It's that time of the year again.  Spring is upon us so let's see this season as a time to renew our energy to work for justice in our communities and find others to help bring about that change. Spring into SOCM is a special membership drive that encourages folks to join in our efforts to create a better Tennessee.  Let's come together, stay informed, get organized, and be ready to respond when events in our communities impact the common good.  We, the people, have a right to have a voice in those developments that impact us.  Together, we can use our collective power to create the changes we want to see in our communities and across the state of Tennessee. 

Are you a member of SOCM yet?  If not, join today and receive special perks during the Spring into SOCM membership drive!  Are your friends and neighbors impacted by the issues that SOCM works on?  If so, tell them about SOCM and encourage them to join in our work to end mountaintop removal, keep our waterways clean, fight racial injustices in communities, bring green-collar jobs to the state, and advocate for economic and social equality.

How Spring into SOCM Works 

From now until June 30th, you have two ways to win prizes for membership recruitment. For existing members, we'll still be pushing our "Every Member Get a Member" campaign- For each member you recruit, your name will be put into a monthly drawing for some great items donated by amazing SOCM members and friends. During Spring into SOCM, new members' names will also be put into a monthly drawing. AND, all new members who sign up between now and June 30th will receive a free magnet in their welcome packet! If you or someone you know has been thinking about joining, now is the time!

Every Member a Member Winner

This month's Every Member Get a Member winner is Ben Salter, who the Tibetan knives! Ben has been a member for SOCM for several years and enjoys supporting SOCM at Knoxville events. He's excited about being a part of the Knoxville chapter starting this Spring!

We'll be drawing another recruiter's name at the beginning of May for this beautiful fish charm. Put it on your key ring as a reminder of your efforts to build a community of organized individuals working together to ensure social, economic and environmental justice for their communities.

Knoxville is ready to celebrate Earth Week! SOCM and SPEAK (Students Promoting Environmental Action in Knoxville) will host an Earth Day-themed concert on Saturday, April 21st, from 1 to 7 p.m., in downtown Knoxville. Bring your kids (and pets) to the World's Fair Park Amphitheater for a great afternoon out. Our line-up features five local musical talents including The Theorizt, Jonathan Sexton, Big Country's Empty Bottle, Jodie Manross, and Smiley and the Lovedawg. Emceeing the event and entertaining us with their comedy will be members of the Black Liver Society comedy troupe.

Local artists and vendors will be on site, selling arts and crafts and other goodies.  Informational tables will be set-up throughout the venue by local non-profits.  And attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a collective art project.   It's an event for the entire community!  

Tickets for EarthBeats Festival can be purchased at the door for $5. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the environmental justice work of SOCM and SPEAK.