Roots and Rights Monthly Meeting
The second monthly meeting of the Blount County Action Council.
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.
The second monthly meeting of the Blount County Action Council.
We the people are stronger than the people in power. And we’re here, we showed that 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 to stand […]
Join us for Black Out Black Friday on Nov. 28 from 9–11 AM at 11100 Parkside Dr, Farragut. We’re gathering on the public sidewalk for a peaceful, visible protest against corporate greed and harmful retail practices. Wear black, bring signs, and stand with us as we send a clear message: to make real change, we […]
Gather with the Roane County Federation of Democratic Women for a guest speaker and strategy session to recruit and back East Tennessee women running in this pivotal state election. Guest speaker will be Brittani Kemp from Indivisible TN. Potluck dish is appreciated, but not required. If you would like to join the Roane County Federation […]
BUILDING BRIDGES: Healing, Aligning & Taking Action Together ✨ is a community gathering that brings neighbors, grassroots leaders, and organizations together to heal, align, and take action. This isn’t just another meeting, it’s a space for honest dialogue, new partnerships, and collaborative solutions that strengthen our communities and our shared movement for justice. What to […]
Join Knoxville Planned Parenthood as we close out the year with a Repro Bingo Night! We will have food, friends, and most importantly … PRIZES! We will also talk about how you can join us in 2026 as we continue to fight for reproductive rights for all. To keep the space safe for everyone, we […]
Hosted by District Leaders Rachel Carlson & Laura Gift Join your fellow Democrats from District 6 for our final meeting of the year — a mix of a quick business catch-up and a festive holiday get-together. Rachel and Laura will share updates on upcoming events and how you can plug into what’s ahead in 2026. […]
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 […]