MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — Across the country today protestors gathered under the banner "No Kings."

It's a movement being used to rally against the actions of the Trump Administration.

In Murfreesboro, honking and signs could be seen and heard for blocks downtown. Attendees included health care workers, former military personnel, and even teachers; they told News 2 they were here to "save our democracy."

"I swore an oath to defend this country against all enemies, foreign and domestic," Military veteran Alan Chiubka told News 2.

Protests in Middle Tennessee took place in Clarksville, Nashville, Gallatin, Tullahoma, Manchester, and Winchester. Thousands held signs rallying against President Donald Trump.

"I don't care who you are. I don't care what side of the aisle you're on," Linda Yates told News 2. "We're all humans and we deserve to have our democracy and have the politics in our favor—not in the leaders' favor."

Yates and friend Carol Newman gathered along Broad Street in Murfreesboro for the Rutherford County protest, encouraging all to vote in the next election.

In Tennessee, a special election is being held to fill the seat vacated by former Republican Congressman Mark Green, who left public office to take a private sector position. That election will be held Dec. 2

Organizers said the next election is an important chance for local voices to be heard.

The Tennessee protests also caught the attention of some lawmakers. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) shared a message on social media, using the fast food chain Burger King as a prop.

Saturday's protests were the second slate of "No Kings" protests this year. Attendees told News 2 it likely wouldn't be the last.

"We are humans," Yates said. "We are peaceful and we only want what's right and what's decent for us—for everyone."

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