On the fifth anniversary of John Lewis' death, people across the nation are being called to action to engage in 'good trouble' protests. Here's everything to know in Tennessee.

Civil rights protests are being held across the United States on Thursday, five years after the death of John Lewis.

Tens of thousands protest across all 50 states on July 17, 2025, marking the 5th anniversary of John Lewis's death. Over 1,500 events demand civil rights protection.

Tens of thousands across the US will join “Good Trouble Lives On” protests on July 17 to honor civil rights icon John Lewis and oppose Trump administration policies.

The nationwide day of action is in response to the Trump administration and refers to a term coined by the late Rep. John Lewis.

An estimate of more than 1,700 people attended an IndivisibleNOCO rally at Dwayne Webster Veterans Park in June. The group will hold an event in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis, Good Trouble Lives On – March in Peace, Act in Power, on Thursday at the park. (Jeff Larson / Courtesy of IndivisibleNOCO)

Those attending the rally are encouraged to give blood during a blood drive that day and to make a donation to the Rainbow Connection.

Local grassroots organizations will gather at Kansas City’s Swope Park Thursday to celebrate the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis, according to event organizers.