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Party at the Polls invitation from the ACLU of Tennessee. Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, 4 to 7 p.m., at Abundant Grace Fellowship Church, 1574 E Shelby Drive. Celebrate voting season with food, music, and community.

Party at the Polls

Voting season is here. Let's celebrate it together! Join the ACLU of Tennessee for a free afternoon of food, music, and community at Party at the Polls. Bring your family, your friends, and your neighbors. Whether you've already cast your ballot, plan to vote soon, or have questions about how voting works in Tennessee, there's a place for you here. ACLU-TN is a nonpartisan organization. We do not support or oppose candidates for office; instead, we bring people together for dialogue and advocacy on the issues affecting civil liberties in Tennessee. Party at the Polls will include: Food Music Voting rights info Everyone is welcome, and all food and festivities are free and open to the public, whether or not you vote. Funded by the ACLU Foundation of Tennessee, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Oct 23, 2026 | 4:00 PM (CT)
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