Join the Sumner Dems for one of our upcoming monthly or annual events!
SCDP Phone Bank Training
Be part of our Summer of Action - join us for a phone bank training!
This in-person training led by Coordinated Field Director Wyatt Bassow will teach you how to use our phone banking program, talk about best practices, and give you an opportunity to practice before you start making calls!
This is perfect for beginners or seasoned phone bankers who are looking for a refresher. If you’re ready to help get some people elected, make plans to join us!
Community Canvass: Kay Lokey
Summer 2026 is the season we flip seats in Sumner County.
Join us for a community canvass with Sumner County Commission candidate Kay Lokey! Put on some comfy shoes, slather on the sunscreen, and fill that water bottle - then join us to knock some doors and reach voters.
Meetup location will be shared the morning of the event.
Mandy Cook Campaign Kickoff
“Enjoy food, drinks, and company as we rally to turn District 45 blue!”
Address will be provided after RSVPing.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxPLqi9uNCMiUouTBy2D16fY9pdB433Izoe_OZjtN3GbpeeQ/viewform
Community Canvass: Mandy Cook
Summer 2026 is the season we flip seats in Sumner County.
Join us for a community canvass with Sumner County Commission candidate Mandy Cook! Put on some comfy shoes, slather on the sunscreen, and fill that water bottle - then join us to knock some doors and reach voters. Make sure you come with a fully charged phone!
Meetup location will be shared the morning of the event.
Community Canvass: Chanitta Nealy
Summer 2026 is the season we flip seats in Sumner County.
Join us for a community canvass with Sumner County School Board candidate Chanitta Nealy! Put on some comfy shoes, slather on the sunscreen, and fill that water bottle - then join us to knock some doors and reach voters.
Kay Lokey: Supporter Circle Reception
Join Kay Lokey for a Supporter Circle Reception and get to know Kay and other volunteers and members of her district.
Register for location details: https://lokeyfordistrict17.com/events.html
Meet and Greet: Chanitta Nealy
Join Chanitta Nealy at Bruster’s Hendersonville for ice cream and a meet and greet. Get to know your School Board 3 candidate and talk about issues and solutions!
Community Canvass: Mandy Cook
Summer 2026 is the season we flip seats in Sumner County.
Join us for a community canvass with Sumner County Commission candidate Mandy Cook! Put on some comfy shoes, slather on the sunscreen, and fill that water bottle - then join us to knock some doors and reach voters. Make sure you come with a fully charged phone!
Meetup location will be shared the morning of the event.
Campaign Launch: Rory Edmonds
Join us for the official launch of Rory Edmonds’ County Commission campaign!
Food, drinks, and honest conversations will be served. This event is family-friendly! Bring a friend!
Register for location details: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/edmondsforoffice
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!
Bowling With the Blue
The Blue Dots Legue is hosting a community bowling event.
Family-friendly. RSVP in advance. $5 per person (and children) to cover costs.
*This event is not associated with or hosted by the SCDP
Community Canvass: Mandy Cook
Summer 2026 is the season we flip seats in Sumner County.
Join us for a community canvass with Sumner County Commission candidate Mandy Cook! Put on some comfy shoes, slather on the sunscreen, and fill that water bottle - then join us to knock some doors and reach voters. Make sure you come with a fully charged phone!
Meetup location will be shared the morning of the event.
Elder Caucus Meeting
If you care about elders and issues that impact them, join us for a meeting!
Elder Caucus Meeting
If you care about elders and issues that impact them, join us for a 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.
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!
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/
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.
Veteran’s Caucus
Are you a Veteran? Come talk with other Veterans who are tired of the way things are going in our country.
Join us at Casa Roja in Gallatin. No RSVP required.
Community Canvass: Rory Edmonds
Summer 2026 is the season we flip seats in Sumner County.
Join us for a community canvass with Sumner County Commission candidate Rory Edmonds! Put on some comfy shoes, slather on the sunscreen, and fill that water bottle - then join us to knock some doors and reach voters.
Meetup location will be shared the morning of the event.
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!
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!
Elder Caucus Meeting
If you care about elders and issues that impact them, join us for a meeting!
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.
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!
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
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
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
Portland Strawberry Festival
SCDP will be at the Portland Strawberry Festival. Help us make voter contact and show the community that we are here!
Volunteer: https://www.mobilize.us/sumnercountydemocraticpartytn/event/920425/
Veteran’s Caucus First Meeting
Join fellow vets for the first meeting of the Veterans Caucus!
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!
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!
Sign up to volunteer with us: https://www.mobilize.us/sumnercountydemocraticpartytn/event/920420/
Elder Caucus Meeting
If you care about elders and issues that impact them, join us for a meeting!
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 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!
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 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!
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.
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!
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!
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).