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Save The Date!
The John Lewis Way Annual March, taking place on Saturday, July 19, 2025. This powerful event commemorates the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis, along with local civil rights leaders such as C.T. Vivian, Diane Nash, Rev. James Lawson, and many more. We honor those who dedicated—and gave—their lives in the pursuit of justice and nonviolent activism.
"I believe in freedom of speech, but I also believe that we have an obligation to condemn speech that is racist, bigoted, anti-Semitic, or hateful"
-Congressman John Lewis
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Agenda and Locations
March begins | 8:00 am (Please arrive early)​
Location| John Lewis Way, Downtown Nashville
Our Past Events Over The Years!
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With Tributes By
Grammy Nominated Artists
India.Arie
Ruby Amanfu
with Grammy Award Winning
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Agenda and Locations
Press Conference | 8:30am
First Baptist Church Capital Hill
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625 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203
United States
Parade To Court House | 9:00 am
Begins at First Baptist
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Diane Nash Plaza Dedication | 10:00am
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1 Public Square
Nashville, TN 37201
United States
Banquet | 6:00 pm
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Cal Turner Family Center
1011 21st Ave N
Nashville, TN 37208
United States
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation
Metropolitan Govt. of Nashville & Davidson County
Tennessee Titans Foundation
Meharry Medical College
HNTB
JIGSAW
Ryman Hospitality
MOJO Marketing
MTA/WeGo
Bronze Sponsors
Metro Minority Caucus
American Baptist College
Metro Historical Commission
Urban League of Middle TN
Vanderbilt University Govt. & Community Relations
Spencer Fane/Bone Family Foundation
Google Fiber
Chamber of Commerce
Old Town Trolley Tours of Nashville
Sunday School Publishing Board
Fisk University
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Table Sponsors
Metro Trustee
Metro Assessor of Property
Circle of Elders (2)
Otter Creek Church (3)
Hands on Nashville/United Way
Fisk Alumni Association
Historical Commission Foundation (2)
Sunday School Publishing Board
SEIU
IMF
Equity Alliance
Tennessee State University - Women's Center
Belmont University School of Social Work
St. Augustine Chapel
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General Sponsors
Grand Central Party Rental
Nashville Audio Visual
Gallagher Staging Nashville
Rhino Tennessee
Sunbelt Rentals
FM3 Event Services
Overwatch TN Security
MooTV
Metro Parks
Metro General Services
Nashville Department of Transportation
Grayline of Tennesee