ACLU of Tennessee
Non-profit OrganizationsTennessee, United States11-50 Employees
The ACLU of Tennessee is a private, non-profit affiliate focused on protecting civil liberties and promoting equality under the U.S. Constitution. Based in Nashville, it operates as part of a nationwide network and pursues legal challenges, advocacy, and educational work to ensure fair laws and fair enforcement across Tennessee. Its activities aim to translate the guarantees of the Bill of Rights into practical protections for Tennesseans, addressing government actions perceived as rights abuses and working to advance justice and fairness in public policy and enforcement. The organization emphasizes defending a diverse range of civil liberties and operates with a statewide board that provides oversight, fundraising, and fiduciary governance. The group relies on staff, volunteers, interns, and cooperating attorneys to carry out its mission, and its scope covers collaboration with the national ACLU as well as other state affiliates.