The Roane County Democrats’ Labor Day Picnic is happening soon! We will have barbecue, music, and more to celebrate the Democratic dedication to the everyday workers who make this nation great! Please join us!
WHAT:
Barbecue, music, speakers, and camaraderie — it’s a picnic!
WHY:
To honor and support American workers!
WHEN:
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 1 September 2025 (Labor Day)
WHERE:
Roane County Park — Pavilion #2
3515 Roane State Hwy, Harriman 37748
SPEAKERS:
Anne Backus, Oak Ridge branch of PFLAG (link)
Willv Bowen, President, TN Young Democrats (link)
Tiffany Eskridge, Roane County Branch NAACP (link)
Jerri Green, Memphis City Council and candidate for Governor
Derek Guy, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (link)
Gloria Johnson, TN House of Representatives District 90
Ali Simpson, Candidate for TN House of Representatives District 32
Glenda Whitfield, President, TN Federation of Democratic Women (link)
DONATION:
A $15 donation is requested of each attendee.
Please use the link below to register for the event and to donate in advance. Thank you sincerely for your support!
Who will be the speakers there,this year?
Thank you for the question! I am commenting with our list of speakers here. I will also add it to the article posted above. If there are any changes to the speakers, those will be updated on the article above as needed.
Featured Speakers:
Anne Backus, PFLAG
Willv Bowen, President, TN Young Democrats
Tiffany Eskridge, Roane County Branch NAACP
Jerri Green, Memphis City Council and candidate for Governor
Derek Guy, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Gloria Johnson, TN House of Representatives District 90
Ali Simpson, Candidate for TN House of Representatives District 32
Glenda Whitfield, President, TN Federation of Democratic Women
Are dogs welcome?
Thank you for the question! Roane County Park allows pets that are on a leash (https://www.roanetourism.com/vendor/109/roane-county-park/). The same would apply to our picnic.