With the consequences of climate change becoming ever more clear and dire with each passing day, a new powerful wave of the climate movement has been swelling up over the last couple of years. Young people around the world have been rising up to defend our future, and have been going on strike – every week, all over the planet – for months. In the September Climate Strikes alone, 7.6 million people took to the streets with us.

But our movement isn't going anywhere. Now, we are preparing for the next wave of Climate Strikes.

This event is for students who are striking in the middle Tennessee area. We will begin at 10:30 am at Legislative Plaza with an open mic for sharing stories. A march around the plaza will follow. Families and supporters of these students are welcome to attend this portion of the event.

After both the open mic and march, students will walk over to Bicentennial Mall for a teach-in and narrative sharing workshop. If your school will allow an excused absence with no disciplinary action for striking this day, we will provide support of your attendance at this event following the teach-in.