Join the Sumner Dems for one of our upcoming monthly or annual events!
SCDP Women’s Caucus
Doors open at 5:30 for fellowship and the meeting starts at 6:00. This month the women’s caucus will be discussing their next service project
Library Board Meeting
The Sumner County Library Board will be meeting in the Sumner County Administration building in room 112, across from the tag renewal room. An agenda will be available on the Sumner County website closer to the meeting.
Brewing Change
SCDP is excited to introduce Brewing Change! Come join Kim, Kort, and other like-minded (or open-minded) individuals for conversations over coffee. Hosted at Cafe 393 in Hendersonville, this event is aimed to create a comfortable and more casual environment for community building. This event is free to attend and family friendly!
Youth Caucus Game Night
Join Youth Caucus for a game night at the SCDP office. Anyone 16- 35 who cares about Democracy is welcome! Feel free to bring a snack or a friend if you would like, but no pressure!
Pints with Progressives
Join us for our monthly Pints With Progressives! Each month, the SCDP visits a different local eatery for drinks, food, and friendship.
Location changes each month between Gallatin and Hendersonville, with occasional gatherings in Portland and White House. Stay tuned for this month’s location!
This month we will be at Casa Roja in Gallatin!
County Commission Meeting
The Sumner County Commission meets in the legislative chamber of the Sumner County Administrative building (Taj Mahal).
Nevertheless We Read: SCDP Book Club
Join us for the Nevertheless We Read Sumner Dems book club. The book of the month will be chosen at the previous month’s meeting.
The book club will meet monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 6:30 PM. Feel free to bring a snack to share! Books will be selected at each meeting for the next month.
For February will be carrying over the January book discussion of “Jesus and John Wayne” that was canceled due to weather. If you already finished reading and want to get a head start, the March book will be “If Beale Street Could Talk” by James Baldwin!
SCDP March Potluck
Join us for am evening of community. Bring a dish to share (no pressure) and come meet other blue community members.
Library Board Meeting
The Sumner County Library Board will be meeting in the Sumner County Administration building in room 112, across from the tag renewal room. An agenda will be available on the Sumner County website closer to the meeting.
SCDP Women’s Caucus
Doors open at 5:30 for fellowship and the meeting starts at 6:00. This month the women’s caucus will be discussing their next service project
Brewing Change
SCDP is excited to introduce Brewing Change! Come join Kim, Kort, and other like-minded (or open-minded) individuals for conversations over coffee. Hosted at Cafe 393 in Hendersonville, this event is aimed to create a comfortable and more casual environment for community building. This event is free to attend and family friendly!
County Commission Meeting
The Sumner County Commission meets in the legislative chamber of the Sumner County Administrative building (Taj Mahal).
Pints with Progressives
Join us for our monthly Pints With Progressives! Each month, the SCDP visits a different local eatery for drinks, food, and friendship. This month we will be at …
Location changes each month between Gallatin and Hendersonville, with occasional gatherings in Portland and White House. Stay tuned for this month’s location!
Nevertheless We Read: SCDP Book Club
Join us for the Nevertheless We Read Sumner Dems book club. The book of the month will be chosen at the previous month’s meeting.
The book club will meet monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 6:30 PM. Feel free to bring a snack to share! Books will be selected at each meeting for the next month.
For March will be…
Library Board Meeting
The Sumner County Library Board will be meeting in the Sumner County Administration building in room 112, across from the tag renewal room. An agenda will be available on the Sumner County website closer to the meeting.
SCDP Women’s Caucus
Doors open at 5:30 for fellowship and the meeting starts at 6:00. This month the women’s caucus will be discussing their next service project
Pints with Progressives
Join us for our monthly Pints With Progressives! Each month, the SCDP visits a different local eatery for drinks, food, and friendship. This month we will be at …
Location changes each month between Gallatin and Hendersonville, with occasional gatherings in Portland and White House. Stay tuned for this month’s location!
County Commission Meeting
The Sumner County Commission meets in the legislative chamber of the Sumner County Administrative building (Taj Mahal).
Library Board Meeting
The Sumner County Library Board will be meeting in the Sumner County Administration building in room 112, across from the tag renewal room. An agenda will be available on the Sumner County website closer to the meeting.
Library Board Meeting
The Sumner County Library Board will be meeting in the Sumner County Administration building in room 112, across from the tag renewal room. An agenda will be available on the Sumner County website closer to the meeting.
SCDP February Potluck
Join us for am evening of community. Bring a dish to share (no pressure) and come meet other blue community members.
Nevertheless We Read: CANCELED
UPDATE: Event canceled due to winter weather. Stay safe, and we’ll see you next month!
Join us for the Nevertheless We Read Sumner Dems book club. The book of the month will be chosen at the previous month’s meeting.
The book club will meet monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 6:30 PM. Feel free to bring a snack to share! Books will be selected at each meeting for the next month.
For January we will be reading, “Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation” by Kristin Kobes Du Mez
County Commission Meeting
The Sumner County Commission meets in the legislative chamber of the Sumner County Administrative building (Taj Mahal).
The Autonomy Project: Community Organizing 101 (Virtual)
How can we advocate for reproductive freedom if we don’t truly understand it?
This 4-month series, designed for young adults (high school through college age), gives participants the knowledge and tools better to understand their bodies, identities, and rights. Meeting twice a month, we’ll explore topics like consent, birth control, STIs, healthy relationships, and advocacy for reproductive freedom.
Every session is queer-inclusive, interactive, and focused on building both personal autonomy and community power. Sign up for any session or all the sessions!
Pints with Progressives
Join us for our monthly Pints With Progressives! Each month, the SCDP visits a different local eatery for drinks, food, and friendship. This month we will be at TailGate Brewery in Hendersonville!
Location changes each month between Gallatin and Hendersonville, with occasional gatherings in Portland and White House. Stay tuned for this month’s location!
Library Board Meeting
The Sumner County Library Board will be meeting in the Sumner County Administration building in room 112, across from the tag renewal room. An agenda will be available on the Sumner County website closer to the meeting.
Volunteer Fire Department Ad- hoc meeting
The Sumner County Commission has established an ad hoc board to explore options for funding our volunteer fire departments.
SCDP Women’s Caucus
Doors open at 5:30 for fellowship and the meeting starts at 6:00. This month the women’s caucus will be discussing their next service project
The Autonomy Project: How to Talk About Abortion (Virtual)
How can we advocate for reproductive freedom if we don’t truly understand it?
This 4-month series, designed for young adults (high school through college age), gives participants the knowledge and tools better to understand their bodies, identities, and rights. Meeting twice a month, we’ll explore topics like consent, birth control, STIs, healthy relationships, and advocacy for reproductive freedom.
Every session is queer-inclusive, interactive, and focused on building both personal autonomy and community power. Sign up for any session or all the sessions!
SCDP January Potluck
Join the Sumner Dems for our monthly potluck at headquarters! Bring a dish to share (no pressure) and come for community, learning, and good food.
Brewing Change
SCDP is excited to introduce Brewing Change! Come join Kim, Kort, and other like-minded (or open-minded) individuals for conversations over coffee. Hosted at Cafe 393 in Hendersonville, this event is aimed to create a comfortable and more casual environment for community building. This event is free to attend and family friendly!
Nevertheless We Read: SCDP Book Club
Join us for the Nevertheless We Read Sumner Dems book club. The book of the month will be chosen at the previous month’s meeting.
The book club will meet monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 6:30 PM. Feel free to bring a snack to share! Books will be selected at each meeting for the next month.
For December, we will be reading “Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde”
County Commission Meeting
The Sumner County Commission meets in the legislative chamber of the Sumner County Administrative building (Taj Mahal).
The Autonomy Project: Supportive Relationships (Virtual)
How can we advocate for reproductive freedom if we don’t truly understand it?
This 4-month series, designed for young adults (high school through college age), gives participants the knowledge and tools better to understand their bodies, identities, and rights. Meeting twice a month, we’ll explore topics like consent, birth control, STIs, healthy relationships, and advocacy for reproductive freedom.
Every session is queer-inclusive, interactive, and focused on building both personal autonomy and community power. Sign up for any session or all the sessions!
SCDP Holiday Party
This month, we will be having a holiday party in place of the usual Potluck. We will be meeting at the DeGroot home. If you are able, please bring non-perishable foods and/or a new toy to donate!
The Autonomy Project: Consent & Boundaries (Virtual)
How can we advocate for reproductive freedom if we don’t truly understand it?
This 4-month series, designed for young adults (high school through college age), gives participants the knowledge and tools better to understand their bodies, identities, and rights. Meeting twice a month, we’ll explore topics like consent, birth control, STIs, healthy relationships, and advocacy for reproductive freedom.
Every session is queer-inclusive, interactive, and focused on building both personal autonomy and community power. Sign up for any session or all the sessions!
Nevertheless We Read: SCDP Book Club
Join us for the Nevertheless We Read Sumner Dems book club. The book of the month will be chosen at the previous month’s meeting.
The book club will meet monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 6:30 PM. Feel free to bring a snack to share! Books will be selected at each meeting for the next month.
The November book will be announced shortly - stay tuned!
Pints with Progressives
Join us for our monthly Pints With Progressives! Each month, the SCDP visits a different local eatery for drinks, food, and friendship. This month we will be at Portland Pizza & Pub in Portland!
Location changes each month between Gallatin and Hendersonville, with occasional gatherings in Portland and White House. Stay tuned for this month’s location!
SCDP Board Meeting (Virtual)
Your SCDP Executive Committee meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM on Zoom to conduct our board meeting (including officer and committee reports, budgetary votes, and more). These board meetings are open to the public - if you’d like to observe our meeting, send an email to stillblue@sumnerdems.org and we’ll share the link with you the day of the meeting.
County Commission Meeting
The Sumner County Commission meets in the legislative chamber of the Sumner County Administrative building (Taj Mahal).
The Autonomy Project: A Queer New World (Virtual)
How can we advocate for reproductive freedom if we don’t truly understand it?
This 4-month series, designed for young adults (high school through college age), gives participants the knowledge and tools better to understand their bodies, identities, and rights. Meeting twice a month, we’ll explore topics like consent, birth control, STIs, healthy relationships, and advocacy for reproductive freedom.
Every session is queer-inclusive, interactive, and focused on building both personal autonomy and community power. Sign up for any session or all the sessions!
Brewing Change
SCDP is excited to introduce Brewing Change! Come join Kim, Kort, and other like-minded (or open-minded) individuals for conversations over coffee. Hosted at Cafe 393 in Hendersonville, this event is aimed to create a comfortable and more casual environment for community building. This event is free to attend and family friendly!
Library Board Meeting
The Sumner County Library Board will be meeting in the Sumner County Administration building in room 112, across from the tag renewal room. An agenda will be available on the Sumner County website closer to the meeting.
The Autonomy Project: Birth Control & Pregnancy Options (Virtual)
How can we advocate for reproductive freedom if we don’t truly understand it?
This 4-month series, designed for young adults (high school through college age), gives participants the knowledge and tools better to understand their bodies, identities, and rights. Meeting twice a month, we’ll explore topics like consent, birth control, STIs, healthy relationships, and advocacy for reproductive freedom.
Every session is queer-inclusive, interactive, and focused on building both personal autonomy and community power. Sign up for any session or all the sessions!
SCDP November Potluck
Join the Sumner Dems for our monthly potluck at headquarters! Bring a dish to share and come for community, learning, and good food.
This month, we’ll welcome Patricia Collins and Denise Shepherd, our Democratic representatives on the Sumner County Election Commission. Join us to learn more about what we expect to see in the next year for Sumner County Elections (and how you can help!).
All are welcome!
Nevertheless We Read: SCDP Book Club
Join us for month two of the Nevertheless We Read Sumner Dems book club. The book of the month will be chosen at the previous month’s meeting.
The book club will meet monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 6:30 PM. Feel free to bring a snack to share! Books will be selected at each meeting for the next month.
In October we will be discussing “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” by Robin Wall Kimmerer!
SCDP Elder Caucus
Join us for the Sumner Dems Elder Caucus! This caucus is open to all ages but will focus in on the issues that affect our elder population. Join us at 5:30 PM at the office - feel free to bring a snack to share!
Read more from your organizers here:
Announcing the opening of the Elder Caucus! The SCDP has a commitment to improving the lives of our elders by encouraging them to stay engaged in life and also by identifying unmet needs and supporting solutions.
The Elder Caucus is a group of volunteers of any age who will identify priorities and plans of action to benefit elders age 65 and up. Here are a few initial ideas of things we might consider:
1) Brief training about ageism that lulls our elders into deciding they are used up and should spend their remaining years watching television. The alternative includes living a healthier and more satisfying life for decades to come; this would include service to others, at least part of the time. This assists in fighting the feeling of being cast aside and purposeless. It would help renew the sense of personal agency that our society strips away as people age.
2) Encouraging and assisting activism among elders. This might include phone banking, poll watching, and intergenerational activities such as tutoring, reading stories, or sharing life experiences from 70 years ago.
3) Another possibility would be shooting videos encouraging people to vote for budgets and agencies that support our elders featuring real elders - not paid actors!
4) Assisting elders with setting up letter-writing and phone-calling campaigns to our county, state, and federal representatives.
Those are just a few quick possibilities. We welcome your ideas.
For more information, call Kort Nygard at 615-289-3928.
Youth Caucus Bonfire
Join youth caucus for a bonfire and costume contest. We will be making s’mores and making new friends. Feel free to wear a costume if you would like!
RSVP is required for this event. For safety, the location and details will only be made available to those who RSVP.
Cocktail Hour: Virtual Fundraiser
Join us for our fall 2025 virtual fundraising: the SCDP cocktail hour!
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 24th at 6:00 PM for an adventure through spirits. Our mixologist Michele will take you through multiple cocktails - showing you what you need, how to make them, and adding a little pizazz to boot.
This fall, our drinks of choice will include:
Old Fashioned (bourbon-based)
Blue Wave (vodka or tequila-based)
Interested in learning in person? A limited number or tickets are available for in-person learning at the SCDP office!
Ingredient list and recipes will be shared in advance. Please note, this event is limited to ages 21+.