TENNESSEE FOCUS

COMMUNITY RADIO IN TENNESSEE:

WKNO-FM NPR for the Mid-South
91.1 WKNO/Memphis and 90.1 WKNP/Jackson

For over 35 years, listeners in the Mid-South have turned to the WKNO-FM stations for programs that inspire curiosity, educate and entertain.

Check out their program schedule here.

Check out local events here.


Nashville Public Radio

Nashville Public Radio serves our community by providing trusted in-depth news, engaging music, and unique cultural programs on 90.3 WPLN-FM, 1430 WPLN-AM, and WPLN HD2 and HD3.

Check out their program schedules here.


NPR Chattanooga
WUTC 88.1 FM

WUTC is composed of a special mix of news, information, and music. It is a service of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and can be heard throughout the southeast at FM 88.1 and beyond at WUTC.org.

Check out their program schedule here.


National Public Radio Knoxville:
WUOT 91.9 FM

WUOT-FM is a Broadcast Service of The University of Tennessee and is served by National Public Radio , American Public Media and Public Radio International

Check out their program schedule here.

Check out their calendar of local events here.


CURRENT TV:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world. And now CurrentTV has Keith Olbermann as well.

In most areas Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189

Check out their program schedule here.


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

Knox Views: Alternative news and views for the community by the community.

Hispanic Nashville: all the latest news concerning Hispanics in the Nashville area and throughout Tennessee.

Blount Views: Blount county life, politics, culture and more...

Roane Views: Progressive Roane County News, Opinion and more...


SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL UNION:

Click here for the Tennessee AFL-CIO website to get involved in protecting your rights in the workplace. Click here for the AFL-CIO Action Center to see what you can do now.

For more union info, contact:

Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council
1901 Lindell Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-269-7111


American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee
http://www.aclu-tn.org/index.htm
ACLU of Tennessee (ACLU-TN)
P. O. Box 120160
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 320-7142

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN) is the only organization in the state dedicated to promoting and protecting constitutional rights. Our goal is to translate the Bill of Rights into an everyday reality for all Tennesseans.

Please join our email alert network so that we can alert you about pending bills that will affect your constitutional freedoms. Your emails and phone calls to legislators are crucial and are considered by legislators when they cast their votes.


NAACP IN TENNESSEE:

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.


Knoxville NAACP
PO BOX 14096
Knoxville, TN 37914
865-300-2282

University Of Tennessee (Knoxville) College NAACP
1331 CIRCLE PARK
Knoxville, TN 37996
865-974-1159

Oak Ridge NAACP
PO BOX 6165
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
865-483-8070

Marshall County NAACP
Lewisburg, TN 37091
931-208-2724

Columbia (Maury Co) NAACP
PO BOX 952
Columbia, TN 38402
931-486-5350

Nashville NAACP Youth Council
1308 JEFFERSTON STREET
Nashville, TN 37208

Dickson County Branch
PO BOX 1744
Dickson, TN 37056

Austin Peay State University NAACP
PO BOX 4574
Clarksville, TN 37044
931-221-1242

Sumner County NAACP
P. O. BOX 84
Gallatin, TN 37066
615-451-9755

Warren Co (Mc Minnville) Branch
Mcminnville, TN 37110
615-473-7128

Bolivar-Hardeman NAACP Youth Council
206 ROGER AVENUE
Bolivar, TN 38008

Haywood Co NAACP
PO BOX 93
Brownsville, TN 38012
901-772-4012

Memphis NAACP Youth Council
588 VANCE AVENUE
Memphis, TN 38126

Memphis NAACP
Memphis, TN 38126
901-521-1343


PROGRESSIVE ORGANIZATIONS IN TENNESSEE:

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

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: Sustainable Tennessee was founded in 2007 with the goal of developing 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, and the group meets each fall for the Annual Summit for a Sustainable Tennessee. See the details page for more information about upcoming meetings and events.

Click here to read the 2011 Sustainable Tennessee Agenda (PDF)

Click here to read the 2011 Sustainable TN Policy & Practice Priorities (PDF)

If you can schedule a meeting in person with your state senator and/or state representative that is best. To find your legislator, visit: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/legislators/

If you cannot meet in person, a phone call, mailing a copy with a letter, and email are the next best alternatives. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND you read through these excellent tips from Stewart Clifton (PDF) to help make your meeting more successful.

Because the full Agenda is several pages long, please present the Agenda Priorities (PDF) to Legislators and make sure they know there is a full 16 page Agenda with many other important issues available.


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


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


ALTERNATIVE FUELS:

There are two kinds of alternate fuels that are readily available that lower your carbon foot print and use AMERICAN resources and create AMERICAN jobs rather than supporting big oil companies and oil nations like Saudi Arabia, Iran and Venezuela.

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. Why support Saudi Arabia, Iran and Venezuela when you can support American jobs? Biodiesel can be used in almost any diesel engine. Any diesel engine, whether car or 18 wheeler or whatever, can use biodiesel.

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


ETHANOL: Cars labeled FlexFuel (now becoming common in some states) can use up to E85 (85% ethanol/15% gasoline). E85 burns cleaner than gasoline and is usually cheaper. I have used E85 in California and found it to be 10-40 cents cheaper than the cheapest gasoline at the same station. CLICK HERE TO FIND STATIONS IN TENNESSEE OFFERING E85. This can be a really good way to help the American economy, help the environment, AND save money.


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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