Join the Sumner Dems for one of our upcoming monthly or annual events!

Summer of Action: Canvassing Training
May
19

Summer of Action: Canvassing Training

Join us for the first training of our Summer of Action: a canvassing training!

This in-person training led by Coordinated Field Director Wyatt Bassow will teach you how to use our canvassing app, talk about best practices for canvassing, and give you an opportunity to practice before you start hitting doors!

This is perfect for beginners or seasoned professional canvassers who are looking for a refresher. If you’re ready to help get some people, elected, make plans to join us!

Additional info will be shared prior to the training - please RSVP so you receive it!

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Pints with Progressives
May
21

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 Hendersonville!

Location changes each month between Gallatin and Hendersonville, with occasional gatherings in Portland and White House. Stay tuned for this month’s location!

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Nevertheless We Read: SCDP Book Club
May
26

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.

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Brewing Change
Jun
11

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 Gallatin, this event is aimed to create a comfortable and more casual environment for community building. This event is free to attend and family friendly!

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Hendersonville Freedom Fest
Jul
3

Hendersonville Freedom Fest

Join Us at the Hendersonville Freedom Fest!

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Library Board Meeting
Jul
8

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.

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LOCAL ELECTION DAY
Aug
6

LOCAL ELECTION DAY

School Board, County Commission, Judge, etc election day. Federal and State House and Senate & Governor Primary.

For more information: https://www.votesumnertn.org/

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Blue Wave BBQ
May
16

Blue Wave BBQ

Join the Sumner Dems on Saturday, May 16th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM for our fourth annual community picnic: the Blue Wave Barbecue.

In this exciting election year, we're thrilled to welcome a slew of candidates to our picnic. From governor to congress, state house to school board or county commission - we have a candidate for everyone!

Tickets are $10 per person and $25 per family. Bring a lawn chair and a dish to share - then join us. Address is in Gallatin, TN and will be sent out a few days before the picnic!

Dish sign up will go out a week before the event.

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Brewing Change
May
14

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 Gallatin, this event is aimed to create a comfortable and more casual environment for community building. This event is free to attend and family friendly!

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Candidate Meet & Greet- Mandy Cook & Chaney Moseley
May
13

Candidate Meet & Greet- Mandy Cook & Chaney Moseley

“Sign up to attend a meet and greet with two exciting 2026 candidates:

Chaney Mosley, Candidate for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District

Mandy Cook, Candidate for Tennessee House District 45

You'll hear directly from the candidates about their reasons for running and their vision for Tennessee. Light snacks and soft drinks will be provided. This event is free and family-friendly.”

Due to venue capacity, there are 2 one hour time slots to pick from.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXZNesZHdvGjW4MwBsXEriZmNbgQTXxTvdJva3P6AdUFHOGw/viewform

This event is not hosted by the SCDP. SCDP does not endorse candidates for Congress

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Library Board Meeting
May
13

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.

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All Hands Sumner: Virtual Organizing Call
May
10

All Hands Sumner: Virtual Organizing Call

This week, TN Republicans voted to gerrymander congressional districts across the state, stripping Memphians of their collective voice and causing chaos in campaigns that are already underway. We aren’t going to let them stop us, though.

Join the Sumner Dems for a virtual organizing call to discuss how we fight back, protect our representation, and get involved.

Details:
Date: Sunday, May 10th
Time: 7:30 PM CT
Where: Virtual (link provided upon registration)
Cost: Free to attend!

Featured speakers include the SCDP’s Coordinated Field Director Wyatt Bassow, Representative Vincent Dixie of TN House District 54, and TNDP Vice-Chair Dr. J. Nathan Higdon. RSVP here. https://sumnerdems.fyi/ppwz0S

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May
5

Veteran’s Caucus First Meeting

Join fellow vets for the first meeting of the Veterans Caucus!

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PRIMARY ELECTION
May
5

PRIMARY ELECTION

For more information: https://www.votesumnertn.org/

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Nevertheless We Read: SCDP Book Club
Apr
28

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 April, the book is “Martin & Malcolm & America” by James H Cone

Check out our StoryGraph to see our past book selections and keep up with what we’re reading now!

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Pints with Progressives
Apr
16

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 Los Cantaritos in Gallatin!

Location changes each month between Gallatin and Hendersonville, with occasional gatherings in Portland and White House. Stay tuned for this month’s location!

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Library Board Meeting
Apr
15

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.

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Brewing Change
Apr
9

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 Gallatin, this event is aimed to create a comfortable and more casual environment for community building. This event is free to attend and family friendly!

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No Kings 3- Sumner Indivisible
Mar
28

No Kings 3- Sumner Indivisible

The SCDP is not affiliated with this event or Sumner Invisible, but we appreciate the work they do. You can RSVP and find out more information at their mobilize link.

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Nevertheless We Read: SCDP Book Club
Mar
24

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, the book is If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin.

Check out our StoryGraph to see our past book selections and keep up with what we’re reading now!

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2026 Election Season Kickoff
Mar
19

2026 Election Season Kickoff

Join us on Thursday, March 19th at 6 PM at Tailgate Hendersonville for our 2026 Election Season Kickoff!

Meet the candidates, sign up to volunteer, and learn more about what YOU can do to help us flip some seats right here in Sumner County.

With eight candidates for county commission, four for school board, four for state house, and even three for Congress, we’re here to make history this election cycle. Family friendly and free to attend - but please RSVP so we know how many to expect!

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NAACP School Board Candidate Community Session
Mar
16

NAACP School Board Candidate Community Session

“LET'S TALK ABOUT OUR SCHOOLS!

THE NAACP INVITES YOU TO A COMMUNITY MEET & GREET WITH THE SUMNER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES. COME HEAR THEIR IDEAS FOR STRENGTHENING OUR SCHOOLS, SUPPORTING STUDENTS, AND BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR SUMNER COUNTY.”

“THIS RELAXED, INFORMAL SESSION GIVES YOU THE CHANCE TO ASK QUESTIONS, SHARE CONCERNS, AND MEET THE CANDIDATES FACE-TO-FACE.”

This event is not SCDP affiliated

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Brewing Change
Mar
12

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!

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Library Board Meeting
Mar
4

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.

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SCDP March Potluck
Mar
1

SCDP March Potluck

  • 333 West Main Street - Suite F Gallatin, TN, 37066 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for am evening of community. Bring a dish to share (no pressure) and come meet other blue community members.

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Nevertheless We Read: SCDP Book Club
Feb
24

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!

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County Commission Meeting
Feb
23

County Commission Meeting

The Sumner County Commission meets in the legislative chamber of the Sumner County Administrative building (Taj Mahal).

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