Tennessee is set to have another set of demonstrations this weekend in protest of President Donald Trump.
Organizers say that the demonstrations are part of a series of peaceful protests scheduled to take place this summer in many locations across the country. Their goal is to gather large numbers of people to protest against the administration's actions.
The Aug. 2 rallies are meant to advocate against the administration's "fascist actions, for the release of the Epstein files, and in protest of this administration's leniency to Ghislaine Maxwell in exchange for her tainted testimony."
Here's what to know about the upcoming protests in Tennessee.
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What are the 'Rage Against the Regime' protests?
The band Rage Against the Machine, which played from 1991 until disbanding in 2024, was known for its leftist politics, including anti-capitalist and anti-authoritarian messages.
Much like the "No Kings" and "Good Trouble Lives On" protests in June and July, these protests aim to gather people in large numbers to protest against the current presidential administration.
When are the 'Rage Against the Regime' protests?
All protests under the "Rage Against the Regime" name will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2.
Saturday is also Vice President JD Vance’s 41st birthday. However, Hunter Dunn, a national spokesperson for the 50501 protest group, which is organizing the rally, said that most organizers hadn’t considered Vance when setting the date for the first Saturday of August.
Where are the 'Rage Against the Regime' protests in Tennessee?
There are seven Rage Against the Regime protests scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2.
Chattanooga: starts at 9:15 a.m. ET
Clarksville: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT
Jackson: 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. CT
Kingsport: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET
Knoxville: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET
Nashville: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT
Paris: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT
Tullahoma: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT
How many protests have taken place against President Trump in 2025?
The "Rage Against the Regime" protests mark the fifth wave of national protests in the United States against the president since his inauguration.
In June, it was estimated that more than 5 million people participated across approximately 2,100 communities in the U.S. during the June 14 "No Kings" protests, which coincided with Trump's 79th birthday and the Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington. D.C.
On July 17, the "Good Trouble" protests, hosted by the same organizers as "No Kings," took place across six Tennessee cities, with more than 1,600 demonstrations nationwide.
Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal. She can be reached at [email protected].
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