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Contact:  Chris Sanders

Phone:  (615) 390-5252

Email:  [email protected]

Tennesseans gather in hope as Supreme Court conference considers state's marriage case

Nashville, TN:  The Tennessee and other same-sex marriage cases will be considered during Friday's Supreme Court conference.  Marriage equality advocates will gather at Knoxville and Nashville events to express their hope that the high court takes up the Tennessee case.

The Knoxville event takes place at the Sunsphere at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  For more information about the event, go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1526864450905906/ .The Nashville event takes place at 6:30 p.m. Central Time at OutCentral located at 1709 Church Street.  For more information about the Nashville event, go to http://tnep.nationbuilder.com/nashville_marriage_update_after_the_supreme_court_conference .

"Thousands of people across Tennessee are ready to enjoy the same rights and responsibilities as other married couples," notes Tennessee Equality Project executive director Chris Sanders.  "We hope 2015 is the year that finally happens.  These gatherings are a way to provide information to our community about the Supreme Court's conference and to show the public that we still live with discrimination."

Both events are free and open to the public.

For more information about the Tennessee Equality Project, go to TNEP.org .

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