White County Young Democrats

05/26/2026

Memorial Day is a time to remember the Americans who fell fighting to protect our freedom. The WCYD will always respect and honor this country's heros.

05/05/2026

The WCYD are asking for a small donation of $5 to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and help us continue to support our local community!

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wcydcincodemayo

03/12/2026

We hope you’ll join us!

02/03/2026

Join us tonight under the White County Farmers Market pavilion from 6 - 7 p.m. for a candlelight vigil mourning Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and all those unjustly harmed or killed at the hands of the government.

01/25/2026

Alex Pretti, a 37 year old United States citizen and nurse at his local VA hospital, was gunned down in the streets of Minneapolis this morning by a gang of armed federal agents. Pretti was lawfully carrying a concealed weapon he had a permit for, which he did not at any point draw on officers.

One officer can clearly be seen removing Pretti's weapon from multiple angles, before any shots were fired. A following video show agents performing CPR, and indicating that Pretti's gun had indeed been removed by the same agent before shots were fired.

Masked federal officers killed a good guy with a gun today, and the entire force of the U.S. government is being put into covering it up.

01/19/2026

"We must all learn to live together as brothers, or we will perish as fools."

Dr. King’s words remind us that proximity is not the same as community. While technology has brought the world closer together, it is our moral character that must bind us together.

Today, we honor his life by pledging to stand against injustice and uplift marginalized voices. To truly honor him is to work toward a world where power rests with the people and every nation is concerned for the well-being of the next. Let us choose to live as a brotherhood, rooted in dignity and fairness for all.

01/19/2026

01/09/2026

January with the White County Young Democrats! 🗓️💙

Get involved, get informed, and get to know your fellow progressives this month. We have four great events lined up:

1️⃣ Monthly Social Lunch

When: Sunday, Jan 11th @ 3:00 PM

Where: Meson San Pedro’s (125 Churchill Drive)

What: Our first Monthly Social Dinner (starting with lunch!). No business or agendas—just a chance for White Co. Dems to hang out and have some fun.

2️⃣ MLK Day Film Screening

When: Monday, Jan 19th @ 5:00 PM

Where: 765 Liberty Road

What: A special screening in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We’ll be starting after the NAACP’s MLK Day Luncheon. All are welcome!

3️⃣ TN-6 Candidate Forum

When: Wednesday, Jan 21st | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Where: Wesley Chapel (271 E. 9th Street, Cookeville)

What: Partnering with Putnam Co. Young Dems to host a forum for all declared Democrats running for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District. Come hear their visions for our community!

4️⃣ WCYD Monthly Meeting & Endorsements

When: Tuesday, Jan 27th @ 7:00 PM

Where: 765 Liberty Road

What: Our regular monthly meeting. We’ll be joined by Congressional Candidate Chaney Mosley, followed by a critical meeting to officially endorse candidates. Don't miss your chance to have your voice heard!

Which event are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! 👇

01/08/2026

Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District Democratic Candidate Forum

Join us in Cookeville on January 21st for an opportunity to hear directly from the Democratic candidates running to represent Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District.

Hosted by the White County Young Democrats and the Putnam County Young Democrats, this public forum will give voters a fair, respectful, and informative space to learn about each candidate’s priorities, values, and vision for our district.

This is not a debate — it’s a moderated forum designed to promote civic engagement, issue awareness, and unity as we head toward the 2026 Democratic primary. Each candidate will receive equal time, with questions submitted in advance and from the audience.

WHEN: January 21st
WHERE: Wesley Chapel, 271 E 9th St, Cookeville, TN 38501
TIME: 6PM-7:30PM
👥 Open to the public

Whether you’re a longtime voter, a student, or attending your first political event, we encourage you to come listen, learn, and be part of the democratic process.

➡️ Want to submit a question? Send it here:
https://forms.gle/HtzBAHDnucb55yjY7

Let’s show up, stay informed, and build a stronger Democratic community in the Upper Cumberland. 💙

01/08/2026

Yesterday, Renee Good, a 37 year old United States Citizen and mother was executed by ICE while protesting executive overreach. Federal Agents were present in Minneapolis to 'crack down' on undocumented individuals. Instead, at the end of the day, a little boy will never see his mother again.

Yesterday was a tragedy, but it is not an isolated incident. The Trump administration has upended law and order by allowing untrained, ill-tempered, unstable individuals to administer justice in the name of 'law and order'. Over the last year we have seen innocent people, including hundreds of U.S. citizens, forced from their homes and taken to foreign prisons with no recourse for them or their families. In truth, we've been lucky that something like this didn't happen sooner.

When you don't respect law enforcement agents enough to adequately train your officers, this is what happens. When you don't respect law and order enough to strictly administer due process, this is what happens. When you don't respect public safety enough to ensure it above all else, this is what happens.

Yesterday was chaos and death, because at every step of the way this administration has chosen to prioritize vengeance over vigilance.