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  • Friday, April 09, 2010

    TENNESSEE FOCUS: Blogs, Groups and Organizations, Biodiesel, Food Co-ops

    I am noticing a sudden upsurge in readership in Tennessee...so I figure I'd better start a page with information for those Tennessee readers. Below is info on Tennessee focused blogs, progressive organizations and groups, biodiesel fueling stations (for any diesel cars and trucks) and food co-ops in Tennessee.

    I want to begin with the Declaration of Progressive Values from the Sevier County, TN Democrats

    Declaration of Progressive Values

    1. PATRIOTISM
    We are loyal, patriotic American citizens who love the United States of America.

    2. JUSTICE
    We fully respect and abide by our country's Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

    3. SERVICE
    We voluntarily serve our nation, state, and local communities.

    4. CITIZENSHIP
    We believe positive citizenship in everyday life is our civic duty.

    5. DEMOCRACY
    We believe our government is truly legitimate only if it is "of the people, by the people, for the people."

    6. FREEDOM
    We believe no one's freedom is secure until everyone's freedom is fully protected.

    7. OPENNESS
    We believe healthy democracy requires informed citizens, so government must work in transparency-not secrecy.

    8. PEACE
    We believe our nation's best defense is a non-aggressive foreign policy that spreads global equality and human rights by moral example.

    9. OPPORTUNITY
    We believe the greatness of any society is measured by how it treats those who are most vulnerable and disadvantaged.

    10. FAITH
    We believe all forms of worship should be honored and respected, and we believe in the separation of church and state.

    11. TRUTH
    We believe human reason and reality-based science are God-given gifts that help reveal the wonders of the universe.

    12. INDIVIDUALISM
    We have absolute respect for human diversity and we defend the right to be different.

    13. STEWARDSHIP
    We are committed to protect planet Earth and preserve our natural environment for the health and enjoyment of all generations.


    Blogging Tennessee:

    LeftyBlogs Tennessee is the place to find out what's happening in the progressive blogosphere across Tennessee.

    Tenn Views: Liberal views and opinions by Tennessee Volunteers for a Progressive America


    PROGRESSIVE ORGANIZATIONS IN TENNESSEE:

    Tennessee Environmental Council:

    For more than thirty years, the Council has been working to protect the environment in Tennessee. The Councils efforts have been successful in protecting the Great Smoky Mountains, cleaning up the Pigeon River, reducing pollution from TVAs coal-fired power plants, and preventing degradation of high quality streams and the globally significant Rumbling Falls Cave system.

    These are their featured projects:

    Sustainable Tennessee´s goal is to develop a statewide Sustainability Agenda with the input of a broad coalition including citizens, conservation groups, environmental policy experts, elected officials, and representatives of private businesses, industry, and educational institutions. The coalition meets throughout the year to develop and implement the Agenda, Visit www.SustainableTN.org for more information.

    Tennessee Tree Project has a goal of planting 1 million native trees in Tennessee by 2020. Tree planting projects are among the most popular programs we offer at the Tennessee Environmental Council, and they bring terrific publicity and community relations opportunities for our partners. Click here for more information.

    Duck River Opportunities Project has been working to take challenges and turn them into opportunities in the Duck River since 1999. Our project work there includes: planting trees and live stakes to help reduce erosion, installing rain gardens to reduce flooding and add beauty, and stabilizing stream bank erosion through the installation of revetments. We have hands on opportunities for volunteers each month. Click here for more information.


    Middle Tennessee Hispanic Democrats:

    The Middle Tennessee Hispanic Democrats is an organization committed to advancing the ideals and values of the Hispanic Community and the Democratic Party.

    Email: myrnavelasquez9@gmail.com
    Website: http://www.mtnhd.org
    Twitter: http://twitter.com/mtnhd
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40597850553
    Phone: (615) 829-6226 or (615) 870-4121
    Location:
    223 Eighth Ave. No., Suite 200
    Nashville, TN


    University of Tennessee, Knoxville NAACP:

    From the ballot box to the classroom, the dedicated workers, organizers, and leaders who forged this great organization and maintain its status as a champion of social justice, fought long and hard to ensure that the voices of African Americans would be heard. For nearly one hundred years, it has been the talent and tenacity of NAACP members that has saved lives and changed many negative aspects of American society.

    For NAACP events in Knoxville, click here.


    Chattanooga-Hamilton County NAACP:

    Formed in 1909, by a multiracial group of progressive thinkers, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is a non-profit organization established with the objective of insuring the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority groups. The NAACP has as its mission the goal of eliminating race prejudice and removing all barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes.

    To volunteer or for more info, go here.


    Anderson County Democratic Party:

    Affiliated with the Tennessee Democratic Party and acts in accordance with guidelines established by the state party. Anyone registered to vote in Anderson County may join either by attending the biennial county convention or by contacting the Chair, Richard Dawson. You'll be asked to sign an oath of allegiance to the Democratic Party. Voluntary dues are $15. The dues are used to offset the costs of the newsletter you'll receive, the website, and other operating expenses.

    Go here for events in Anderson County.


    Blount County Democratic Party:
    P.O. Box 6552
    Maryville, TN 37802-6552

    We Democrats believe that we exist not merely as individual “owners” of those things we possess, but also as stewards on behalf of those in need and those who will follow us. For more info, go here.

    To find events in Blount County, go here.


    Knox County Democratic Party:

    For more info: info@knoxdemocrats_dot_org or 865-660-9800

    To find events in Knox County click here. Including:

    Democratic Television - live call-in
    1st Friday and 3rd Friday of every month, 8:00 p.m., Community Cable Television Channel 12 in Knoxville, check local listings for your channel.


    Sevier County Democrats:

    An active group of optimistic Democrats working for a healthy democracy based on progressive values. We believe that a responsible government must faithfully protect and enrich the lives of all citizens; foster a just and peaceful international community based on human rights, democratic principles, and international law; stay fiscally responsible; and preserve our natural environment.

    To find government events in Sevier County, click here.


    Cumberland County, Tennessee Democratic Party

    The Cumberland County Democratic Party is on the move, building our party organization, supporting our elected officials, and advocating for policies that express our values. We know that most people in America and in our district share these values. Our challenge is to provide an organized structure where people can become involved in the democratic process so that our government can do what's best for the public and not the special interests whose money has controlled our political choices. We invite you to become involved in your party.

    The Democratic Women's Organization meets the fourth Monday of each month at 5:15 p.m. at the Housing Authority's meeting room on Irwin Ave. The Democratic Executive Committee meets following at 6:30. Both meetings are open to anyone interested in the Democratic Party

    Contact:
    contact @ cumberlanddemocrats.net
    P.O. Box 298
    Crossville, TN 38557


    And for those who like to combine social events with politics, here are Drinking Liberally groups in Tennessee:

    *Jackson
    o When? First Friday of each month, 5:30 pm
    o Where? Miss Ollie's Piano Bar, 111 East Lafayette Street
    o Hosted by Susan Walton Banks | Brad Palmertree | Laura Bailey

    * Memphis
    o When? Every Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm
    o Where? RP Billiards, 525 S. Highland Street (We will be meeting in the karaoke room. Go through the main entrance and dining area, to your left through the billiards area.)
    o Hosted by Rick Maynard | David Holt | Meg Seigenthaler | Steve Steffens

    * Nashville
    o When? Every Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm
    o Where? The Flying Saucer, 111 10th Ave S (entrance to the beer garden)
    o Hosted by Amie Hollis


    BIODEISEL STATIONS IN TENNESSEE:

    Here are some biodiesel stations in Tennessee. Biodiesel is less polluting and has a smaller carbon footprint than regular diesel, and is produced right here in the USA. Biodiesel can be used in almost any diesel engine. Up to B20 (a 20 percent blend) any diesel engine, whether car or 18 wheeler or whatever, can use it. Above B20 some older engines may have problems, but newer engines should be ok.

    Mid-Tenn Auto Truck Plaza 1750 Salem Rd. Cookeville TN 38506, 931-526-3314, Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine) Open 24X7; CREDIT CARDS OK INSIDE

    Hawkins Farmers coop 240 Burem Pike Rogersville TN 37857, 423-272-2611, Offers B20 (good in any diesel engine), CASH OK; 7:30AM-5PM M-F; 7:30AM-NOON SAT

    Tennessee BioEnergy Inc 1580 Murfreesboro Hwy Manchester TN 37355, 931-728-6580, B20 (good in any diesel engine), CREDIT CARDS OK 8AM-5PM MON-SAT

    Mid-South Farmers coop 359 W Main St. Alamo TN 38001, 731-696-5527, Offers B5 (good in any diesel engine), CREDIT CARDS 24 HRS

    Rutherford Farmers Coop 210 Sanbyrn Dr Murfreesboro TN 37130, 615-896-1263, Offers B10 (good in any diesel engine), CREDIT OK;M-F 7AM - 5PM; SA 7-12

    Tennessee BioEnergy 330 Shady Grove Rd. Manchester TN 37355, 931-728-6580, B100, B99 (good in newer diesel engines), CREDIT OK 24 HRS; B100 SEASONAL

    Mid-South Farmers Co-op 77 Ragland Rd Jackson TN 38305, 731-668-3070, Offers B5 (good in any diesel engine), CREDIT OK M-F 7-5 SA 7-NOON

    Mid-South Farmers Co-op 1425 Hwy 138 Mercer TN 38392, 731-935-2511, Offers B5 (good in any diesel engine), CREDIT OK M-F 7-5 SA 7-NOON

    Mid-South Farmers Co-op 14840 Hwy 18 S Bolivar TN 38008, 731-658-3931, Offers B5 (good in any diesel engine), CREDIT OK M-F 7-5 SA 7-NOON

    Mid-South Farmers Co-op 17520 US Highway 64 Somerville TN 38068, 901-465-3655, Offers B5 (good in any diesel engine), CREDIT OK M-F 7-5 SA 7-NOON

    Tipton Farmers Co-Op 597 E Liberty Ave Covington TN 38019, 901-476-2717, Offers B4 (good in any diesel engine), CASH OR CREDIT OK

    Dailys (Tri Star Energy) 5272 Cane Ridge Rd. Antioch TN 37013, 615-731-4063, Offers B20 (good in any diesel engine), 24 HOURS CREDIT OK

    Panther Energy 396 Airways Blvd Jackson TN 38301, 731-421-4693, Offers B20 (good in any diesel engine), CASH CREDIT 8-4:30

    Food Plaza 2031 W Reelfoot Ave Union City TN 38261, 731-885-0001, Offers B20 (good in any diesel engine), CREDIT OK 24 HOURS - SEASONAL

    Dailys 1925 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro TN 37130, 615-896-8995, Offers B20 (good in any diesel engine), 24 HOURS CREDIT OK

    Dailys 601 Fesslers Ln Nashville TN 37210, 615-242-2566, Offers B20 (good in any diesel engine), CREDIT OK INSIDE 6AM-9PM;PAC PRIDE

    Dailys 7122 Edmondson Pike Nashville TN 37222, 615-781-8677, Offers B20 (good in any diesel engine), CREDIT OK 24 HRS

    Dailys #7123 7112 Moores Lane Brentwood TN 37027, 615-221-8767, Offers B20 (good in any diesel engine), CREDIT CARD OK INSIDE; 24 HOURS

    Jiffy Market # 21 789 Highway 163 Calhoun TN 37309, 423-746-0061, Offers B20 (good in any diesel engine), CREDIT CARDS 24 HOURS

    Somerville BP - Always Never 17170 US Highway 64 Somerville TN 38068, 901-465-3038, Offers B5 (good in any diesel engine), CREDIT OK 6AM-9PM

    Roberts-Gibson Oil 115 Us Highway 51 Byp N Dyersburg TN 38024, 731-285-4941, Offers B10 (good in any diesel engine), CASH OR PRIVATE CARDLOCK 8-5


    FOOD CO-OPS IN TENNESSEE:

    Better Foods Co-op
    753 E. Henderson Drive
    Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411-
    Phone: (423) 624-8075
    FAX: (423) 624-8075
    j-a-jackson@att.net

    Fresh Life Natural Food Coop
    9101 Glouster Lane
    Chattanooga, Tennessee 37416
    Phone: (423) 344-9244
    Renee0726@aol.com

    College Street Bakery
    1134 College Street
    Clarksville, Tennessee 37040

    Oldfort Co-op
    Cleveland, Tennessee
    Phone: (423) 338-4151
    myrnamikeluke137@yahoo.com

    Three Rivers Market
    937 North Broadway
    Knoxville, Tennessee 37917
    Phone: (865) 525-2069
    FAX: (865) 525-9565
    information@threeriversmarket.coop
    http://www.threeriversmarket.coop

    Morningside Buying Club
    215 Morningside Lane
    Liberty, Tennessee 37095
    Phone: (615) 563-2353
    morningside@rlaj.com
    http://www.rlaj.com/morningside/

    Midtown Food Coop
    2158 Central Avenue
    Memphis, Tennessee 38104
    Phone: (901) 276-2250
    FAX: (901) 276-2252
    manager@midtownfoodcoop.org
    http://www.midtownfoodcoop.org/

    Marketplace Buying Club Co-op
    3135 Lakeland Drive
    Nashville, Tennessee 37214
    Phone: (615) 899-4938
    FAX: (615) 899-4938
    jackiw@marketplaceco-op.org
    http://www.marketplaceco-op.org

    Naturally Good Food
    4242 Port Royal Road
    Spring Hill, Tennessee 37174
    Phone: (931) 486-3192
    info@naturallygoodfood.com
    http://www.naturallygoodfood.com

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