Tennessee Equality Project

Coverage of last night's gubernatorial forum from @tennesseelookout.com : tennesseelookout.com/2026/10/27/t...

A powerful perspective on book restrictions in @tennesseelookout.com : tennesseelookout.com/2026/10/26/w...

Coming up on Tuesday, October 27 organized by the Tennessee Press Association. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssl4...

We believe in you as a change agent with power. www.youtube.com/shorts/kFz5d...

Help your friends get good information. They can learn about early voting options here: sos.tn.gov/govotetn

A good day to vote early!

Randi Driscoll with a great rendition of Time After Time at the Matthew Shepard Foundation/TEP event last night

JB Somers moving us at the Matthew Shepard Foundation/TEP event last night

Jason and deMarco lifting our spirits at last night's Matthew Spepard Foundation/TEP event at Frankie J's in Nashville

Join us this evening/Thursday if you're in the Memphis area as we prepare for the legislative session. Information at the link: www.facebook.com/events/27876...

It was good to be with Middle Tennessee State University Lambda tonight to discuss state legislation. The image shows the group gathered in a classroom in front of a projection that says, "Welcome to MT Lambda!"

BREAKING: SCOTUS rejects Trump admin's request to allow it to end gender-affirming medical care in prisons — a significant, if tentative, rejection of one of the admin's most extreme anti-trans arguments. Only Thomas and Alito noted they would have granted the stay. More to come: www.lawdork.com

The court challenge to Tennessee's same-sex marriage ban was filed 13 years ago today. Legal and policy advocacy are vital parts of LGBTQ+ history.

One of many reasons we're glad to be on #BlueSky www.commondreams.org/news/no-king...

Nashville CARES is attempting to block this measure. via @tennesseelookout.com tennesseelookout.com/2026/10/20/l...

Good! www.wvlt.tv/2026/10/19/t...

If you're in Memphis on Thursday, please join us. Information at the link: www.facebook.com/events/27876...

"I'm trying to deliver Jesus from identity theft. Folks who claim to share the faith that I share support these mean-spirited policies that kick people off of their healthcare & take food out of the mouths of hungry children. I don't understand that kind of faith." ~ Sen. Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock

Early voting continues today around Tennessee. Learn more at the link: https .://govote.tnsos.gov/ .

Beloved musical icon and LGBTQ+ ally Dolly Parton is our 2026 Advocate of the Year. Here, we celebrate her legacy of love and joy.

We hope you have a good #SpiritDay ! Many people wear purple on this day as a show of support for LGBTQ+ youth. Thanks to @glaad.bsky.social for the annual reminder.

Let's go, Tennessee!

Starting today!

Are you ready, Tennessee?

In just 3 months, the TN General Assembly convenes. Help us be ready with a $10+ contribution at the link: secure.actblue.com/donate/tenne...

Early voting in Tennessee starts October 14. sos.tn.gov/govotetn

An expanding calendar of fall events. Please, join us. www.tnep.org/tep_fall_202...

A Tennessee appellate court has ruled that the killing of a woman may have been justifiable because she was trans. The court reversed a conviction, stating that the killer could have a new trial because the jury did not know the woman killed was trans. Trans panic in the modern era.

Happy International Lesbian Day!

Book restrictions in U.S. schools reaching high levels. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

LGBTQ+ movement leaders warn that anti-trans ballot measures in five states could become a testing ground for a broader political strategy in the 2028 presidential election.

It is banned books week. You can find Bean Chapman's 2024 report on book restrictions in Tennessee near the bottom of our special reports page at the link: www.tnep.org/tep_special_...

Today (Oct. 5) is the last day to register to vote in TN if someone wants to vote on Nov 3. The information is at the link: ovr.govote.tn.gov

It's finally here! Are you ready to join us in kicking off #BannedBooksWeek?! This year's event is too big for just one piece of art, so we have THREE! #LetBooksBe bannedbooksweek.org

Protesters gathered outside UPMC Children’s Hospital after the hospital system agreed to stop providing gender-affirming medical care to patients under 19.

Fall events are updated to include a meeting in Franklin, TN. www.tnep.org/tep_fall_202...

Upcoming legislative advocacy events around the state www.tnep.org/tep_fall_202...

We hope you have a good LGBTQ+ History Month and that October is filled with reminders that our past can be a source of reflection and strength.

We're glad that the Senate has exposed Jack Smith as a supporter of women's college basketball.

We're glad that the Senate has exposed Jack Smith as a supporter of women's college basketball.

Sad and dangerous. thehill.com/homenews/edu...

ICYMI— this weekend The Factory in FRANKLIN, TN will host a Christian nationalist conference featuring one speaker who advocated for executing gay people, another who has defended slavery “set discuss what organizers call their Christian Crusade Holy War” www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti...

Disturbing, but glad they are challenging it. via @tennesseelookout.com tennesseelookout.com/2026/09/25/p...

A big deal! www.wsmv.com/2026/09/23/f...

We hope you've had a good Bi Visibility Day. We were glad to celebrate with Nashville Pride and the Nashville Grizzlies at Perfectly Fine (pictured below).

Happy Bi Visibility Day!

MTSU Sidelines takes a look at BoroPride. mtsusidelines.com/2026/09/21/m...

LGBTQ veterans building 15 years after repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell via @washblade.bsky.social : www.washingtonblade.com/2026/09/20/w...

Marking the anniversary of the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. The optimism then, the fight now. www.tnep.org/marking_don_...

Out Rutherford County Commissioner Brendan Doughtie speaks at BoroPride.