Hope Gardens in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

10 Rules of Conduct for Civil Rights Sit-Ins

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 2, 2022

1. 10 Rules of Conduct for Civil Rights Sit-Ins Marker

Inscription. Nashville contributed one of the most important aspects of the Civil Rights Movement in America by developing ten rules for sit-in protestors. As the movement grew, organizers were concerned that all those involved in the protest had not been schooled in non-violent techniques. Therefore, two students, Bernard Lafayette and John Lewis, produced a handout for all those involved. The '10 Rules of Conduct' were based upon the teachings of Jesus Christ, Ghandi, and Dr. Martin Luther King. Protestors carried these rules with them during sit-ins and demonstrations.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Civil Rights.

Location. 36° 10.353′ N, 86° 47.646′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Hope Gardens. Marker is on Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sulphur Dell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Role of Religious Leaders (about 400 feet away); Adolphus Heiman (about 500 feet away); Jefferson Street Music Scene (about 700 feet away); Germantown (about 800 feet away); American Baptist College (approx. 0.2 miles away); George & Nathan “Nearest” Green & Jack Daniels

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Mary Catherine Schweiss Strobel (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 2, 2022

2. 10 Rules of Conduct for Civil Rights Sit-Ins Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.