Nashville Proudly Celebrates Rep. John Lewis and recognizes the educational and social justice molding he received at American Baptist College and Fisk University.Weekend Schedule

Friday, July 16, 2021, 10 a.m. 
Rep. John Lewis Historical Marker Unveiling
John Lewis Way & Commerce Street

Friday, July 16, 2021, 12 p.m.
How  Are We Freedom Riding Today?
Lewis-Scruggs Conference Center
American Baptist College Campus
1800 Baptist World Center Drive

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Friday, July 16, 2021, 6 p.m.
Rep. John Lewis Memorial Celebration
First  Baptist Church, Capitol Hill
625 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard

 

Saturday, July 17, 2021, 9 a.m. 
John Lewis Street Sign Unveiling 
Jefferson Street & Rep. John Lewis Way 

 

Saturday, July 17, 2021, 9:15 a.m.
Rep. John Lewis Celebratory March
Begins at Jefferson Street & Rep. John Lewis Way 
Ends at The Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way

 

Saturday, July 17, 2021, 11 a.m.
Celebration of Life Program
The Ryman Auditorium
116 Rep. John Lewis Way

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Events sponsored by American Baptist College, First Baptist Church – Capitol Hill, the John Lewis Way Committee, the John Lewis Mural Committee, and the many citizens of Nashville.

Contact Information:

Phyllis Qualls, Memorial Reception — pqualls@abcnash.edu

Zulfat Suara, Rep.John Lewis Way — Zulfat.suara@nashville.gov

Joy Styles, Council Lady and Chair of the John Lewis Mural Committee — joy.styles@nashville.gov

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