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We crowdfund for Tennessee's underfunded Democratic statehouse nominees – especially those running in the reddest districts. An Every State Blue project.
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The best thing to do is start organizing at the local level and make sure you have candidates running in every race, at every level in every election. Nothing is more demoralizing than seeing a ballot with 8 Republicans running unopposed. Also the local county party has to be visible 24/7/365
NO Republican should ever go unopposed & with our giving community's help, we'll support every underfunded Democratic candidate running for TN state gov in 2026.
We grow the pot with small donations over time, ie $10/m goes a long way! Come join us 🔽
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We grow the pot with small donations over time, ie $10/m goes a long way! Come join us 🔽
contribute.bluetennessee.org/join_tenness...
Amidst all the chaos, last week's victories already feel like old news - but we shouldn't forget them so quickly!
According to CBS polling, 15% of Trump voters turning out in the NYC mayoral race flipped to Mamdani. 1/5
According to CBS polling, 15% of Trump voters turning out in the NYC mayoral race flipped to Mamdani. 1/5
November 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Amidst all the chaos, last week's victories already feel like old news - but we shouldn't forget them so quickly!
According to CBS polling, 15% of Trump voters turning out in the NYC mayoral race flipped to Mamdani. 1/5
According to CBS polling, 15% of Trump voters turning out in the NYC mayoral race flipped to Mamdani. 1/5
We're so excited to have @jerrigreen4tn.bsky.social
join us tomorrow for our monthly call!
We'll be talking about takeaways from last week's election results and why we have to run Democrats EVERYWHERE.
Thursday, Nov 13th at 6:30 CT/7:30 ET
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
join us tomorrow for our monthly call!
We'll be talking about takeaways from last week's election results and why we have to run Democrats EVERYWHERE.
Thursday, Nov 13th at 6:30 CT/7:30 ET
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeti…
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
We're so excited to have @jerrigreen4tn.bsky.social
join us tomorrow for our monthly call!
We'll be talking about takeaways from last week's election results and why we have to run Democrats EVERYWHERE.
Thursday, Nov 13th at 6:30 CT/7:30 ET
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
join us tomorrow for our monthly call!
We'll be talking about takeaways from last week's election results and why we have to run Democrats EVERYWHERE.
Thursday, Nov 13th at 6:30 CT/7:30 ET
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Saturday, November 1, more than 121,000 families in Middle Tennessee are set to lose their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown.
Donate or Volunteer...
www.newschannel5.com/news/nashvil...
Donate or Volunteer...
www.newschannel5.com/news/nashvil...
Nashville SC partners with Second Harvest Food Bank for food drive on Saturday
On Saturday, November 1, more than 121,000 families in Middle Tennessee are set to lose their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown.
www.newschannel5.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Saturday, November 1, more than 121,000 families in Middle Tennessee are set to lose their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown.
Donate or Volunteer...
www.newschannel5.com/news/nashvil...
Donate or Volunteer...
www.newschannel5.com/news/nashvil...
We send reps to Nashville to SERVE Tennesseans, not steal from them.
Earlier this week, former state Rep. Robin Smith (R) was sentenced to 8 months in federal prison for "a scheme to steal from Tennessee and its citizens through the General Assembly’s taxpayer-funded constituent mail program."
Earlier this week, former state Rep. Robin Smith (R) was sentenced to 8 months in federal prison for "a scheme to steal from Tennessee and its citizens through the General Assembly’s taxpayer-funded constituent mail program."
October 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We send reps to Nashville to SERVE Tennesseans, not steal from them.
Earlier this week, former state Rep. Robin Smith (R) was sentenced to 8 months in federal prison for "a scheme to steal from Tennessee and its citizens through the General Assembly’s taxpayer-funded constituent mail program."
Earlier this week, former state Rep. Robin Smith (R) was sentenced to 8 months in federal prison for "a scheme to steal from Tennessee and its citizens through the General Assembly’s taxpayer-funded constituent mail program."
With the Republican shutdown, the 1 out of 10 Tennesseans that rely on SNAP are going to be really struggling come November.
We have a $2 BILLION surplus that could be used to feed hungry Tennesseans that Gov. Lee won't use. Absolutely shameful.
www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...
We have a $2 BILLION surplus that could be used to feed hungry Tennesseans that Gov. Lee won't use. Absolutely shameful.
www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...
Gov. Lee will not use state reserves for SNAP food aid if shutdown holds, GOP officials open
Gov. Bill Lee says he "shares frustration" of poor families that won't see federal SNAP benefits but won't use state funds to keep food on their tables.
www.tennessean.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
With the Republican shutdown, the 1 out of 10 Tennesseans that rely on SNAP are going to be really struggling come November.
We have a $2 BILLION surplus that could be used to feed hungry Tennesseans that Gov. Lee won't use. Absolutely shameful.
www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...
We have a $2 BILLION surplus that could be used to feed hungry Tennesseans that Gov. Lee won't use. Absolutely shameful.
www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...
Your MAGA uncle: this weekend is a terrorist anti-America event with paid protestors.
You: Here's dozens of sources that show that's not the case. Also, I'm protesting, and not getting paid, and I'm out there because I love our country.
MAGA uncle: well, I saw it on Facebook, so it must be true.
You: Here's dozens of sources that show that's not the case. Also, I'm protesting, and not getting paid, and I'm out there because I love our country.
MAGA uncle: well, I saw it on Facebook, so it must be true.
October 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Your MAGA uncle: this weekend is a terrorist anti-America event with paid protestors.
You: Here's dozens of sources that show that's not the case. Also, I'm protesting, and not getting paid, and I'm out there because I love our country.
MAGA uncle: well, I saw it on Facebook, so it must be true.
You: Here's dozens of sources that show that's not the case. Also, I'm protesting, and not getting paid, and I'm out there because I love our country.
MAGA uncle: well, I saw it on Facebook, so it must be true.
No matter where you live in Tennessee, there's a No Kings Protest near you this Saturday 🚫👑
📍Ashland City, TN from 1 - 2
📍Bristol, TN from 1 - 2
📍Chattanooga, TN from 9 - 11
📍Clarksville, TN from 10 - 2
📍Cleveland, TN from 1 - 3
📍Columbia, TN from 10 - 12
📍Cookeville, TN from 11 - 2
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📍Ashland City, TN from 1 - 2
📍Bristol, TN from 1 - 2
📍Chattanooga, TN from 9 - 11
📍Clarksville, TN from 10 - 2
📍Cleveland, TN from 1 - 3
📍Columbia, TN from 10 - 12
📍Cookeville, TN from 11 - 2
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October 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
No matter where you live in Tennessee, there's a No Kings Protest near you this Saturday 🚫👑
📍Ashland City, TN from 1 - 2
📍Bristol, TN from 1 - 2
📍Chattanooga, TN from 9 - 11
📍Clarksville, TN from 10 - 2
📍Cleveland, TN from 1 - 3
📍Columbia, TN from 10 - 12
📍Cookeville, TN from 11 - 2
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📍Ashland City, TN from 1 - 2
📍Bristol, TN from 1 - 2
📍Chattanooga, TN from 9 - 11
📍Clarksville, TN from 10 - 2
📍Cleveland, TN from 1 - 3
📍Columbia, TN from 10 - 12
📍Cookeville, TN from 11 - 2
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Every day the news gets crazier—but with AI, rampant misinformation, and newsroom spin, it can be hard to discern what's real.
We're so thrilled to welcome Susan Bordson to our monthly Blue Tennessee meeting this Thursday to help us decipher it all!
Register: us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../N....
We're so thrilled to welcome Susan Bordson to our monthly Blue Tennessee meeting this Thursday to help us decipher it all!
Register: us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../N....
October 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Every day the news gets crazier—but with AI, rampant misinformation, and newsroom spin, it can be hard to discern what's real.
We're so thrilled to welcome Susan Bordson to our monthly Blue Tennessee meeting this Thursday to help us decipher it all!
Register: us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../N....
We're so thrilled to welcome Susan Bordson to our monthly Blue Tennessee meeting this Thursday to help us decipher it all!
Register: us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../N....
In Tennessee, more than 500,000 low- and moderate-income Tennesseans rely on ACA tax credits for their health coverage.
Republicans want to let these credits expire and make insurance more expensive. Democrats don't. THAT'S why the shutdown is happening.
tennesseelookout.com/briefs/repor...
Republicans want to let these credits expire and make insurance more expensive. Democrats don't. THAT'S why the shutdown is happening.
tennesseelookout.com/briefs/repor...
Report: An end to ACA tax credits to increase uncompensated care costs in Tenn. by nearly one-third • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee hospitals may see a 29% increase in uncompensated care costs if Congress lets enhanced health insurance marketplace subsidies to expire.
tennesseelookout.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
In Tennessee, more than 500,000 low- and moderate-income Tennesseans rely on ACA tax credits for their health coverage.
Republicans want to let these credits expire and make insurance more expensive. Democrats don't. THAT'S why the shutdown is happening.
tennesseelookout.com/briefs/repor...
Republicans want to let these credits expire and make insurance more expensive. Democrats don't. THAT'S why the shutdown is happening.
tennesseelookout.com/briefs/repor...
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Tennessee GOP lawmakers vote to end equal opportunity employment rules in state government tennesseelookout.com/2025/09/18/t...
Those who know origin of these laws know better. @everystatebluetn.bsky.social
Those who know origin of these laws know better. @everystatebluetn.bsky.social
Tennessee GOP lawmakers vote to end equal opportunity employment rules in state government • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee will no longer track women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans in Tennessee’s equal employment opportunity plan.
tennesseelookout.com
September 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Tennessee GOP lawmakers vote to end equal opportunity employment rules in state government tennesseelookout.com/2025/09/18/t...
Those who know origin of these laws know better. @everystatebluetn.bsky.social
Those who know origin of these laws know better. @everystatebluetn.bsky.social
With Trump deploying the National Guard and Gov. Lee welcoming it with open arms, members of the Memphis City Council introduced a resolution to interrupt the deployment - but it failed.
What do YOU think about Trump targeting Memphis and this resolution?
www.memphisflyer.com/resolution-t...
What do YOU think about Trump targeting Memphis and this resolution?
www.memphisflyer.com/resolution-t...
Resolution To ‘Reject’ National Guard Deployment Fails
The resolution would have allowed the city to file a lawsuit against the guard if they act unconstitutionally.
www.memphisflyer.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
With Trump deploying the National Guard and Gov. Lee welcoming it with open arms, members of the Memphis City Council introduced a resolution to interrupt the deployment - but it failed.
What do YOU think about Trump targeting Memphis and this resolution?
www.memphisflyer.com/resolution-t...
What do YOU think about Trump targeting Memphis and this resolution?
www.memphisflyer.com/resolution-t...
The suppression of free speech we’re seeing around the country is terrifying.
In Tennessee, we’re no stranger to these tactics — the GOP has been tamping down on free speech for years in our state. A thread 🧵
In Tennessee, we’re no stranger to these tactics — the GOP has been tamping down on free speech for years in our state. A thread 🧵
September 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The suppression of free speech we’re seeing around the country is terrifying.
In Tennessee, we’re no stranger to these tactics — the GOP has been tamping down on free speech for years in our state. A thread 🧵
In Tennessee, we’re no stranger to these tactics — the GOP has been tamping down on free speech for years in our state. A thread 🧵
It's #VoterRegistrationDay! Have you checked your status lately? You should - local news orgs have reported that 80k+ voters were purged from the rolls since 2024, and that's just in Davidson County.
Read more 👉 www.wsmv.com/2025/09/15/m...
And check your status here: tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/
Read more 👉 www.wsmv.com/2025/09/15/m...
And check your status here: tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/
More than 80K voters were purged from the Davidson County rolls since the end of 2024. Here’s why
More than 80,000 voters were recently purged from the rolls in Davidson County.
www.wsmv.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
It's #VoterRegistrationDay! Have you checked your status lately? You should - local news orgs have reported that 80k+ voters were purged from the rolls since 2024, and that's just in Davidson County.
Read more 👉 www.wsmv.com/2025/09/15/m...
And check your status here: tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/
Read more 👉 www.wsmv.com/2025/09/15/m...
And check your status here: tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/
A big Blue Tennessee welcome to our new monthly supporters 🥳💙
Mary from Bristol
Marcia from Knoxville
Max from Knoxville
Sherri from Knoxville
Ashley from Powell
and Deborah from New York!
Let's goooo!
Mary from Bristol
Marcia from Knoxville
Max from Knoxville
Sherri from Knoxville
Ashley from Powell
and Deborah from New York!
Let's goooo!
September 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A big Blue Tennessee welcome to our new monthly supporters 🥳💙
Mary from Bristol
Marcia from Knoxville
Max from Knoxville
Sherri from Knoxville
Ashley from Powell
and Deborah from New York!
Let's goooo!
Mary from Bristol
Marcia from Knoxville
Max from Knoxville
Sherri from Knoxville
Ashley from Powell
and Deborah from New York!
Let's goooo!
Blue Tennessee is fighting to take back the future of our state. What does that mean? We're glad you asked!👇
Blue TN crowdfunds for underfunded Dems running for state legislature.
We intentionally fund those who have the fewest resources running in the reddest districts.
We boost underdogs.
Blue TN crowdfunds for underfunded Dems running for state legislature.
We intentionally fund those who have the fewest resources running in the reddest districts.
We boost underdogs.
September 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Blue Tennessee is fighting to take back the future of our state. What does that mean? We're glad you asked!👇
Blue TN crowdfunds for underfunded Dems running for state legislature.
We intentionally fund those who have the fewest resources running in the reddest districts.
We boost underdogs.
Blue TN crowdfunds for underfunded Dems running for state legislature.
We intentionally fund those who have the fewest resources running in the reddest districts.
We boost underdogs.
Let’s get some of that energy over here yall! BlueTennessee.org
September 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Let’s get some of that energy over here yall! BlueTennessee.org
The Tennessee GOP says it supports workers, but their actions say otherwise.
Gov. Lee urged VW workers not to unionize.
Sen. Blackburn introduced a bill that would prohibit federal employees from joining unions.
The TN legislature banned automatic payroll dues deductions for teachers.
Gov. Lee urged VW workers not to unionize.
Sen. Blackburn introduced a bill that would prohibit federal employees from joining unions.
The TN legislature banned automatic payroll dues deductions for teachers.
September 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The Tennessee GOP says it supports workers, but their actions say otherwise.
Gov. Lee urged VW workers not to unionize.
Sen. Blackburn introduced a bill that would prohibit federal employees from joining unions.
The TN legislature banned automatic payroll dues deductions for teachers.
Gov. Lee urged VW workers not to unionize.
Sen. Blackburn introduced a bill that would prohibit federal employees from joining unions.
The TN legislature banned automatic payroll dues deductions for teachers.
If you’re a blue dot in Tennessee, did we just become best friends?
August 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
If you’re a blue dot in Tennessee, did we just become best friends?
🚨This is huge - Democrat Catelin Drey flipped an open Iowa Senate seat (in a district that Trump carried by double digits last year), breaking the GOP supermajority in the state!🚨
Change is possible. And with your help, change is coming to Tennessee.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
Change is possible. And with your help, change is coming to Tennessee.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
Democrat Catelin Drey wins Iowa Senate special election, breaking Republican supermajority
National and state support from Republicans and Democrats poured into the race for Iowa Senate District 1 with the GOP supermajority in the balance.
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2025/08/26/democrat-catelin-drey-wi[…]ction-defeats-republican-christopher-prosch/85819325007/
August 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🚨This is huge - Democrat Catelin Drey flipped an open Iowa Senate seat (in a district that Trump carried by double digits last year), breaking the GOP supermajority in the state!🚨
Change is possible. And with your help, change is coming to Tennessee.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
Change is possible. And with your help, change is coming to Tennessee.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
Blue dots in Tennessee - join us for our monthly meeting!
➡️Meet our new Executive Director, Michaela Barnett
➡️Chat about the special election to replace Mark Green
➡️And share community with other folks fighting for the future of our state
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
➡️Meet our new Executive Director, Michaela Barnett
➡️Chat about the special election to replace Mark Green
➡️And share community with other folks fighting for the future of our state
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
August 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Blue dots in Tennessee - join us for our monthly meeting!
➡️Meet our new Executive Director, Michaela Barnett
➡️Chat about the special election to replace Mark Green
➡️And share community with other folks fighting for the future of our state
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
➡️Meet our new Executive Director, Michaela Barnett
➡️Chat about the special election to replace Mark Green
➡️And share community with other folks fighting for the future of our state
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
From one corner of the state to the other (and everywhere in between), Tennessee said #NoKings. We're making a Blue Tennessee, friends. LFG. #BlueTennessee
June 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
From one corner of the state to the other (and everywhere in between), Tennessee said #NoKings. We're making a Blue Tennessee, friends. LFG. #BlueTennessee
We hope you can join us! 💙
Friends! Tomorrow I’ll be joined by the wonderful Andra Watkins for our monthly @everystatebluetn.bsky.social meeting. 💙
We’ll be talking about the impact of Christian Nationalism on Tennessee – and elsewhere. You should join! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We’ll be talking about the impact of Christian Nationalism on Tennessee – and elsewhere. You should join! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
June 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
We hope you can join us! 💙
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⚡️UPDATE: All 8 @TNGOP Republicans just voted to slash health care for the working poor to cut taxes for the rich, skyrocketing the debt (which they never cared about). @RepOgles @RepChuck @RepHarshbarger @RepTimBurchett @RepMarkGreen @RepDavidKustoff @RepJohnRose @DesJarlaisTN04
May 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
⚡️UPDATE: All 8 @TNGOP Republicans just voted to slash health care for the working poor to cut taxes for the rich, skyrocketing the debt (which they never cared about). @RepOgles @RepChuck @RepHarshbarger @RepTimBurchett @RepMarkGreen @RepDavidKustoff @RepJohnRose @DesJarlaisTN04
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“In my country, we are fighting like hell for the democracy we once took for granted...
Art is the crucible that brings people together.
Art looks for truth.
Art embraces diversity.
That’s why art is a threat. That’s why we are a threat to autocrats & fascists.”
Robert De Niro • Cannes 🎬
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Art is the crucible that brings people together.
Art looks for truth.
Art embraces diversity.
That’s why art is a threat. That’s why we are a threat to autocrats & fascists.”
Robert De Niro • Cannes 🎬
1/3🧵
May 14, 2025 at 8:22 AM
“In my country, we are fighting like hell for the democracy we once took for granted...
Art is the crucible that brings people together.
Art looks for truth.
Art embraces diversity.
That’s why art is a threat. That’s why we are a threat to autocrats & fascists.”
Robert De Niro • Cannes 🎬
1/3🧵
Art is the crucible that brings people together.
Art looks for truth.
Art embraces diversity.
That’s why art is a threat. That’s why we are a threat to autocrats & fascists.”
Robert De Niro • Cannes 🎬
1/3🧵
Happening tomorrow night!
Blue TN's Monthly Meetup starts at 7:30 EDT. State Rep Aftyn Behn will discuss the last legislative session and UTK Prof Meghan Conley will cover immigrant issues in TN.
Join us for engaging conversations!
Register here: everystateblue.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?...
Blue TN's Monthly Meetup starts at 7:30 EDT. State Rep Aftyn Behn will discuss the last legislative session and UTK Prof Meghan Conley will cover immigrant issues in TN.
Join us for engaging conversations!
Register here: everystateblue.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?...
May 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Happening tomorrow night!
Blue TN's Monthly Meetup starts at 7:30 EDT. State Rep Aftyn Behn will discuss the last legislative session and UTK Prof Meghan Conley will cover immigrant issues in TN.
Join us for engaging conversations!
Register here: everystateblue.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?...
Blue TN's Monthly Meetup starts at 7:30 EDT. State Rep Aftyn Behn will discuss the last legislative session and UTK Prof Meghan Conley will cover immigrant issues in TN.
Join us for engaging conversations!
Register here: everystateblue.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?...