Everything You Need to Know About Nashville's Women's March 2.0

The Nashville Women's March 2.0 is less than two weeks away — are your signs and First Amendment rights ready?

Last year an estimated 15,000 people flooded Downtown Nashville to protest Trump and/or stand for immigrant and LGBT rights, fight for environmental causes and raise awareness of important organizations and movements including Black Lives Matter and Planned Parenthood.

And they're doing it again in 2018 — the Nashville Women's March 2.0 is being put together by Power Together Tennessee and co-hosts of the event include Showing Up for Racial Justice Nashville, Tennessee Equality Project, Nashville Feminist Collective, Healthy and Free Tennessee, among others.

We have an interview with a couple folks from Power Together in tomorrow's paper, but for now, here are the logistics for all the official events, including the morning conference and where to party before and after the march.

Official Pre-Party and Sign Making Party

On Fri. Jan 19, Third Man Records is turning their Blue Room into a sign factory from 6-9 p.m. — everyone is invited to come make signs for the march, snack on food from Two Boots Pizza and Soy Bistro and drink beer from Jackalope (a bar will also be open). Maggie Wells and Caroline Randall Williams will be speaking and there will be music from DJ Astrobrooke, Malissa Blackwell, Jemina Pearl and Poni Silver. 

Women's March Morning Conference

The Power Together organizers wanted Jan. 20 to be more than just a march, so they're introducing the morning conference, a collection of speakers, workshops and caucuses. Topics covered include everything from grassroots organization to dealing with trauma and anxiety to understanding the electoral process (just in time for the 2018 election). Read more about all the workshops here. Registration is $35 per person, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Tickets are available here.

Nashville Women's March 2.0

The march itself starts at 2 p.m. on Sat. Jan. 20 at Public Square Park. From there, people will head towards Bicentennial Mall, gathering for a 3 p.m. rally. It's free to attend, of course, and all are welcome.

Official After-Party and Planned Parenthood Benefit

After the march, from 6-9 p.m. (doors open at 5:30), head over to Acme Feed and Seed for a concert to benefit Planned Parenthood, featuring live music from Michelle Branch, Alanna Royale, Divinity Roxx and Kate Tucker. Chelsea Crowell and Francie Hunt, executive director of Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood, will emcee the event. Tickets are $20 and available here.

Learn more about all of these events — and register for the conference — at tnpowertogether.org.