Nashville's No Kings protest sees large turnout
Digest more
No Kings protests are happening in Tennessee in response to President Donald Trump's military and birthday parade and speech.
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.
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
Demonstrators are expected to gather at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. as part of the national No Kings protest movement.The event in Nashville will coincide with similar demonstrations across the country,
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.
Protesters are set to hit the streets across the country today.
The 1,800 "No Kings" protests across the country are meant to express frustration over President Trump's actions that organizers say are authoritarian.