Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

50501 Tennessee

@50501tennessee.bsky.social

1.5K followers 32 following 220 posts

This page is hosted by United Volunteers of Tennessee. We organize events in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, & Chattanooga. To learn more, visit https://uvotn.org/hq/

uvotn.org

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

50501 Tennessee @50501tennessee.bsky.social · Aug 7

We’d happily hit 602 volunteers and members! Thank you to all who have connected with us and are still reaching out. We are so excited to keep growing and changing with all of you activists!

#UVOTN #TNStrong #fiftyfiftyone

50501 Tennessee @50501tennessee.bsky.social · May 25

We are happy to report we have now hit 502 members! All that means is we now have chance for member #555, #550, #600?

Please remember activist to fill out your volunteer application, even if you are just a protest persister! Filling out an app helps our team get info to the right people 😉

#UVTON

50501 Tennessee @50501tennessee.bsky.social · May 23

You didn’t hear it from us but @uvotn.bsky.social discord is super close to 500 members….you could be volunteer #500.

If you end up making it, we suggest buying a lottery ticket! We’ll be keep our eye on lucky number five hundred 👀

discord.gg/kYFgedUJ

2 3

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

Amazing what happens when you give the guy a plane

1.3K 8.3K 22K

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 4d

Here’s another great resource:

So the National Guard is (or might be) coming to your city? - Freedom Trainers

Don’t freak out. Don’t panic. Here’s a compendium of some resources. (1) Understand the legal situation State governors usually control their own National Guard. They’re deployed for things like natur...

freedomtrainers.net

1 28 61

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 4d

The National Guard is now patrolling Memphis.

If you are in the Memphis area and need guidance on how to interact with the Guard, here’s a helpful guide:

Responding to Federal Occupying Forces

Click here for another version of this document optimized for readability and accessibility. Table of Contents (click to jump ahead) We the People are PISSED: statement/intro Situation Report: current...

bit.ly

10 190 320

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 8d

Donald Trump & Gov. Bill Lee have made a huge political spectacle about sending the National Guard into Memphis.

The police chief says the troops aren’t even there — yet. 🤔

Via Imani Williams

17 130 490

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

fansofaftyn.bsky.social @fansofaftyn.bsky.social · 8d

They’re afraid that working people are paying attention. That they’ve finally had enough. Afraid that voters are sick of being spoken for. Afraid that District 7 might choose someone who actually represents their community. That’s what you have a chance to do tomorrow.Together we can flip this seat!

2 15 120

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

fansofaftyn.bsky.social @fansofaftyn.bsky.social · 8d

Donald Trump himself has taken an interest in this election. Do you know why? All of these groups and people know that this seat can be flipped tomorrow and that thought scares them. If you look at their actions and not what they’re saying in the media you’ll realize just how afraid they are.

1 26 99

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

fansofaftyn.bsky.social @fansofaftyn.bsky.social · 8d

Over $2.5 million in outside money has poured into this race. Multiple billionaires are spending big to shape the outcome of a seat in a place they don’t even live in.

2 21 85

50501 Tennessee @50501tennessee.bsky.social · 20d

🚨 NO KINGS 2.0 UPDATE! 🚨

There has been a time change for our event. The details are:

📍 Tennessee State Capitol, “Snow Sled Hill”
🗓️ October 18th
⏰ 10 am start time

Please share this far and wide! We want to ensure everyone has the correct information.

#uvotn #fiftyfiftyone #50501 #nokings2

Protest Update for:

NO KINGS 2.0
OCTOBER 18TH 2025 AT 10AM
TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOL

PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE ADJUSTMENT IN PREPARATION FOR POSSIBLE WEATHER. PLEASE BE SAFE AND EXERCISE BEST JUDGEMENT WHEN ATTENDING.

6 6

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

Rep. Aftyn Behn @aftynbehn.bsky.social · 20d

TENNESSEANS ARE BROKEEEEE 😭😭😭

Tennessee’s economy is “booming” — but we're broke. Housing up 70%, child care up 20%, wages flat. Why? Corporate greed + rigged rules. In Congress, I’ll fight to repeal Citizens United, close loopholes, & put working families first.

9 47 170

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 21d

Now.. imagine we do what we did with Disney with more and more mega corporations… until we have healthcare, housing, living wages, bodily autonomy, gender and racial equity, money out of politics… and like… just keep going all the way until we get to the liberation of everyone worldwide.

170 1K 3.7K

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 20d

“According to Strength in Numbers, the Disney boycott quickly became four times as large as any boycott over the last five years.

Disney's stock dipped about 3.5 percent and continued to trade lower in subsequent days — a loss in market value amounting to some $4 billion.”

@rbreich.bsky.social

61 380 1.4K

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 21d

Our National Press Coordinator @hunterisntdunn.bsky.social was raptured today.

God has called him home. We’re so happy that he’s no longer here suffering with us.

Hunter was a true Luke 2:52 man. We know that he’s up there watching us, helping Jesus make a No Kings sign for His return on Oct 18

14 33 350

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

Andrew @upthemags1892.bsky.social · 24d

@uvotn.bsky.social has also noticed Narsha’s lack of town halls

1 5

50501 Tennessee @50501tennessee.bsky.social · 26d

Great question but nope, not the same. We switched it up this time around for better viewing. The last one was at Bicentennial Park but we hope to see you at this one as well!!

Thank you for your interest in UVOTN.

50501 Tennessee @50501tennessee.bsky.social · 26d

Send to a friend who you know you wanna go with 👯‍♀️

Tell us you’re coming:
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

#UVOTN #IndivisiblePartners #Oct18th #NoKings2

NASHVILLE HAS
NO KINGS 2.0

DOWN WITH THE KING AND THE BILLIONATRE REGIME TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOL

"SNOW SLED HILL"
11 AM | 10.18.2025

50501 Tennessee @50501tennessee.bsky.social · 26d

No Kings 2.0 is happening, and it’s going to be bigger than ever 👀

We’re partnering with Indivisible TN, Indivisible Nashville, and Indivisble Sumner County to make this event as big as possible.

Meet us there:
📍 Tennessee State Capitol
⏰ 11 AM
🗓️ October 18th

2 3 11

50501 Tennessee @50501tennessee.bsky.social · 27d

We are calling on YOU to join our safety team! 🦺

Our safety team is what keeps our events possible. Here’s what we are looking for:
✨ Organizers
✨ Medics
✨ Auxiliary
✨ Peacekeepers

Make a difference! Play a role in protecting democracy. Sign up at recruitment.uvotn.org

#UVOTN #Recruitmentpush

3 2

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

Shutdown Tyranny @shutdowntyranny.bsky.social · 27d

9 65 140

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

Rep. Aftyn Behn @aftynbehn.bsky.social · 27d

EARLY VOTING BEGINS TODAY!!!! 😍

Don't know if you live in CD7? Click the website below!
web.go-vote-tn.elect...

Want to know where to vote and what time? Click below!
www.aftynforcongress...

7 12

50501 Tennessee @50501tennessee.bsky.social · 28d

✨ Those who donated to the Tennessee Justice Center for their Diaper Drive- you are making a difference.
✨ Mason’s Hot Dogs- thanks for keeping our volunteers fed!

We are excited to see you all at the next one!

WE ARE SO GLAD THAT YOU CAME.
We hope to see you again next time.

UNITED VOLUNTEERS OF TENNESSEE
Learn more at uvotn.org

50501 Tennessee @50501tennessee.bsky.social · 28d

Here’s the only tweaks I would make!

sample caption:

Did you attend our Celebration of Defiance? 👀

We had an amazing time community building with you this past Sunday! ☀️

Huge thanks are due all around:
✨ Our guest speakers and attendees- you made this event so special!

CELEBRATION OF DEFIANCE COMMUNITY EVENT RECAP

TAKE A LOOK AT ALL WE ACCOMPLISHED

SPEAKERS PRESENT

Along with our Open Mic we had:
Veterans for Peace
Roy of Hate Free Tennessee
Patsy Long of the Low Blow
F.I.N.D Design
Sophie (The Stray)
Luke Wallace of Bad Acting
Andrew Kaiser of Hayloft

WE GAVE BACK

Donations taken for the Tennessee Justice Center

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 29d

Today, a UN commission declared that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

The horrific evidence is overwhelming, and the US—along with a cast of other nations and actors—is complicit in this murderous destruction.

In the face of their denial, we must continue sharing the truth and fighting back.

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says

The panel finds that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out against Palestinians during the war.

www.bbc.com

16 150 440

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Sep 15

Hey @GovBillLee how will sending the National Guard into Memphis help this?

Asking for 610,000 friends.

www.tennessean.com/story/news/h...

75 970 2.6K

50501 Tennessee @50501tennessee.bsky.social · Sep 15

🚨HIGH ALERT VOTERS🚨

In less than 48 hours early voting will open for the primaries of the District 7 special election. This is the chance to voice who you want on your ballot for the General Election next month!!

#SpecialElectionSpecialResults #District7Election #UVOTN #FlipTheSeat

Want a voice in the people's choice?
DON'T PASS THE BUCK-VOTE!

Special election for District 7
Early voting Sep.17 to Oct. 2nd

1 1

Reposted by 50501 Tennessee

The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · Sep 14

We condemn political violence in any form. Our country is becoming more divided, and the rhetoric from the president is escalating. Both the shooting of Charlie Kirk and the shooting in Evergreen, CO are despicable and should not have happened.

4 20