Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events


Event | In-Person
Drag and Dance event flyer from the ACLU of Tennessee and Play Dance Bar. Two drag performers, one in a red wig and gold sequins and one in a blonde wig and pink feathers, pose above the event title. Celebrate community with ACLU-TN on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1519 Church St, Nashville. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Hosted by Deception and Vidalia Anne Gentry, featuring Olivia Hill, Nashville Grizzlies, Music City Prep, The Peacocks, Hotmess Sports, Monica Dupree, Mac, Stallion, Serenity Sweet, Nashville Pride Court, and more. Scan the QR code to donate.

Drag and Dance Fundraiser

Let’s celebrate it together! Join ACLU-TN at Play Dance Bar on Saturday, Nov. 7 for Drag and Dance, a fundraiser celebrating our community and supporting civil liberties across Tennessee. Hosts Deception and Vidalia Anne Gentry will lead a night of performance, music, and dancing alongside some of Nashville’s best drag artists and groups. Drag and Dance will feature: Olivia Hill Nashville Grizzlies Music City Prep The Peacocks Hotmess Sports Monica Dupree Mac Stallion Serenity Sweet Nashville Pride Court And more! Every dollar raised supports ACLU-TN’s work defending the rights of all Tennesseans. Can’t make it? You can still give at Donate – ACLU of Tennessee
Nov 07, 2026 | 6:00 PM (CT)

Past Events


Event | In-Person
Tennessee Coalition for Truth in Classrooms

Your Guide to Understanding the 2024 Education Censorship Bills in Tennessee

Join the TN Coalition for Truth in Our Classrooms for a briefing and discussion on the new censorship laws that passed in the 2024 legislative session, and how educators, students and community members have been affected and are responding.
Jun 05, 2024 | 4:00 PM
Event | In-Person
2024 Legislative Review: Defending Our Bodies, Defending Our Rights

MEMPHIS: Defending Our Bodies, Defending Our Rights

Join ACLU of Tennessee, OUTMemphis, Tennessee Equality Project and CHOICES on Monday, March 18 to learn about the TGA’s attacks on bodily autonomy, and how we can fight back to demand our voices are heard at the legislature and at the ballot box.
Mar 18, 2024 | 5:30 PM
Event | In-Person
ACLU-TN SPECIAL MEETING

ACLU-TN Special Meeting

Dec 07, 2023 | 5:30 PM
Event | In-Person
2023 Giving Tuesday

11/28: 2023 Giving Tuesday

Nov 28, 2023 | 12:00 AM
Event | In-Person
Knoxville Federal ID Legal Clinic

Knoxville Federal ID Legal Clincic

Nov 11, 2023 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-Person
General Federal ID Clinics

Memphis Federal ID Legal Clinic

Over the next couple of months, we, along with our partners, will be hosting legal clinics across the state to help people obtain federal IDs.
Oct 04, 2023 | 12:00 AM
Event | In-Person
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Webinar: Trans Justice Legislative Lunch & Learn

Feb 17, 2023 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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11/29: Giving Tuesday 2022

We’re celebrating Giving Tuesday by supporting community partners throughout Tennessee.
Nov 29, 2022 | 12:00 AM
Event | In-Person
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ACLU-TN Fall Fundraiser

Nov 10, 2022 | 6:00 PM