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

Cocktail Hour: Virtual Fundraiser
Oct
24

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+.

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Youth Caucus Bonfire
Oct
25

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.

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SCDP Elder Caucus
Oct
27

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.

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Nevertheless We Read: SCDP Book Club
Oct
28

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!

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SCDP November Potluck
Nov
2

SCDP November Potluck

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

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!

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The Autonomy Project: Birth Control & Pregnancy Options (Virtual)
Nov
3

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!

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Brewing Change
Nov
13

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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The Autonomy Project: A Queer New World (Virtual)
Nov
17

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!

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SCDP Board Meeting (Virtual)
Nov
19

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.

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Pints with Progressives
Nov
20

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!

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Nevertheless We Read: SCDP Book Club
Nov
25

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!

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The Autonomy Project: Consent & Boundaries (Virtual)
Dec
1

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!

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The Autonomy Project: Supportive Relationships (Virtual)
Dec
15

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!

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The Autonomy Project: How to Talk About Abortion (Virtual)
Jan
12

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!

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The Autonomy Project: Community Organizing 101 (Virtual)
Jan
26

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!

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The Autonomy Project: STIs & Safer Sex (Virtual)
Oct
20

The Autonomy Project: STIs & Safer Sex (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!

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No Kings Rally
Oct
18

No Kings Rally

The SCDP is proud to support the October No Kings Rally on October, 18th.

In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies.

🚨On Saturday, October 18th, we’re taking to the streets nationwide. We’re not gathering to feed his ego. We’re building a movement that leaves him behind.🚨

The flag doesn’t belong to Donald Trump. It belongs to us. We’re not watching history happen. We’re making it.

On October 18th, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t—to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings. Check out nokings.org for more information.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Register To Attend Here
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No Kings Sign Making Party
Oct
17

No Kings Sign Making Party

Are you participating in the Sumner No Kings Rally this Saturday? Join the SCDP for a sign making party!

Poster and paints available at the office, or feel free to bring your own markers! Starts at five thirty and ends when it ends. Kids welcome!

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Pints with Progressives
Oct
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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SCDP Board Meeting (Virtual)
Oct
15

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.

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SCDP Women’s Caucus
Oct
14

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 have someone from the Gallatin Police Department coming to talk to us about women’s safety issues. New faces are always welcome!

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NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
Oct
11

NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet

Join us for the NAACP 56th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on October 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at The Gathering Place in Gallatin, TN. This year’s theme, “Moving Together Towards a Better Tomorrow,”celebrates unity, progress, and community impact. The evening will feature keynote speaker Gloria Sweet-Love, President of the TN State Conference NAACP, along with dinner, recognition of supporters, and opportunities to contribute to the ongoing work of the Sumner County NAACP.

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Brewing Change
Oct
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 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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The Autonomy Project: Holistic Sexuality (Virtual)
Oct
6

The Autonomy Project: Holistic Sexuality (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!

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2025 Three Star Dinner
Sep
27

2025 Three Star Dinner

Save the date! The 2025 Sumner Dems Three Star Dinner is back and better than ever.

Join us on Saturday, September 27th at Sycamore Springs in Bethpage, TN for an evening celebrating democracy, community, and the knowledge that Sumner County is WORTH fighting for.

Tickets are available now – and stay tuned, because our keynote speaker is one you DON’T want to miss.

We’ll see you in September! More info to come.

Get Your Tickets!
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SCDP Educator Caucus
Sep
25

SCDP Educator Caucus

Join us for the Sumner Dems Educator Caucus! This caucus is for all those who care about education - whether a teacher, a past teacher, a future teacher, or someone who just cares about supporting education-related issues, we’d love to have you join us.

This meeting will finalize the launch of the educator caucus. While officers will be elected, this will also be a time to get to know your fellow caucus members (and bring a friend or two as well!). Join us at 6:00 PM at the office - feel free to bring wine or a snack to share!

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Nevertheless We Read: SCDP Book Club
Sep
23

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.

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SCDP Elder Caucus
Sep
22

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.

While officers will be elected, this will also be a time to get to know your fellow caucus members (and bring a friend or two as well!). Join us at 7:00 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.

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Pints with Progressives
Sep
18

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 in White House! Join us at 6pm at White House Pizza and Pub on the patio!

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SCDP Board Meeting (Virtual)
Sep
17

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.

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SCDP Youth Caucus
Sep
15

SCDP Youth Caucus

SCDP Youth Caucus will be meeting to play Jackbox games and finalize dates for the next few events. Feel free to drop in anytime during the meeting. New faces are always welcome!

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Community Event: PSS School Supply Drive
Sep
13

Community Event: PSS School Supply Drive

Public School Strong (PSS) is hosting a community school supply drive at the Richmond Park Pavilion on September 13th from 4-6 pm. Public School Strong is a non-partisan organization that works to “promote, protect, and strengthen our public education system.”

PSS will have a “touch a truck” fire truck, therapy dogs, arts and crafts, local businesses and community resources, and they will be attempting to “stuff the bus” with school supply donations! Stop by the event to support one of our community organizations making a positive impact and bring some school supplies to donate if you are able!

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League of Women Voters Membership Meeting
Sep
13

League of Women Voters Membership Meeting

The League of Women Voters Hendersonville/ Sumner County will be having their membership meeting Saturday, September 13th at 11:30 am at the Hendersonville Public Library. They will be hosting guest speaker Mary Evins. Mary Evins is retired professor from MTSU and the coordinator of the American Democracy Project. The League invites women to bring a friend.

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So You Wanna Run (for Office)
Sep
11

So You Wanna Run (for Office)

Are you considering a run for office? Whether you’re considering a run for school board, county commission, city council, or even Tennessee State House - you’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers!

Join Candidate Recruitment Chair Holly Cruz and SCDP Chair Megan Lange as they go through the realities of running for office: from time commitments to financial needs and beyond. Please note, this info session is designed for state level campaigns and lower - Congressional runs follow a whole different set of guidelines!

Upcoming Elections:
May 2026 - Local Primary (Commission, odd-numbered School Board, County Mayor, etc)
August 2026 - Local General (Commission, odd-numbered School Board, County Mayor) + Primary (City Councils, State House, Congress)
November 2026 - City Councils, State House, Congress

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SCDP Women’s Caucus
Sep
9

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 have someone from the Gallatin Police Department coming to talk to us about women’s safety issues. New faces are always welcome!

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SCDP September Potluck
Sep
7

SCDP September Potluck

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

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, our speaker is Tucker Karnes, a political strategist who has managed some of the largest campaign in Tennessee. Together, we’ll talk about ways that you can get involved in supporting candidates in the upcoming election cycle.

All are welcome!

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Brewing Change
Sep
4

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!

View Event →
Nevertheless We Read: SCDP Book Club
Aug
26

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.

View Event →
SCDP Elder Caucus
Aug
25

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.

While officers will be elected, this will also be a time to get to know your fellow caucus members (and bring a friend or two as well!). Join us at 7:00 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.

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Pints with Progressives
Aug
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.

Location changes each month between Gallatin and Hendersonville, with occasional gatherings in Portland and White House. This month we will be meeting at TailGate Brewery in Hendersonville!

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