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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Aug 1

New look on the horizon! We have an updated protest flyer thanks to our amazing marketing team. Please continue to be loud, proud, and nonviolent as we continue to stand for the rights of ourselves and others!

#NashvileStandingProtest #NashvilleProtest #TNStrong

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Sep 5

☎️ Call your congressman. Flood. Their. Phones.
👥 Tag in the comments or share this with one friend, challenging them to do the same.

You have the script. If we all take 5 minutes per day to do this, we could make waves.

HEY.
TENNESSEE.
HERE'S WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE EPSTEIN LIST.

According to recent polling, anywhere from 69% to 89% of Americans would like more information on the Epstein files. This means that it is a bi-partisan issue.
Your Congressman can be swayed.

WE ARE ASKING TWO THINGS OF YOU
CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE

No matter who they voted for, most Americans agree on this issue. Even in a red state, you are in the majority.
SEND THIS TO ONE FRIEND

Only two more signatures are needed to force a vote on the floor. Your voice matters - and so do your friends'. Urge them to get involved!

TWO MORE REPUBLICANS ARE NEEDED TO SIGN A PETITION TO FORCE A VOTE.

TELL THEM TO RELEASE THE
EPSTEIN FILES

"I URGE YOU TO SUPPORT THE RELEASE OF THE EPSTEIN FILES BY SIGNING THE DISCHARGE PETITION
H. RES 581, THE EPSTEIN TRANSPARENCY ACT. THE SURVIVORS OF JEFFREY EPSTEIN'S ABUSE DESERVE JUSTICE. REFUSING TO SIGN THIS DISCHARGE PETITION IS A DECISION TO CONTINUE TO HURT THE SURVIVORS OF ABUSE. I REFUSE TO VOTE FOR, OR PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO, ANY CANDIDATE WHO DOES NOT SIGN THE DISCHARGE PETITION TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES."

TENNESSEE
DISTRICT REPS
NOT SURE YOUR DISTRICT? CHECK AT
HTTPS://MAPS.NASHVILLE.GOV/POLLINGPLACEFINDER/
DISTRICT 1 - DIANA HARSHBARGER
DISTRICT 2 - TIM BURCHETT
DISTRICT 3 - CHUCK FLEISCHMANN DISTRICT 4 - SCOTT DESJARLAIS
DISTRICT 5 - ANDY OGLES
DISTRICT 6 - JOHN ROSE
DISTRICT 7 - VACANT
DISTRICT 8 - DAVID KUSTOFF
DISTRICT 9 - STEVE COHEN
(202) 225-6356
(202) 225-5435
(202) 225-3271
(202) 225-6831
(202) 225-4311
(202) 225-4231
N/A
(202) 225-4714
(202) 225-3265

OR CALL THE SWITCHBOARD AND ASK TO BE CONNECTED TO YOUR REPRESENTATIVE: (202) 224-3121

50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Sep 5

🚨 Hey Tennessee- your congressmen can be swayed.

Several weeks ago we flooded Bridgestone’s phones, got the USBP hiring event removed from DHS website, and made headlines. Now, we have another challenge for you. And it is critical.

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Sep 3

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. We will see you there 💪

#UVOTN #50501 #NoKings #NoKings2.0 #SaveTheDate

50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Sep 3

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨
On October 18, we take to the streets for No Kings 2.0. 👑 ❌

Nashville will be loud, powerful, and impossible to ignore. But this isn’t just Nashville. This date will echo nationwide.

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Phil Williams @philinvestigates.com · Sep 3

UPDATE: 331 DAYS!
That's how long the criminal investigation of Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles has now been on hold.

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Sep 3

Learn more about him here:
www.jimtorino.com

#UVOTN #50501 #WorkersOverBillionaires #KnowYourCandidates #VoteTennessee

50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Sep 3

✨ Focused on service, family, and strengthening local communities

He represents the voice of everyday Tennesseans, bringing local leadership into national conversations. We are happy to spotlight his campaign against one of the most high-profile members of Tennessee’s congressional delegation.

50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Sep 3

Workers Over Billionaires Speaker Series: Jim Torino Speaks 💼

At our rally this past weekend, we were joined by Jim Torino, a candidate for TN House District 5.

✨Business and community leader from Middle TN
✨ Running against incumbent Andy Ogles

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Sep 2

She brings her experience as a physician and community member, with a belief that everyday Tennesseans - not billionaires - deserve a stronger voice in policy.

Learn more about her here:
ballotpedia.org/Laura_Andreson

#UVOTN #50501 #WorkersOverBillionaires #KnowYourCandidates #VoteTennessee

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Sep 2

Workers Over Billionaires Speaker Series: Laura Andreson Speaks 👩‍⚕️

This weekend we were joined by Dr. Laura Andreson,a candidate for TN House District 63.

✨OB-GYN with 20+ years in practice
✨Advocate for public schools & teacher pay
✨Focused on bringing clarity and compassion to TN’s abortion laws

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Sep 2

Keep an eye out over the next few days as we share their speeches! Thank you again to our UVOTIE event attendees. Stay loud, proud, and healthy volunteers!!

#UVOTN #Fiftyfiftyone #NashEvents #District7 #SpecialElectionsSpecialResults

JIM TORINO
District 5 Congressional race
Jim Torino is one of the Democratic candidates running in the primaries against

Andy Ogles in the 2026 midterms. Learn more about him at:
www.jimtorino.com

DITCH KURTZ
Tennessee Governor race

Ditch Kurtz is a local musician who is running for governor against Marsha Blackburn in the 2026 midterms. Learn more at ditch4governor.com

Elma Jashim, Vanderbilt medical student and activist

Paula Pendergrass, Metro
Nashville Education Association

Maryam Abolfazli, Stand Up Nashville

Maura-Lee Albert, Service
Employees International Union

THANK YOU FOR COMING

Every voice matters.

Thank you for using yours.

Stay tuned to hear highlights from the speakers!

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our Labor Day Event Recap! Thank you to all of our speakers, attendees, and volunteers who made it possible. Please take time to review these candidates and their stances! ⚖️

#UVOTN #Fiftyfiftyone #NashEvents #District7 #SpecialElectionsSpecialResults

WORKERS OVER BILLIONAIRES

RALLY & EVENT RECAP

DARDEN COPELAND

District 7 Special Election

Darden Copeland will be a candidate in the upcoming Special Election for District 7.

Make sure to register to vote by September 8th to participate in early voting, and learn more about Copeland here:

www.dardenforcongress.com

LAURA ANDRESON

District 63 Congressional race

Laura Andreson will be a candidate for district 63 in the midterms. She has previously worked as an OB-GYN and is passionate about women's health.

Learn more about Andreson in her article in the Williamson Herald.

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thank you so much for all who showed up and out! Please read our post for an important health notice. Stay safe and healthy out there UVOTIES!

IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE FOR AUG 30TH ATTENDEES

Thank you all for joining us this weekend at the August 30th Workers Over Billionaires event!

We have just learned that a COVID-19 case has been confirmed among attendees.
Since the event took place outdoors, the risk of exposure is lower - but we wanted to let everyone know right away. If you are feeling sick, please take time to stay home and rest.

Keep an eye out for a recap and speaker highlights coming later this week!

UNITED VOLUNTEERS OF TENNESSEE

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Sep 1

Make you are registered to vote - the deadline is exactly a week away!
Sound off in the comments: who are excited to support? Let’s flip some seats, together!

tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/

#UVOTN #District7 #SpecialElectionSpecialResults #FlipTheSeat

HALLOWEEN MAY BE SCARV....
BUT NOTHING IS SCARIER THAN
REPRESENTATIVES WHO DON'T REPRESENT YOU,

Don't let the
District 7 election sneak upon you!

WHO'S RUNNING?
DEMOCRATS:

• Aftyn Behn who is a current state representative.
• Vincent Dixie who is a current state representative.
• Bo Mitchell who is a current state representative.
• Darden Copeland who is a
Nashville businessman.

REPUBLICANS:
• Gino Bulso who is a current state representative.
• Jason D Knight is currently a county commissioner.
• Lee Reeves who is currently a state representative.
• Matt Van Epps who is a current county commissioner.

INDEPENDENT:
• John Thorpe who is a US army veteran running on independent funding.

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Sep 1

It’s September 1st, which means it is officially spooky season! We know that nothing would be scarier than missing this election!

We have the inside scoop on this special election for District 7, and the clock is ticking.

tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/

#UVOTN #District7
#FlipTheSeat

WHO IS IN DISTRICT 7?
DISTRICT 7 CITIES:

Ashland City
Bon Aqua
Centerville
Clarksville
Clifton
Collinwood
Decaturvile
Dickson
Dover
Erin
Fairview
Franklin
Greenbrier
Hurricane Mills
Linden
Lobelville
Nashville
Parsons
Pleasant View
Springfield
Waverly
White House

WHO IS IN DISTRICT 7?

DISTRICT 7 COUNTIES:
Benton
Cheatham Davidson
Davidson
Benton
Stewart
Montgomery
Houston
Dickson
Humphreys
Hickman
Robertson
Cheatham
Decatur Dickson
Hickman
Houston Humpreys Montgomery
Williamson
Perry
Maury
Lewis
Decatur
Marshall|
Perry
Wayne
Robertson Stewart
Williamson

WHEN IS IT?
On October 7th, he asked me what day it was.
"It's October 7th."

Not sure if you are registered?
Check your status at:
www.tnvoterlookup.com

YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO VOTE BY SEPTEMBER 8th TO VOTE IN THIS PRIMARY ELECTION.

If you miss that deadline, that's okay! Get registered by November 3d to vote in the December 2d general election.
SO YOU WANT TO VOTE EARLY?

For the primary, early voting is Sept. 17th to Oct. 2nd.

The general election early voting is Nov. 12th to Nov.26th

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Aug 31

Just like Marsha, Andy is hiding from town halls…let’s meet him where he’s at. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors as we make sure our representatives hear us!

Share this message with your best +1 to cause some good trouble 👀
#loudproudandnonviolent #nomorelies #UVOTNPromotes

PROTEST

Rep. Andy Oglestelling L I E S about the
"Big Beautiful Bill"

SAT, SEPT. 6* @ 8:30 AM (ARRIVE BY 8:00 AM)

BIG BAD BREAKFAST
2086 WALL STREET, SPRING HILL

Bring your signs and bullhorns!!!!

50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Aug 31

We heard of an Andy Ogles appearance…that our volunteers can’t miss! While this is not hosted by UVOTN we are proud to share this grass roots action.

Remember: be loud, proud, and nonviolent as we show up to Andy’s Big Bad Breakfast and make ourselves heard!
@nashvilleresist.bsky.social

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Aug 31

On September 1st, let’s gather as one community and say ‘NO’ to militant overreach in Nashville!
#NashvilleVigil #MigraWatch #WeWillNotForget

NO NATIONAL GUARD FOR ICE

LABOR DAY VIGIL
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 3PM

ICE FIELD OFFICE
501 Brick Church Park Dr. 37207
No Guard! No ICE! Nashville must unite!

Join us to stand in solidarity with us to say NO to the National Guard working with ICE and imagine a Nashville where everyone belongs!

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Aug 31

Nashville, this Labor Day belongs to the people ✊ MigraWatch has called a vigil, and we’re proud to stand with them.

These issues won’t disappear on their own. We need to show that we will not stand for it. Join us at the ICE Field Office in peaceful solidarity with those affected by their actions.

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Aug 30

Keep an eye out…we have whispers of something we are waiting to confirm before announcing 👀

Nashville Resist 🗳️ Against Authoritarianism @nashvilleresist.bsky.social · Aug 30

Anybody know if there’s a street protest?

Indivisible TN07 ❌👑 @indivisibletn7.bsky.social · Aug 29

His promo:

50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Aug 25

It’s time to flip the script.
Put people over profit. Community over greed. Workers over billionaires.

@andyogles @marshablackburn @billleetn you work for us, not corporations. We’re sending a message to get that through your head.

50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Aug 25

While billionaires bribe our administration into policies that allow them to hoard profit, workers are losing healthcare and facing rising costs and threats to their unions.

The people who keep this city alive deserve more than low wages and broken promises.

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Aug 25

In Nashville, we know who makes this city run. It’s the nurses pulling doubles, the teachers holding classrooms together, the musicians playing for tips, and the immigrants enriching our community.

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Nashville Resist 🗳️ Against Authoritarianism @nashvilleresist.bsky.social · Aug 21

Blackburn chickens out, again. She's terrified of average Tennesseans, or anyone who might ask questions about her horrific voting record or pattern of embracing open sewer corruption.

www.reddit.com/r/nashville/...

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50501 Nashville @50501nashtn.bsky.social · Aug 20

Kids can enjoy story time, crafts, face painting, bubbles, and more.
Be sure to let us know you are coming with this sign up link!
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

#OurStoriesMatter #FamiliesFirst