Southern Resistance Coalition of Oak Ridge

Freedom to Read Call to Action
2026-06-01 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Summer Place Board Room, 500 W. Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Join the KCEC Chapter of SOCM (Public School Strong) and 12 other local Knox County organizations, led by the League of Women Voters of Knoxville/Knox County, for a Rally on Monday, June 1 at 4pm ahead of the 5pm Knox County Board of Education work session, where they will discuss a resolution proposing to change the current process of book removals by Knox County Schools, despite Superintendent Rysewyk’s statement following wide community pressure that Alex Haley’s “Roots” will be restored after initially being slated for removal by the local review committees.
There are still 123 banned books and an undemocratic, non-transparent process for removals created after the 2024 state law was passed, putting Tennessee third in the nation for book removals. Removing “Roots” was just the tipping point; there is no transparency about who is on these review committees, who decides, where and when they meet, how long their terms are, etc, and the Board can decide to look into changing the process. The regular session (voting meeting) will be on Thursday, June 4, at 5 pm. Both meetings will take place in the Summer Place Board Room, entrance on the corner of Wall & Walnut, across from Market Square Garage.
More details available later this week via an email alert, but Knox Countians from all 9 Districts are encouraged to email all Board members + Superintendent Rysewyk (superintendent@knoxschools.org), join the Rally and sign up to speak especially on Monday, especially if you reside in those districts who have a Knox County Board of Education member or County Commissioner up for election – Districts 1, 4, 6, 7, and 9 for KCBOE and Districts 3, 7 for County Commission. You can find your districts by entering your address here(KCBOE and Commission district #s are the same), and contact information for all Board members here.
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ACDP District 6 Dems Meeting
2026-06-04 17:30 - 18:30 | ACDP Headquarters, 14 Kentucky Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, United States
Hosted by District Leaders Rachel Carlson and Laura Gift
Join fellow Democrats from District 6 for our monthly meeting, where we’ll come together to connect, organize, and plan for the months ahead. District Leaders Rachel Carlson and Laura Gift will share updates on Anderson County Democratic Party activities, upcoming events, and how you can get involved.
Whether you’ve been coming for years or this is your first meeting, we’d love to have you there. Come with questions, ideas, or just curiosity—we’re building something together.
All Democrats in District 6 are welcome. Let’s get to work.

ACDP Districts 1–5 June Cookout
2026-06-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Marty May’s Home, 133 Quail Hollow Ln, Clinton, 37716, United States
Join Districts 1–5 Democrats for a summer cookout instead of our usual dinner meeting! Burgers, hot dogs, and all the fixings will be served from 5:30–7:30 PM. Come hang out, meet neighbors, and build our community together.
Please RSVP so we know how much food to have! https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/946038/

GSMNP Protect Our Parks Protest
2026-06-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Across from Townsend KOA, 8533 TN-73, Townsend, TN, 37882, United States
It’s time for GOOD TROUBLE! The status of the Great Smoky Mtns National Park has not changed. As a ranger described-they are like the band on the Titanic. There are still only 2 dispatchers in the park-they are down almost 20 rangers in the park-normally around 30 rangers there are now only 11 and soon to be 10 A few seasonal rangers were hired-but no permanent due to this Administration stripping funds at every turn. Scientists, maintenance, trail crews, ems all are on life support. This means increased unsafe conditions for visitors and wildlife and less dollars for surrounding communities. Meet Saturday from June 7 11:30 to 1pm across from the KOA store in Townsend Tn. we will walk up to the Park sign for a picture and protest! Bring a sign!

https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/967137/

ACDP District 8 Dems Meeting
2026-06-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge, 101 W. Madison Lane, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, United States
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 involved.
Whether you’ve been coming for years or this is your first meeting, we’d love to have you there. Come with questions, ideas, or just curiosity—we’re building something together.
All Democrats in District 8 are welcome. Let’s get to work.

Roane County Commission Meeting
2026-06-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Roane County Courthouse – Qualls Commission Room, 200 E Race Street, Kingston, TN, 37763, 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 Hearing will begin at 6 o’clock in the evening, and the County Commission meeting will begin immediately after.
Find agendas and meeting information on their website here. Livestream the meeting or watch previous meetings here.

Morgan County Commission Meeting
2026-06-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Morgan County Courthouse, 415 N. Kingston Street, Wartburg, TN, 37887, United States
The Morgan County Commission meets on the second Monday of the month at 7 pm, following the Building Committee Meeting at 5 pm and the Budget Meeting at 6 pm.
Meetings are held in the main courtroom of the Morgan County Courthouse at 415 N. Kingston Street, Wartburg, Tennessee.
To verify meeting times and agendas, check their website or call (423) 346-6288.

Morgan County Commission Meeting
2026-06-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Morgan County Courthouse, 415 N. Kingston Street, Wartburg, TN, 37887, United States
Morgan County holds its monthly County Commission Meeting on the second Monday of every month at 7 pm. The Commission Meeting will be help at the Morgan County Courthouse in the Main Courtroom, unless otherwise noted.
For past meeting minutes: https://www.morgancountytn.gov/county-commission/

Blue Dot Canvassing w/ Ali Simpson
2026-06-09 16:00 - 18:30 | The Greenwood School, 726 Greenwood St, Kingston, TN, 37763, United States
Do you want progressive change in Tennessee? It starts with getting progressive candidates elected.
Our campaign is going door-to-door from now ’til November. Help spread the word about our campaign in Roane County.
No experience necessary: We will have a short canvassing training and these first few events will focus on doors of like-minded folks (blue dots!) who need to hear about our campaign for the state house!
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/950171/
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/950172/

District 33 Democratic Candidate Forum
2026-06-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Roane State Community College – Goff Building, 701 Briarcliff Ave, Room 107, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, United States
Join the Anderson County Democratic Party for The Road to November: District 33 Democratic Primary Debate between Anne Backus and Kelly McCampbell.
This voter-focused debate will give Democratic primary voters and community members a chance to hear directly from the candidates running for Tennessee House District 33. Candidates will answer moderated questions about the issues facing Anderson County and Tennessee, including public schools, healthcare, cost of living, workers, democracy, state government, and the future of our communities.
The debate will be held in Room 107 of the Goff Building on the Oak Ridge campus of Roane State Community College.
Doors open at 5:30 PM. The debate begins at 6:00 PM.
RSVP is required so we can plan for room capacity and headcount.
After you RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to submit a question for the candidates. Questions will be reviewed, sorted by topic, and may be combined or edited for clarity. Submitting a question does not guarantee it will be asked, but it helps us make sure the debate reflects the issues voters are actually talking about.
You can learn more about the candidates here:
Anne Backus: https://www.backusfortn33.com/
Kelly McCampbell: https://www.kellymccampbell.com/
This event is hosted by the Anderson County Democratic Party. The party is hosting this debate as a neutral voter education event and is not endorsing either candidate in the Democratic primary.

Anderson County Election Commission Meeting
2026-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Anderson County Courthouse, 100 North Main Street, Clinton, TN, 37716, United States
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.
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 check the Election Calendar or call the office to verify that meeting dates have not changed.)
Find past minutes and agendas: https://www.acelection.com/commissioners/

Parkway Funding Opposition - Maryville
2026-06-11 16:30 - 19:00 | Blount County Courthouse, 345 Court St, Maryville, TN, United States
We oppose the use of 5 million dollars of tax payer money to fund the Parkway Extension. We want to pack the County Commission Meeting where they will vote on the resolution at 6pm Thursday June11. Plan to gather with signs outside the Blount County Courthouse at 4:30 with signs. No Local $$ for the Pellissippi Parkway and Save it Don’t Pave it.

Anderson County Library Board Meeting - CANCELLED
2026-06-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Anderson County Courthouse, 100 North Main Street, Clinton, TN, 37716, United States
The Anderson County Library Board, which supervises Briceville, Clinton, Norris and Rocky Top Public Libraries, holds regular monthly meetings. This month’s meeting will be held in Room 312 at the Anderson County Courthouse.
The Anderson County Library Board is comprised of Trustees. Trustees are appointed by the Anderson County Commission and serve three-year terms, beginning in July.
Current Members:

Vicki Underwood, Vice Chair: viunderwood2@gmail.com
Tommy Mariner: marinert@aol.com
Jess Anne Cole: jessannecole@gmail.com
Christy Hibbler: chibbler@gmail.com
Shain Vowell: jsvowell1@gmail.com
Terri Ryan: tlryan@earthlink.net
Susan Miceli: susanmiceli@att.net
Charlotte Johnson: charlottejohnson72@yahoo.com

Meet US Senate Candidate Maria Brewer
2026-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Millborne Bakery, 1968 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, United States
Join AndersonDems in Oak Ridge for a casual evening with Maria Brewer, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.
With multiple candidates running in the August Democratic primary, voters deserve the chance to hear directly from the people asking for their vote. Maria will speak at 6:30 PM, answer questions, and spend time talking with folks one-on-one.
Come grab a coffee, pastry, or dinner item, support a local Oak Ridge business, and get to know one of the Democrats running to represent Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.
Learn more about Maria Brewer at: https://linktr.ee/mariabrewerforsenate

MCDP Annual Picnic
2026-06-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Frozen Head State Park, 964 Flat Fork Rd, Shelter A, Wartburg, TN, 37887, United States
Join the Morgan County Democratic Party for our annual picnic at Frozen Head State Park, a laid‑back afternoon to relax, laugh, and enjoy time together. This year we’ll still have plenty of food and fun, and we’ll also hear from some of our 2026 candidates and other local voices about the work ahead. Whether you’re a long‑time volunteer or just looking to meet fellow Democrats and neighbors, you’re welcome to pull up a chair, grab a plate, and stay for the conversation

Blount County Candidate Meet & Greet
2026-06-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Blount County Democratic Party Headquarters, 523 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy Suite 14, Maryville, TN, 37801, United States
Stop by the BCDP Election Headquarters and meet Democratic candidates running for local offices. Enjoy some refreshments while you learn more about each of the candidates and their platforms. Bring your questions!

Anderson County Commission Meeting
2026-06-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Anderson County Courthouse, 100 North Main Street, Clinton, TN, 37716, United States
Anderson County Commission Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month starting with public hearings and/or presentations at 6:00 p.m. followed by the regular agenda at 6:30 p.m. In January and February, due to the holiday schedule, the meetings are on Tuesday with the same start time as Monday meetings. Find meeting agendas and more information here.
The public is welcome to attend the County Commission meetings. The meetings can also be seen online at https://www.andersoncounty.tv/live or viewed on Comcast Cable Channel 1083. To view a past commission monthly meetings go to https://www.andersoncounty.tv/.
Any person desiring to provide public comment at the county commission meeting may indicate his or her desire to speak during the Appearance of Citizens of the meeting as described below.
The Appearance of Citizens is a period in the meeting when Anderson County residents can speak to the County Commission about items or concerns on the agenda and not on the agenda. Citizens are to state their name and address and will limit remarks to three minutes or less. Under Tennessee Code Annotated 8-44-112 and Rules IV and V of the Anderson County Board of County Commissioners Rules of Procedure, the County Commission may limit the number of speakers and require groups to select a spokesperson to represent their shared views. The County Commission will take all practicable steps to ensure all opposing viewpoints are fairly represented. Comments by citizens must be professional and respectful and must refrain from outbursts, profanity, questioning motives, and personal attacks. Signs, posters, and placards may be carried outside the Commission meeting room, but shall not be allowed within.

AKIN Monthly Meeting
2026-06-17 17:30 - 18:30 | St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
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

Camp Cavalry: Volunteer Information & Training for Michaela for TN
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | 1532 Island Home Ave, 1532 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States
Join us for Camp Cavalry, our volunteer training for Michaela’s campaign! We’ll walk through our voter outreach program and share all the ways you can get involved; phone banking, canvassing, events, and more.
No experience necessary and training is provided. Just bring your energy and a laptop or phone!

TAPP: Maryville Period-Packing Party!
2026-06-17 18:30 - 20:00 | The Bird and The Book, 1509 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN, 37804, United States
We’re partnering with Roots & Rights, Little Pink Box, and Maryville College Generation Action to make period kits for free distribution across Blount County!! Come earn your patch in the fight against period poverty as we make kits!
If you would like to help us purchase period products for the packs, please donate to Little Pink Box: https://bit.ly/4uoJpHD

oSTEM Pride Month Social
2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Crafty Bastard Brewery West, 9937 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37922, United States
Join the East TN chapter of oSTEM for their Pride Month social at Crafty Bastard West. Enjoy a chat with Dr. Lane Carasik, then some casual conversation and great company.
oSTEM seeks to organize, build community, and advocate for queer STEM professionals. This is especially important as large STEM employers in the region have cut back or eliminated DEI programs that helped build community and resilience so everyone could thrive (& survive) in professional STEM spaces.

Weekly Defending Our Communities Oak Ridge Protest
2026-06-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Corner of S. Tulane and Oak Ridge Turnpike, 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, United States
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 bring a chair.
Stay the whole time or stop and show support as long as you’re able.
Please stay out of the street at all times & only cross at crosswalks.

We believe the power of the people is stronger than the people in power, and that we are stronger together.
One way we build our strength is with our weekly Defending Democracy protests. Beyond just exercising our First Amendment rights every week we also use that time to share info, make connections, learn and educate others, collect and distribute food and local resources, and show solidarity with groups who don’t feel safe coming out to protest.
By focusing on keeping our neighbors safe, fed, connected, and informed, we can build the foundation of care and resilience vital for sustained resistance and thriving as a community. We take care of each other, we stand together.
Hope to see you Saturday!

6th Annual SoKno Pride Festival
2026-06-20 12:00 - 18:00 | TN
SoKno Pride began in 2021 on Sevier Avenue as a simple drag show and brunch. From there it quickly expanded into our South Knoxville neighborhood coming together to support our LGBTQIA+ community. We host an annual festival in June along Sevier Avenue as well as several events throughout the year, and we use a portion of our proceeds from these events to benefit local and regional charities centered around improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ folks in Tennessee.

Knoxville Social Critical Book Club - Meet the Author Event
2026-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Tern Club, 135 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
The Knoxville Social Critical Book Club will host a Meet the Author session with Dr. Jessie Wilkerson, scheduled for 2 PM on Saturday, June 20th, at Tern Club. We will be discussing Dr. Wilkerson’s “To Live Here, You Have to Fight,” a book about gender, race, and class in women mobilizing social justice movements in Appalachia.
Find more info on the Knoxville Social Critical Book Club:
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Weekly Defending Our Communities Lenoir City Protest
2026-06-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Sidewalk in front of Lenoir City Library Building, 120 W Broadway St, Lenoir City, TN, 37771, United States
Tennesseans deserve real safety, not government overreach.
Join us as we exercise our First Amendment rights in defense of our neighbors, our rights, and our democracy. Stand up for what’s right, replenish your hope, and build your community.
We’ll gather on the sidewalk in front of the Lenoir City Library Building every Saturday from 3-5 pm.

Bring a friend!
Public parking is available behind the library.
Bring a sign or borrow one of our extras.

Organized by Southern Resistance Coalition, a grassroots, non-partisan collective of citizens from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and surrounding areas, along with Indivisible Southern Action Network.

Ayuda a defender a nuestras comunidades.
Los habitantes de Tennessee merecen una seguridad real, no un exceso de gobierno.
Únase a nosotros mientras ejercemos nuestros derechos de la Primera Enmienda en defensa de nuestros vecinos, nuestros derechos y nuestra democracia. Depie por lo que es correcto, reponga su esperanza y construya su comunidad.
Somos más fuertes juntos.
¡Trae un amigo! Trae tu propio cartel o pide prestado uno de los nuestros ¿No puedes lograrlo? ¡Pasa y muestra tu apoyo!

Oak Ridge Juneteenth Celebration
2026-06-20 16:30 - 20:30 | Scarboro Community Center, 148 Carver Ave, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, United States
Come out to Oak Ridge’s Juneteenth celebration at the Scarboro Community Center (148 Carver Ave, Oak Ridge). The event will be from 4:30-8:30 and will feature good food, live jazz, soul, and gospel music, bounce houses, and vendors. SRC will have a table providing info on community resources and helping people register to vote. Come see us and enjoy the event!

Roane County Dems Candidate Forum
2026-06-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Kingston Community Center, 201 Patton Ferry Rd, Kingston, TN, 37763, United States
Join the Roane County Democrats and meet local candidates for office.
Your Candidates:

Anna Golladay – Congress
Ali Simpson – TN House
Jason Goodman – TN House
David Miller – TN Senate
Charlotte Cunningham – Independent, County Commissioner

ACDP District 7 Dems Meeting
2026-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 | ACDP Headquarters, 14 Kentucky Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, United States
Hosted by District Leaders Janine Clayton and John White
Join fellow Democrats from District 7 for our monthly meeting, where we’ll come together to connect, organize, and plan for the months ahead. District Leaders Janine Clayton and John White will share updates on Anderson County Democratic Party activities, upcoming events, and how you can get involved.
Whether you’ve been coming for years or this is your first meeting, we’d love to have you there. Come with questions, ideas, or just curiosity—we’re building something together.
All Democrats in District 7 are welcome. Let’s get to work.

Summer School: Queer History 101
2026-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
Don’t get left behind! Sign up for queer history summer school. Thursdays in June & July at 7pm. Classes include: Knoxville Bars, Knoxville Pride, UTK History, 1993 Commission, Queer TN Newspapers.
Register to be sent a Zoom link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPFN88isZoUAgnwevSf2wXq3tJT-KmiQxAs60ewtiRAK3jCA/viewform

Backus for TN33 Canvassing
2026-06-27 10:30 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, United States
Anne Backus is fighting for working families, strong schools, safer communities, and an economy that works for everyone—right here at home.
Your presence is crucial: join us on Saturday, June 27, and talk to your neighbors about Anne’s dedication to District 33. Bring some sturdy walking shoes and invite a friend!
We plan to meet at First Presbyterian Church at 10:45 am. Canvassing will begin at 11 am.
