On the fifth anniversary of John Lewis' death, people across the nation are being called to action to engage in 'good trouble' protests. Here's everything to know in Tennessee.

The protests were slated to take place on Thursday, July 17, the fifth anniversary of the death of civil rights champion and Congressman John Lewis, who popularized the concept of "Good Trouble," referring to non-violent civil disobedience.

Those angered by rollbacks on things such as​ voting rights, essential services and free speech rallied on July 17, the fifth anniversary of John Lewis’ death.

Thousands of people took to the streets in a national day of action to protest the Trump administration’s policies.

Protesters gathered in parts of Maryland on Thursday to commemorate the life of civil rights activist John Lewis and to protest actions and policies from the Trump administration.

Organizers said the protests were a direct response to what they characterize as the Trump administration’s “brazen rollback” of civil and human rights.

Tens of thousands protest across all 50 states on July 17, 2025, marking the 5th anniversary of John Lewis's death. Over 1,500 events demand civil rights protection.