Nashville's No Kings protest sees large turnout
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No Kings protests are happening in Tennessee in response to President Donald Trump's military and birthday parade and speech.
Demonstrators are expected to gather at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the national No Kings protest movement.
There are at least 24 protests planned across the state of Tennessee, including several in Middle Tennessee from Clarksville to Pulaski to Murfreesboro and more. Organizers say they expect the largest rally to happen in Nashville.
Organizers with the “No Kings” movement are planning some 1,500 demonstrations across the country to protest the upcoming military parade Saturday. One notable location, however, is
Coordinated "No Kings" protests are underway from coast-to-coast, part of a "national day of peaceful protest" against the Trump administration that is expected to draw millions. Protesters in some areas braved wet weather to raise signs and chant slogans supporting the rights of immigrants and criticizing what they see as Trump's power grab.
A man is facing charges after being arrested at the “No Kings” rally in Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park on Saturday, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.Elijah Miller, 19, was arrested after officers at the rally were flagged down at Jefferson Street and 7th Avenue North just before noon.