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(formerly Save Our Cumberland Mountains)

SOCM is a member-run organization that encourages civic involvement and collective action so that the people of Tennessee have a greater voice in determining their future. The mission of SOCM is to empower Tennesseans to protect, defend, and improve the quality of life in their communities across the state. SOCM is working for social, economic, and environmental justice for all. We are committed to the journey of becoming an anti-racist organization. Recognizing our interdependence, SOCM is committed to overcoming social and institutional racism and embracing our diverse cultures.

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The Public Meeting and 40th Anniversary Closing Celebration Prove Successful

On Saturday, May 18th, SOCM members and friends gathered in Nashville for a showcase of work SOCM members are doing across the state. For pictures, see our flickr page.

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Join the New Social Justice Committee

SOCM's new Social Justice Committee met for the first time on March 2nd to begin its work of increasing our capacity to powerfully address the social and economic issues affecting our members across the state. Committee members discussed a variety of pressing social problems, and decided to focus serious research and energy on a) prisons and the criminal justice system, b) education, c) workers' rights, and d) healthcare. See the Committee's page for more information on how you can become involved.

 

Upcoming Events

Anti-Racism Transformation Team Meeting
May 28, 2013 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (CT)
Lebanon, TN

Knoxville Chapter Happy Hour with Green Drinks
May 28, 2013 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (ET)
Bearden Beer Market, 4524 Old Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919

Knoxville Granddaddy Tree Tour
June 1, 2013
Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN

Social Justice Committee Conference Call
June 4, 2013 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM (CT)

Maury County Chapter Meeting
June 10, 2013 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (CT)
TBD

Bedford County Chapter Meeting
June 11, 2013 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (CT)
Chamber of Commerce, 100 N. Cannon Blvd., Shelbyville

Rutherford County Meeting
June 18, 2013 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (CT)
Unity Church of Life, 130 S. Cannon Ave., Murfreesboro

Knoxville Chapter Meeting
June 24, 2013 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (ET)
Lawson McGhee Library

Public Hearing: CAFO permit in Bedford County
June 25, 2013 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CT)
Forrest School (in the cafeteria) 310 North Horton Parkway Chapel Hill, TN 37034

Knoxville Chapter Meeting
July 22, 2013 6:00 PM - 1:00 PM (ET)
Lawson McGhee Library

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