State Sens. London Lamar and Raumesh Akbari of Memphis and Charlane Oliver of Nashville, all Democrats, speak to a crowd of people protesting a GOP-led redistricting plan in the Tennessee Capitol on May 6, 2026. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Day 1: Tuesday, May 5 Antricia Gordon with The Equity Alliance was one of dozens of protesters waiting for state lawmakers to arrive at the legislative garage on the morning of May 5.