Murfreesboro, TN – A week away--next Saturday (10/18/2025) Murfreesboro Indivisible supporters will gather from 2:00 until 4:00 that afternoon for the second second nationwide No Kings Day of Action. The group will rally on the public sidewalk between Mimi’s Café and Chili’s at The Avenue on Medical Center Parkway.

Susan Myers-Shirk, who leads Murfreesboro Indivisible, emphasized the inclusive nature of the event. “We welcome everyone who loves America and believes in peaceful protest,” she said. “This is about standing up for our rights, not about political parties. We’ve worked closely with Murfreesboro Police to ensure a safe and respectful environment.”

She encourages participants to bring signs and props that reflect the rally’s theme, keeping messages family-friendly and focused on unity. The group asks attendees to avoid bringing weapons of any kind, even those legally permitted, and to help maintain a peaceful atmosphere. Parking is available in The Avenue lot, and the rally will not obstruct traffic or business access.

Murfreesboro Indivisible organizers stressed that the event will be a peaceful, nonpartisan demonstration aimed at defending democracy and the rule of law.

The first “No King’s” protest was held June 14, 2025, and the local group stood on in front of The Avenue along Medical Center Parkway. The national organization said that it was a protest in response to authoritarian tendencies and democratic backsliding during Trump’s second presidency.

Organizers say that they hope to channel that energy into another powerful day of civic action.

National partners include the ACLU, MoveOn, SEIU, and others reportedly united under the banner of peaceful resistance to authoritarianism.