What we’re about
Mission Statement: Support and Provide Space for all Secular Groups in Middle Tennessee to be fully human informed by science, inspired by art, and motivated by compassion not doctrine.
Purpose: Form a community that affirms our full human ability, and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that produces the greatest meaning for their own lives.
Who: If you believe in humanity's capacity to grow, evolve and shine without theism, and supernatural beliefs, come join us. We intend to focus on y(our) community building, activism, socializing, and educational/intellectual pursuits.
Check us out
[Hamtnhumanists@gmail.com](mailto:Hamtnhumanists@gmail.com)
https://www.youtube.com/@HAMTN/featured
https://www.meetup.com/middle-tennessee-humanist-group/
"informed by science, inspired by art, motivated by compassion"
"good for goodness sake"
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- NaNoCon is in July! (early announcement)Montgomery Bell State Park Inn & Conference Center, Burns, TN
NaNoCon is coming up in just two months! July 25-27, 2025
Got questions? All details here: http://www.nanocon.rocksWhat is NaNoCon? It’s Tennessee’s favorite atheist extravaganza, and just look at that lineup… how many pages of awesome! It’s now a full weekend, taking over the whole hotel. Share new connections, supportive experiences, great ideas, good times... and it's nearby, close to Nashville!
This meetup event is just an early announcement (with a fake date set in May) because if you wait till July tickets will be sold out. (tip, take advantage of early pricing right now, since tickets go every month)
See you there! http://www.nanocon.rocks
- “The Scopes Monkey Trial” Field TripMISSION BBQ, Nashville, TN
Experience the “Trial of the Century” pitting creation vs evolution, on a chartered trip to the 100 year re-enactment in the historic courtroom where the showdown took place.
** Note: this meetup event is just an early announcement for the real thing coming up on July 11, because advance planning may be helpful for some to participate. The May 30 date is not the real date, it's just a place-holder **
DETAILS & TICKETS: Available here: https://givebutter.com/Scopes100
THE HISTORY:
In 1925, a new Tennessee law made it illegal to teach evolution in public schools. A 24-year-old high school teacher, John T. Scopes, stood accused of having taught Darwin’s scientific theory, and his trial riveted the nation. The courtroom drama was electrifying, featuring legendary figures like three-time presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan as prosecutor, and the renowned attorney Clarence Darrow leading his defense. The debates it ignited about education, science, church & state separation, faith, and freethought are still crucially important and relevant to decisions we are currently facing in America today.100 YEARS OF DEBATING SCIENCE:
The picturesque town of Dayton, TN, presents "Destiny in Dayton," an annual historical theater re-enactment of the 1925 Scopes Trial, the courthouse clash between religion and science broadcast all over the world. This riveting “true to the transcript” drama takes place in the actual courtroom where the original showdown unfolded. We've previously made the trip to see their performance before, and their production value is actually quite high -- it's historically accurate, educational, humorous, even charming -- a very worthwhile way to experience this centennial of the event and its enduring impact.TRIP OVERVIEW:
Join fellow science enthusiasts from Nashville on an organized day trip to Dayton! Enjoy private luxury transportation to and from Nashville on a 56-passenger coach with on-board wifi, phone chargers, and restroom (food, snacks, and drinks are welcome on board, including alcoholic beverages). Arrive in Dayton for dinner at Monkey Town Brewing & Restaurant. Seating for the entire group will be reserved, and guests will pay directly for their food and drinks. Finally, experience the main event, for the opening night performance! Afterwards, relax in comfort with good company on the way back to Nashville.TRIP ITINERARY:
11:15 AM Central Bus boarding time - bus departure 11:45 AM SHARP! (2:45 hour drive)
4:30 PM Eastern Dinner at Monkey Town Brewing & Restaurant
6:00 PM Eastern Walk to the Courthouse, visit downtown, museum, festivities
7:00 PM Eastern Historical “Destiny in Dayton” performance begins
9:30 PM Eastern Load bus and depart for return
11:30 PM Central Return at Nashville starting pointTRIP PRICE: $88 per person
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Private luxury coach transportation and bus driver gratuity, round trip from Nashville
Reserved seating at Monkey Town Brewing & Restaurant
Ticket to "Destiny in Dayton" performanceWHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
Food and drinks at Monkey Town Brewing & RestaurantDETAILS & TICKETS: Available here: https://givebutter.com/Scopes100
