Knoxville is joining forces with Hola Lakeway to raise awareness and assist with direct support to families who have been torn apart and left children without their primary caregivers and earners, we are coming together as a community to demand justice—and to support those left behind. #SolidaritySeptember In the spirit East […]

  • Reclaim the Ridge Rally

    Lilly Pad Hopyard Brewery 920 Ridge Rd, Lancing, TN, United States

    Join Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning at Reclaim the Ridge, a weekend of music, nature, and action to raise awareness and funds in opposition to Enbridge’s proposed Ridgeline gas pipeline—set to slice across 122 miles of Tennessee and make 162 waterway cuts through tributaries of the Obed Wild and Scenic River. TCWP is raising funds […]

  • 2025 Butterfly Festival

    UT Arboretum 901 S. Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN, United States

    Celebrate the beauty and wonder of butterflies at the 10th Annual Butterfly Festival, hosted by the University of Tennessee Arboretum Society! This beloved event takes place on Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UT Arboretum Auditorium and surrounding grounds in Oak Ridge. Enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family […]

  • Weekly No Kings Protest

    Corner of S. Tulane and Oak Ridge Turnpike

    We the people are stronger than the people in power. And we’re here, we showed that June 14th with the No Kings events nationwide. Even in the south. Even in the small towns and rural areas. Even in the places where we feel alone in opposing this slide into autocracy. We’re here, and we’ll continue […]

  • ICE Out of East TN September Verifier Training

    To Be Announced TN, United States

    ICE Out of East TN will be hosting a training on identifying and verifying ICE sightings in the community. This valuable training is a tangible way we can take action for our immigrant and at-risk neighbors. If you’re interested, register here.

  • Roane County Commission Meeting

    Roane County Courthouse – Qualls Commission Room 200 E Race Street, Kingston, TN, United States

    The regular meeting for the Roane County Commissioners will be held the 2nd Monday of each month at 6 o’clock in the evening, unless otherwise noted. This meeting will take place at the Roane County Courthouse in the Qualls Commission Room. If a public hearing is required in advance of the County Commission meeting, the Public […]

  • Roane County Democratic Party Meeting

    Greenwood School Foundation 726 Greenwood Street, Kingston, TN, United States

    Every 2nd Thursday of the month – 7 pm 8 pm

  • Citizen’s Sit-In

    Department of Energy 200 Administration Road, Oak Ridge, TN, United States

    Join us at Congressman Chuck Fleischmann’s Oak Ridge office every Friday from 11:30 – 1:30 or any portion of that time. Chuck won’t have a town hall and come to us, so we go to him! Although, don’t expect to see him. But his staffers will see us! Bring a chair if you’d like and […]

  • Weekly No Kings Protest

    Corner of S. Tulane and Oak Ridge Turnpike

    We the people are stronger than the people in power. And we’re here, we showed that June 14th with the No Kings events nationwide. Even in the south. Even in the small towns and rural areas. Even in the places where we feel alone in opposing this slide into autocracy. We’re here, and we’ll continue […]

  • Anderson County Commission Meeting

    Anderson County Courthouse 100 North Main Street, Clinton, TN, United States

    The Anderson County Commission meets at 6:30 p.m on the third Monday of each month except in January and February when they meet on the third Tuesday due to the county’s holiday schedule.

  • Anderson County Democrats Third Thursday General Assembly

    Roane State Community College Oak Ridge Campus – City Room 701 Briarcliff Ave, Oak Ridge, United States

    General Meetings are back! Join the Anderson County Democratic General Assembly and see what your local Democrats are working on as we kick off the 2026 election season. Learn what’s on the ballot, discover ways to get involved, and find out how you can plug directly into change in action. This is where neighbors become […]

  • CVTA Trail Work Day – Haw Ridge

    CTVA Headquarters 299 Old Edgemoor Rd, Oak Ridge, TN, United States

    Join us at CVTA HQ located at 299 Old Edgemoor Rd at Haw Ridge Park for a work day. We’ll have the projects lined up and provide the tools you need to get the work done. Lunch and beverages will be provided at noon. Bring hydration, gloves, sturdy shoes and a friend or two. Meet […]