Events

Voting season is here. Let’s celebrate it together! Join the ACLU of Tennessee for a free afternoon of food, music, and community at Party at the Polls. Bring your family, your friends, and your neighbors. Whether you’ve already cast your ballot, plan to vote soon, or have questions about how voting works in Tennessee, there’s a place for you here. ACLU-TN is a nonpartisan organization. We do not support or oppose candidates for office; instead, we bring people together for dialogue and advocacy on the issues affecting civil liberties in Tennessee. Party at the Polls will include: Food Music Voting rights info Everyone is welcome, and all food and festivities are free and open to the public, whether or not you vote. RSVP Required. To join us, visit: https://www.mobilize.us/aclu_coalitions/event/1050936/ Funded by the ACLU Foundation of Tennessee, a 501(c)(3) organization.

Join ACLU-TN volunteers as we reach Tennessee voters whose districts recently changed. We’ll help voters find their new polling place, make a plan to vote, and cast their ballot with confidence. Please join from a computer or tablet. You can join by phone, but a computer or tablet works best. You’ll receive a brief training on our calling platform, call script, and campaign goals. Then we’ll start calling voters as a group. Together, we can help thousands of Tennessee voters make their voices heard. Sign up today: Voter Redistricting Campaign Phone Bank

Tennesseans have important decisions to make in November. Let’s talk about them! Join the ACLU of Tennessee for a free evening of music, film, and honest conversation about the issues at stake for Tennesseans in November and why voter engagement matters right now. ACLU-TN is a nonpartisan organization. We do not support or oppose candidates for office; instead, we bring people together for dialogue and advocacy on the issues affecting civil liberties in Tennessee. The Sept. 9 Civic Soundcheck will include: Music The premiere of a short video series on voting rights restoration in Tennessee A diverse panel of voting rights and organizing experts And more details about our upcoming Party at the Polls We expect a room full of organizers, partners, and Tennesseans who want to do something before November. To RSVP, visit: http://act.aclu-tn.org/a/civic-soundcheck-9926

Join the ACLU of Tennessee for an evening of music and community in support of civil liberties work across the state. Pianist Maeve Brophy, joined by guest artist and violinist Linnaea Brophy, will perform a special benefit concert featuring a Steinway Spirio piano provided by Amro Music. Maeve Brophy is Assistant Professor of Music at Rust College, a collaborative pianist for the University of Memphis, and Head of Keyboard Studies at Brown Academy of Music. A Memphis native, she is also known for performing alongside her sister Linnaea as the Brophy Sisters piano/violin duo, championing works by women composers and composers of color. The evening will include remarks from ACLU-TN Executive Director Miriam Nemeth. Those unable to attend in person can watch via livestream on the Maeve Brophy Facebook page. Proceeds support the ACLU-TN’s work defending civil liberties across the state. To donate, visit www.aclu-tn.org/donate.

The ACLU of Tennessee is bringing together food, community, and purpose for a one-night Pride Month celebration. On Thursday, June 4, join us at International Market for a four-course collaborative dinner featuring some of Nashville’s most celebrated chefs: Arnold Myint, David Andrews, Brian Riggenbach, and Mikey Corona. Tickets are $125 per guest and include a curated four-course dinner and one welcome cocktail. Guests select their preferred seating time, with availability between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds support the ACLU-TN’s work defending civil liberties and advancing LGBTQ rights across the state. Seats are limited. Tickets are available through OpenTable. Scroll down to “Experiences” and select “Pride Dinner Benefiting ACLU Tennessee.”

On Thursday, January 15 at 6 PM CT, we’re holding our second annual Legislative Advocacy Kick-Off in preparation for the Tennessee State legislative session. At this kickoff, you’ll hear directly from the ACLU-TN Policy team about the priority bills we’re tracking this session. You’ll get an inside look at how our Community Engagement team will equip you with the tools and training needed to defeat legislative attacks on liberty at the Tennessee General Assembly. We’ll also share how we will continue to mobilize and strategize around our central campaigns from Mason, TN all the way to Rutherford County. Your role is vital to this work. As attacks on civil liberties continue, community-powered advocacy is what makes real resistance—and real wins—possible. Our legislators must hear from Tennesseans about how their decisions will impact us. This kickoff is not only informative; it’s focused on how you can influence every step of the legislative process at our state capitol.