Tennessee, Trump and No Kings
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Tennessee Republicans have dismissed nationwide "No Kings" protests as "lunatic left parades." Protestors want leaders held to their Constitutional oath.
There is another “ No Kings ” protest planned for Saturday morning. The first one happened in June, with the Nashville rally drawing thousands. Across the country, there are 2,000 protests registered, with dozens expected in Tennessee.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Four months ago, thousands of people held rallies along the streets of Knoxville, Blount County, Oak Ridge, Sevierville and elsewhere in East Tennessee as part of a larger national demonstration against the expansion of executive power under President Donald Trump.
The "No Kings" protests are scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, with over 2,500 events planned nationwide and more than 30 in Tennessee. In Tennessee, 33 protests are scheduled. The rallies will take place in cities including Nashville, Clarksville, Columbia, Springfield, and Murfreesboro.
Thousands gathered at Tennessee's State Capitol for the second 'No Kings' protest, part of a nationwide movement against Trump policies
Organizers said the "No Kings II" protests are estimated to have broken the record in Knoxville for the largest demonstration in the city's history.
Tennesseans gathered in cities across the midstate for “No Kings Day” demonstrations that took place nationwide Saturday.
Thousands set to gather at Tennessee State Capitol for second "No Kings" protest against Trump policies, focusing on democracy and voter engagement.
Crowds gathered across Middle Tennessee on Saturday for the second round of "No Kings" protests, joining thousands more in cities nationwide.
A local CBS News affiliate in Tennessee deleted its social media post this weekend after being called out by the progressive news outlet The Tennessee Holler for its “totally not biased” coverage of the “No Kings” protests,