On January 28, there is a rally against gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary in Murfreesboro. This rally sends a destructive message about our community, spreads misinformation, and increases the danger of bad public policy. Let's send a positive message from allies across the state as gender diverse youth are under attack. Sign and share this petition to show that you support life-saving care for trans and non-binary youth in Rutherford County and throughout Tennessee.

Update: We are pleased to announce that all spaces have been sold! We are no longer taking payments for the festival. Thank you to all sponsors and vendors of BoroPride 2021!

We are pleased to announce that Boro Pride returns on August 21 this year.  Please, find the various sponsorship and vendor levels and benefits in the graphic below. When you have selected your level, use the form at the left to make your payment.

Vendors and attendees must adhere to CDC COVID-19 guidelines. By making your payment, you agree to follow the guidelines that will be provided to you prior to the event. Vendors will be notified of the guidelines in follow-up communication.

If you wish to pay by check, you may do so by making the check payable to "TEP Foundation" and putting "Boro Pride" in the memo line. Mail checks to P.O. Box 330895 Nashville, TN 37203. Please, let us know that you are sending a check by emailing us at [email protected] so that we can reserve your spot.  Note: The word "donation" may appear on this page or in your receipt. It refers to your payment for your sponsorship or vendor space. 

Note:  All spaces are now sold.  We are no longer accepting payments.

Thank you for your interest in being a sponsor or vendor at Boro Pride 2019 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on September 7.  The event starts at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 10:00 p.m.  Follow this Facebook page for ongoing details.  All levels include a vendor space, which is the size of a parking space.  All vendors are responsible for tents, tables, and chairs.  Electrical access may not be available.  Vendors may not distribute messages inconstistent with the mission of Boro Pride, which is a program of the Tennessee Equality Project Foundation.  NEW this year:  Vendors setting up Facebook pages for the event MUST title their Facebook event page "(Name of organization) volunteers at Boro Pride" to avoid confusion with the official Boro Pride Facebook event page.  When you sign up to be a vendor, you agree to this condition.  For more information or questions, contact [email protected] . 

Victories in the legislative arena are homegrown in Tennessee.  Local professionals, volunteers, LGBTQ people, and allies make them happen.  In 2018, TEP received no national financial support for our legislative efforts, but we beat all the discriminatory bills in that legislative session because Tennesseans took action.  We welcome your support again in 2019 because Tennessee is one of the top states for the number of discriminatory bills filed every year.  While your contribution to our legislative lobbying efforts through this portal is not tax deductible, it allows us to invest in professional, experienced lobbying and statewide organizing to bolster our defenses.  We are grateful for your support. 

If you want to set up a MONTHLY donation, you can do so at this link.

A foster care and adoption license to discriminate measure was recently put into a health and human services funding bill in the House Appropriations Committee.

The “Aderholt Amendment” allows foster care and adoption service providers across the country to discriminate against children and prospective parents based on sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and marital status.

We need your help to tell Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker:  NO ADOPTION DISCRIMINATION in the 2019 Appropriations bill!  We will deliver hard copies to their offices.

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy is retiring so the President will name a successor who must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.  Sign to urge Senator Alexander and Senator Corker to speak up for the LGBTQ community during the confirmation process.  TEP will deliver a hard copy of the signatures to their offices.

An anonymous donor has offered us a $2000 challenge.  Make your tax deductible investment in any amount to help us meet the challenge for National Coming Out Day.  We will run the challenge until October 18. 

Regardless of whether you can give, consider posting a National Coming Out Day video and tag us on Facebook or on Twitter.  Let's show Tennessee the vibrancy and diversity of our community and allies.

Your contribution helps fund educational programs around the state.  For example, in November we are offering training sessions for clergy throughout Tennessee to help them advocate more effectively for the LGBT community.

Murfreesboro Pride takes place on August 27, 2016 on the square in Murfreesboro.  Use this form to purchase sponsorships.  We will contact you after you make your payment to confirm the name of your business or organization.

The following are the sponsorship levels with benefits.  Note that benefits are cumulative.

1.  Blue/$100--Name recognition on webisite

2. Purple/$250--One social media mention

3. Magenta/$500--Name recognition on website, one social media mention, organization/company name on Pride shirt

4. Red/$750--Name recognition on website, one social media mention, organization/company name on Pride shirt, mention from the Pride stage, video post or special article on the website

5. Orange/$1000--Name recognition on website, one social media mention, organization/company name on Pride shirt, mention from Pride stage, video post or special article on the website, Step and Repeat photo booth banner logo

6. Gold/$1500--Name recognition on website, one social media mention, organization/company name on Pride shirt, mention from Pride stage, video post or special article on the website, Step and Repeat photo booth banner logo, ability to speak from the Pride stage

Please, join us in encouraging Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam to fight against this attack on transgender students.