Why should we care?
SCS’s ability to provide a quality, equitable education is being undercut by high teacher turnover and year-long teaching vacancies, as well as significant maintenance deficiencies within the schools, all of which leads to higher financial, educational, and health costs. A lack of access to wraparound services provided by qualified social workers, psychologists, and nurses inhibits the successful treatment of trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Abuse, neglect, and trauma significantly increase the likelihood of suspensions, juvenile criminal behavior, and incarceration. With a median age four years below the national average, Memphis’s population can support economic development, but only if we provide children in our community access to opportunities and support.
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Lunch & Learn: What’s on Your Ballot?- Understanding Tennessee’s 2026 Constitutional Amendments
Wed, Sep 30
|Zoom Webinar
This November, Tennessee voters will be asked to make decisions on three proposed amendments to our state Constitution. These questions could make lasting changes to Tennessee law, so before we head to the polls, let’s make sure we understand exactly what we’re being asked to vote on.
Time & Location
Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Webinar
About the event
This November, Tennessee voters will be asked to make decisions on three proposed amendments to our state Constitution. These questions could make lasting changes to Tennessee law, so before we head to the polls, let’s make sure we understand exactly what we’re being asked to vote on.
Join The Shelby County Voter Alliance for a Lunch & Learn with: Leon Parker and Adrienne Johnson of The Wren Collective as we break down the three constitutional amendments appearing on the November ballot
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesSat, Sep 26Location shared after registrationTennessee For All, a coalition of labor, faith and community groups, is hosting a two-day Election Defense Workshop in Memphis on Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27th to prepare for potential election interference. HANDS OFF OUR VOTE!
Sun, Sep 27Collins Chapel CME ChurchVoting made simple! Join the CME Church, NAACP, and MICAH Memphis for an opportunity to fellowship and be informed about what is on the ballot for the upcoming state and federal election.
Multiple Dates- Wed, Sep 30Zoom WebinarThis November, Tennessee voters will be asked to make decisions on three proposed amendments to our state Constitution. These questions could make lasting changes to Tennessee law, so before we head to the polls, let’s make sure we understand exactly what we’re being asked to vote on.
Mon, Oct 05Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchWe hope you'll join us on October 5th from 6-8 pm at Idlewild Presbyterian Church for October's Issues Night!
Multiple DatesTue, Oct 06Shady Grove Presbyterian ChurchJoin the members of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church for multiple phone bank opportunities!
Multiple DatesWed, Oct 07Google MeetYour congregation can play a significant role increasing voter turnout in the upcoming November 3 Elections!
Multiple DatesSat, Oct 10Gifts of Life MinistriesJoin MICAH as we knock on the doors of long-time and newly registered voters ahead of the November 3 election. Oct 10 - Gift of Life Minsitries Oct 17 - New Direction Christian Church Oct 24 - AKA BEO + Life Chanve N Ministries
Sun, Oct 11New Direction Christian ChurchEnjoy a meal as we break down where to find your election info, the office appearing on the November ballot, and the three constitutional amendments appearing on the November ballot. Sign-up so we can get a headcount on food and refreshments.
Sun, Nov 15Avon AcresJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!
Upcoming Events
- Multiple DatesSat, Sep 26Location shared after registrationTennessee For All, a coalition of labor, faith and community groups, is hosting a two-day Election Defense Workshop in Memphis on Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27th to prepare for potential election interference. HANDS OFF OUR VOTE!
- Sun, Sep 27Collins Chapel CME ChurchVoting made simple! Join the CME Church, NAACP, and MICAH Memphis for an opportunity to fellowship and be informed about what is on the ballot for the upcoming state and federal election.
- Multiple Dates
- Wed, Sep 30Zoom WebinarThis November, Tennessee voters will be asked to make decisions on three proposed amendments to our state Constitution. These questions could make lasting changes to Tennessee law, so before we head to the polls, let’s make sure we understand exactly what we’re being asked to vote on.
- Mon, Oct 05Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchWe hope you'll join us on October 5th from 6-8 pm at Idlewild Presbyterian Church for October's Issues Night!
- Multiple DatesTue, Oct 06Shady Grove Presbyterian ChurchJoin the members of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church for multiple phone bank opportunities!
- Multiple DatesWed, Oct 07Google MeetYour congregation can play a significant role increasing voter turnout in the upcoming November 3 Elections!
- Multiple DatesSat, Oct 10Gifts of Life MinistriesJoin MICAH as we knock on the doors of long-time and newly registered voters ahead of the November 3 election. Oct 10 - Gift of Life Minsitries Oct 17 - New Direction Christian Church Oct 24 - AKA BEO + Life Chanve N Ministries
- Sun, Oct 11New Direction Christian ChurchEnjoy a meal as we break down where to find your election info, the office appearing on the November ballot, and the three constitutional amendments appearing on the November ballot. Sign-up so we can get a headcount on food and refreshments.
- Sun, Nov 15Avon AcresJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!