ACLU of Tennessee

In the streets, in the courts, at the State Capitol — and now on Bluesky. 👋🏽👋🏻👋🏿👋🏾 — We believe in a Tennessee that works for all of us. Together, we'll build toward that. — We want you with us. Stay connected to us here for for news updates, volunteer opportunities, and more.

Tennessee’s constitution already protects crime victims. On WBIR 10News, ACLU-TN Executive Director Miriam R. Nemeth recently explained why we oppose Amendment 3, the Marsy’s Law measure on the ballot. #ACLUTN

Early voting is open now through Thursday, Oct. 29. Need an absentee ballot? Your request must reach your county election commission by Saturday, Oct. 24. Make your plan today. #GOTV #ACLUTN

Knoxville, let’s get together! Join ACLU-TN Executive Director Miriam Nemeth for a casual evening of conversation and community. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and learn more about our work protecting civil liberties across Tennessee. Bring a friend. We’d love to meet you! #ACLUTN

Our Election HQ is your hub to protect your vote. View our Voter Guide, find your district, know your rights at the polls, and follow our fight for fair representation in Congressional District 9. Check Below or Bio for 🔗 #ACLUTN #GOTV https://www.aclu-tn.org/campaigns-initiatives/election-hq-2026/

ACLU-TN and Votes for All are throwing a Party at the Polls, with free food, music, and voting rights info. Bring your family, your friends, and your neighbors. Free and open to all. Check Below or Bio for 🔗 #ACLUTN RSVP required: https://www.mobilize.us/aclu_coalitions/event/1050936/

🎯 Call goal: 10,000 ☎️ Calls made: 4,000 🔥 Calls left: 6,000 Join ACLU-TN volunteers from across the state for our GOTV Week of Action and help us close the gap before Election Day. Every call makes a difference. #ACLUTN Sign up here: https://act.aclu-tn.org/a/call2026

On National Coming Out Day, we celebrate every LGBTQ Tennessean who has claimed their love and truth out loud. We also support everyone still deciding when, how, or if to come out. Your timeline belongs to you. #NationalComingOutDay

Tennessee, the deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 5. If you aren't registered, or you've moved since you last voted, take care of it today at GoVoteTN.gov. It takes just a few minutes.

Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the leaders, storytellers, and organizers who have shaped life in Tennessee. Their work carries forward a legacy of resilience and power.

Happy Birthday 🥳 to our bestie, the U.S. Constitution. It’s still doing its job 239 years later. It guarantees our rights, enforces checks and balances, and proves #NoKings was always the plan. Happy Birthday, Constitution. We’ve got your back and will defend your future, always. 🫶🏽

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Nashville, you brought the energy! Thank you to our supporters, singer CoJo Ko, and panelists Charles Grant, Dr. Sekou Franklin, Matia Powell, and Yuleiny Escobar for making Civic Soundcheck a night to remember. Now, let’s carry that energy to the polls. Make your plan to vote.

Civic engagement is a chorus, and every voice matters. Our Sept. 9th Civic Soundcheck will feature award-winning artist @cojokomusic, and panelists Charles Grant, Dr. Sekou Franklin, Matia Powell, and Yuleiny Escobar. We can’t wait to see you there. To be a part of it all: https://bit.ly/4i66trV

Happy 901 Day, Memphis! ✨ - Today, we’re celebrating the culture, creativity, and community that make the 901 great. Every day, we’re proud to stand alongside Memphians in the fight to defend civil liberties. - Here’s to Memphis and to the people who keep showing up for her. ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏾✊🏼

Happy 901 Day, Memphis! ✨ - Today, we’re celebrating the culture, creativity, and community that make the 901 great. Every day, we’re proud to stand alongside Memphians in the fight to defend civil liberties. - Here’s to Memphis and to the people who keep showing up for her. ✊🏾✊🏽✊🏿✊🏼

Different voices, one community, and a shared commitment to our rights. Meet the panelists participating in our Sept. 9th Civic Soundcheck: attorney Charles Grant, scholar Dr. Sekou Franklin, advocate Matia Powell, and organizer Yuleiny Escobar. 💥 Join us in the fight: https://bit.ly/4i66trV

On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, marking a historic step toward equality. But the fight for voting rights continues. On #WomensEqualityDay, we honor those who fought to expand democracy and continue the work to ensure everyone has a voice.

Today, we mourn the loss of Dolly Parton: Tennessee icon, musician, and the queen of authenticity. She fiercely championed the LGBTQ community, the rights of working women, and, through her Imagination Library, donated millions of books to give children the freedom to read. We honor her today. 🕊️🦋

Democracy works when people have the freedom to participate, to be heard, and to shape the future of their communities. - Join us for Civic Soundcheck, a free evening of music and honest conversation about the issues on the ballot and what’s at stake this November. https://bit.ly/3SsoiHi

Across Rutherford County, TN, book bans have wreaked havoc on schools and libraries. But a local Freedom to Read Celebration, hosted last month by PEN America and the Rutherford County Library Alliance, showed just how much the community’s determination to safeguard access to books has endured.

At the ACLU of Tennessee, we think it’s kind of chic to believe in civil liberties for all. 🗽

Tennessee's voucher program was sold as a lifeline for children enrolled in low-performing schools, but the data shows something else. When a program designed for the most vulnerable ends up serving those with the most resources, is that a design flaw or a feature? #PublicFundsForPublicSchools 📚

Join us for Civic Soundcheck, a free community forum focused on the issues at stake for Tennesseans this November and the importance of voter engagement. - Whether you’re engaged in local issues or looking for a place to learn and connect, there’s room for you. - Join us: https://bit.ly/4x4pIGW ✔️

We continue standing with people living with HIV fighting against discriminatory Tennessee laws in the appeal of our case, OUTMemphis v. Skrmetti. - Read more: https://bit.ly/4wCf4q4

One year ago, Trump deployed National Guard troops onto the streets of our nation's capital and they're still there. Join us for a panel discussion with ACLU leaders and D.C. residents on Tues, 8/11 to talk about the impact and how to take action. action.aclu.org/signup/troops-in-the-nation-capital

It’s Election Day, Tennessee! 🗳️💥 Democracy works best when we all participate. Take time today to cast your ballot, encourage your loved ones to get involved, and vote your values before 7 pm CT/8 pm ET. ✅

A new investigation reveals that at least 50 police officers from all over the U.S. have been caught abusing their access to Flock's automatic license plate reader database, including to stalk women. This is just one of the many reasons to get these creepy cameras off our streets.

NEW: A court ruled that Big Tech companies like Amazon can't use an anti-hacking law to go after users and developers of digital tools, like Perplexity AI, that people use to improve their online experience. This is the right call.

Thursday is Election Day in Tennessee. Voting is an important part of civic life – don't miss the opportunity to make your voice heard. 💥 - If you're eligible to vote, make a plan to cast your ballot. Double-check your polling place and learn more about primary elections: https://bit.ly/4xD0nE7 🗳️✅

When government intervention harms our community, we deserve accountability. NPR’s recent reporting examines how the Memphis “Safe” Task Force’s deployment in Memphis expanded into immigration enforcement full of “fear and panic." Read the full story from @npr.org: https://n.pr/4fN9MkP

Tomorrow is the last day to early vote, and it’s crucial this season that we defend our rights at the polls. 🗳️ To find your polling location and other information, visit our Election HQ: https://www.aclu-tn.org/campaigns-initiatives/election-hq-2026/ ✔️

Do you have policy advocacy experience and want to advance civil liberties and civil rights at the state and local level? We’re looking for a new policy strategist to join our team and help make an impact in Tennessee for years to come – to learn more and apply, visit: https://bit.ly/4bNkWF6

📣 Early voting ends THIS SATURDAY! 📣 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make your voices heard. 🗳️ www.aclu-tn.org/campaigns-in...

Fannie Lou Hamer was a Southern civil rights activist and community organizer who was beaten by the police for sitting at a whites-only bus stop after completing a voter registration program. She sustained lifelong injuries to her legs, kidneys, and eyes.

Recent reports suggest that ICE is using flight passenger information to locate non-citizens without secure lawful status and arrest them when boarding or after disembarking from flights. If you don't have secure lawful status, consider the risks of flying and contact your attorney if you have one.

Rutherford County has been in the national spotlight for its ongoing battles over what students and families are allowed to read. Learn more about local candidates' thoughts on book bans at our Election HQ: https://www.aclu-tn.org/campaigns-initiatives/election-hq-2026/

For 36 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has affirmed a simple truth: disability rights are civil rights. The ADA drastically changed what equal access, inclusion and opportunity look like, and we celebrate that progress today, while recognizing that the work isn’t finished.

We will always continue to fight for Black voices to be represented at the polls. No matter what.

Our Election HQ webpage is LIVE! 🗳️ On our Election HQ webpage, you can find a range of resources to help you and your loved ones get out the vote, because it’s important now more than ever to make our voices heard at the polls. 📣 To visit our Election HQ webpage: https://bit.ly/4yyjKPP ✅

Too many people have lost their lives due to ICE's violence and negligence. These devastating tragedies are a predictable result of President Trump and Stephen Miller's anti-immigrant campaign. Tell our leaders in Congress to stop enabling ICE's violence: https://bit.ly/4wTbmbQ

Early voting for the Tennessee primary and general elections starts TODAY! This year, it is more crucial than ever to get to the polls. Make your voices heard loud and clear by voting for people who value your values! To find your early voting polling location: https://bit.ly/4gxdNfv

Forming charter schools around religious ideals alienates students of various faiths and beliefs, which is why we’re in court with @aclu.org. Read more about Wilberforce Academy of Knoxville v. Knox County Board of Education: https://bit.ly/4bIm64H

As reported in the @aclu.org's 2026 Seven States Report, the murder of Tyré Nichols was not an isolated tragedy. It exposed systemic failures that continue to harm Memphians, and we will continue to fight for reforms from MPD. Read more from the report: https://bit.ly/3RAOgb0

Jonah Neal's family wanted the Memphis Police Department to conduct a wellness check. Instead, Memphis Safe Task Force agents arrived and shot him. Memphians should not have to live in fear of law enforcement. - Read the full article from @npr.org: https://n.pr/4wy8dhE