REGISTRATION AND AUCTION PREVIEW IS NOW AVAILABLE. BIDDING WILL BEGIN AT NOON ON THURSDAY, APRIL 4TH AND CONTINUE UNTIL 12 NOON ON SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH.

Silent No Longer Tennessee was founded in 2018 as a grassroots organization to provide victims and survivors of sexual programs and services to aid in the healing process through the use of various forms of art. Our mission is to support and empower survivors of sexual violence by establishing safe environments for survivors to share their stories in unique ways, while also equipping survivors, allies, and advocates with the essential skills needed to organize and advocate for themselves and others.

We created the Shadows Ignited program as a way to provide clients with opportunities to explore the healing power of art, and find empowerment through the sharing of their stories through written word, music and dance. The name represents how victims of sexual assault often attempt to hide their experiences in the shadows, but, as Dr. King reminded us, "darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that." We serve an average of 276 sexual assault victims/survivors per year through our advocacy and Shadows Ignited creative expression programs, and more than 2,000 members of the community through our community outreach and education programs. The Shadows Ignited event, which will be held on April 6th, 2024 includes theatrical performances of poems, monologues, micro-plays, music and dance written, performed and/or requested by our clients. Tickets for in-person and virtual attendance are currently on sale https://betterunite.com/SilentNoLongerTN-shadowsignited.