A host of regional “No Kings” protests are set to take place Saturday in the Chattanooga area as part of national demonstrations against actions by President Donald Trump’s administration. Also on Saturday, Republicans are planning a buffalo blessing hosted by State Rep. Greg Vital, R-Harrison, and the Tennessee Federation of Republican Women will have its biennial convention at the Marriott in Chattanooga.
All events are Saturday:
Blessing of the Buffalo hosted by state Rep. Greg Vital, R-Harrison
— When: 3 to 7 p.m.
— Where: Vital Buffalo Farm, 8220 Highway 60, Georgetown
— What: Native American dances, music, children’s games, petting zoo and food
Tennessee Federation of Republican Women, biennial convention
— When: All day, dinner reception
— Where: Chattanooga Convention Center, Marriott downtown, 1 Carter St.
— What: workshops, speakers, essential business (including the election of officers) and fellowship with Republican women from across the state
Regional No Kings rallies are part of a national movement by Indivisible, an organization and progressive movement, and networks of local activists. The Saturday rally is a reprise of the “No Kings” protest this summer and focuses on protesting against actions by the Trump administration, like deployment of the National Guard to cities like Memphis, censorship of media, ICE operations and the ongoing government shutdown.
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— When: 9 to 11 a.m.
— Where: Miller Park, 928 Market St.
— What: A rally organized by volunteers as part of the national “No Kings” organization
— When: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
— Where: Whitfield County Courthouse, 205 N. Selvidge St., Dalton
— What: Marching an estimated 2 miles to end at the courthouse lawn
— When: 1 to 3 p.m.
— Where: Dalton Pike and Treasury Drive intersection
— What: Speeches, performances, visual demonstrations and media opportunities
— When: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
— Where: Chattooga County Courthouse, 10035 Commerce St., Summerville
— What: A rally organized by volunteers as part of the national “No Kings” events
Contact politics reporter Ruby Rayner at rrayner@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6556.