Photospread: TNL Protests

Members of Tennessee Neighbors for Liberty (TNL) cheer as cars drive by and honk. There have been at least six other protests within the last two months on or near Gunbarrel Road.
According to Glenda Pappu, director of TNL, the purpose of the protests is to stand with those who do not want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine but are being forced to by their jobs,
specifically at Memorial Hospital, TVA and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Saturday, October 23, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola) — Members of Tennessee Neighbors for Liberty (TNL) cheer as cars drive by and honk. There have been at least six other protests within the last two months on or near Gunbarrel Road. According to Glenda Pappu, director of TNL, the purpose of the protests is to stand with those who do not want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine but are being forced to by their jobs, specifically at Memorial Hospital, TVA and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Saturday, October 23, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)

Matt Grubbs holds two signs and chants at cars passing by. While not a member of TNL, he, along with several others, saw what was happening, parked and joined in the protest. Saturday, October 23, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)

Clark Thompson stands at the front of the crowd with his sign. Occasionally, a person with a megaphone would chant, “We will not comply!” Saturday, October 23, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)

Rachel Stafford holds and wears signs. Several people created their own signs, while others grabbed pre-made signs provided by TNL. Saturday, October 23, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)

Members of Tennessee Neighbors for Liberty (TNL) cheer as cars drive by and honk. There have been at least six other protests within the last two months on or near Gunbarrel Road. According to Glenda Pappu, director of TNL, the purpose of the protests is to stand with those who do not want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine but are being forced to by their jobs, specifically at Memorial Hospital, TVA and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Saturday, October 23, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)

A member of TNL hands out flyers to cars stopped at a red light. Some people shouted insults such as, “I hope you get COVID” and “You’re all idiots.” Saturday, October 23, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)

At the end of the event, all those who participated held hands for prayer. There are plans to continue the protests in different areas of Chattanooga. Saturday, October 23, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)

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Xander Ordinola

Xander Ordinola is a mass communication major with an emphasis in photography. He has worked with the Accent before as a lead reporter but this year he is taking on the position of photo editor. Xander is the guy who is always with a camera in his hand, recording all school events as a photojournalist.

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