Roane County Democratic Party Meeting
2025-09-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Greenwood School Foundation, 726 Greenwood Street, Kingston, TN, 37830, United States
Every 2nd Thursday of the month – 7 pm 8 pm

Roane County Commission Meeting
2025-09-08 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.

ICE Out of East TN September Verifier Training
2025-09-06 12:00 - 16:30 | 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.

Weekly No Kings Protest
2025-09-06 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Corner of S. Tulane and Oak Ridge Turnpike, 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, United States
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 to stand up for what’s right.
The No Kings day of action was historic, but it wasn’t the end. There’s more work to do. Sustained, consistent action is what it will take to push back on this administration’s attempts to take basic services from everyday Americans and pay for them with tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy.
Join us every Saturday from 12-2 pm!
We’re a local, nonpartisan group of concerned citizens protesting the government overreach happening around us.
Bring a sign, voice your concerns, and build your community.

2025 Butterfly Festival
2025-09-06 10:00 - 13:00 | UT Arboretum, 901 S. Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, 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 featuring: Two butterfly tents for up-close encounters The UT Insect Zoo Educational speakers Children’s activities️ Local artisans Food trucks Live dulcimer music
Co-sponsored by the UT Forest Resources Research and Education Center, this educational festival is perfect for children and adults of all ages.

Reclaim the Ridge Rally
2025-09-05 00:00 - 2025-09-06 23:59 | 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 to conduct water and visual monitoring during the installation.
Reclaim the Ridge kicks off Friday evening and runs into Saturday, featuring live music, camping, hiking, swimming, and even art-making.
The event is free, but you can ‘purchase’ a ticket on Eventbrite to support the cost of water monitoring equipment: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reclaim-the-ridge-rally-music-festival-tickets-1545605490629?aff=oddtdtcreator

Knoxville #WorkersOverBillionaires & #LaborOfLove Labor Day Kickoff
2025-09-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Henley Street Bridge, 1200 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, 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 Tennessee’s diverse, welcoming, and passionate volunteer heritage, our ACTION will be on Labor Day in reverence to immigrant families who have lost primary earners, but the fundraiser will be ongoing from now until the end of September.

Roane County Democrats Annual Labor Day Picnic
2025-09-01 11:30 - 13:30 | Roane County Park, 3515 Roane State Hwy, Harriman, TN, United States
This annual picnic and BBQ is a good way for us to connect with others from the area who share our concerns, hear from local politicians and party leaders, and let them know we’re paying attention. The speaker lineup looks fantastic:

Derek Guy, IBEW
Ali Simpson, Candidate for TN House District 32
Rachel Campbell, Chair, TN Democratic Party
Gloria Johnson, TN House District 90
Edee Webb, President, TN Federation of Democratic Women
Joe Eskridge, Jr., President, Roane County NAACP
Jerri Green, Memphis City Council, Candidate for TN Governor

There’s a suggested $15 donation per plate to cover costs.
Location: Roane County Park, Pavilion #2 (3515 Roane State Hwy, Harriman)
RSVP here so they’ll have an accurate headcount: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/rcdplabordaypicnic

Postcards & Protest Signs
2025-08-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Oak Ridge Civic Center, 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, United States
Join Indivisible RAM (Roane, Anderson, & Morgan Counties) after work on Wednesday for an air-conditioned event to exercise your First Amendment rights and meet your neighbors.
They’ll have pre-designed and blank postcards for you to get creative with and write out your concerns to our state representatives, as well as poster board and markers available to make a sign for your next protest (maybe this Saturday? )
They will also provide info on using 5 Calls to contact representatives, as well as info on other local organizations and resources such as immigrant rights groups.
All postcards will be collected and mailed to the reps, except Chuck Fleischmann’s, which will be delivered by hand to his Oak Ridge office. Let your voice be heard!
RSVP here or just show up: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/832515/
