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Pride Dinner benefiting ACLU-TN

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."
Jun 04, 2026 | 5:00 PM (CT)
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ACLU Demands DNA Testing That Could Prove Innocence of Tony Carruthers, Man on Tennessee Death Row

The state is preparing to execute Tony Carruthers on May 21 even though serious questions remain about whether they have the right person.
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Memphis Residents Challenge Pattern of Retaliation for Recording Memphis Safe Task Force Agents 

The lawsuit also challenges the unlawful application Tennessee's “Halo Law,” which criminalizes people standing within 25 feet of an officer, even when they are not disrupting a scene.
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Tennessee Voters Sue to Block Redrawn Congressional Map that Discriminates Against and Silences Black Memphians

Federal Lawsuit Aims to Halt Map Before August Primary