Join the Sumner Dems for one of our upcoming monthly or annual events!
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!
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!
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.
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 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!
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).
SCDP at Squarefest
Join the SCDP at Squarefest! Gallatin’s twice-yearly street festival is back and better than ever so head on over and say hello - we’ll be there waiting to meet you!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Elder Caucus Meeting
If you care about elders and issues that impact them, join us for a meeting!
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
County Commission Meeting
The Sumner County Commission meets in the legislative chamber of the Sumner County Administrative building (Taj Mahal).
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!
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.
SCDP March 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: 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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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!