• MLK Jr. Day-Cleveland Unity March & Service

    Bradley County Courthouse +1 more

    Join at the Bradley County Courthouse at 8:45am as the community marches to honor the legacy of Dr. King and the Civil Rights movement.  Refreshments will be served at the Lee University School of Business Lobby at the conclusion of the march, followed by the Cleveland Unity Service in Pangle Hall beginning at 10:15.  Various […]

  • MLK Jr. Day-Academic Seminars & Student Presentations

    Humanities

    Hear engaging speakers from a variety of backgrounds discussing civil rights, education, justice, history and other topics.  See the website and flyer for the full list of speakers, presentation and locations inside the Lee University Humanities Building.

  • MLK Jr. Day-Interactive Art and Lesser Known MLK Speeches

    Communication Arts Building 345 Church St N, Cleveland, TN, United States +1 more

    Visit the Communication & Arts building to see interactive art of the Civil Rights movement and hear excerpts from Dr. King Jr's sermons & speeches.

  • MLK Jr. Day-Reading & Reflection Spaces

    Squires Library

    Take some quiet time to read stories, news, and written accounts of the Civil Rights movement and reflect on your MLK Jr. Day 2026 experience.

  • MLK Jr. Day-Films

    Squires Library

    Our Friend, Martin is an animated film that follows two middle school students who travel back in time and witness key moments in the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., helping them better understand the Civil Rights Movement and its impact. Duration: Approximately 60 minutes. The Color of Friendship is a Disney Channel Original Movie that […]

  • MLK Jr. Day-Drum Circle

    SMC Medlin Great Room

    Try your hand at instruments of the Civil Rights Music with an instructor.

  • MLK Jr. Day-Cooking Workshop

    Deacon Jones Dining Hall

    Try your hand at preparing MLK Jr.'s favorite dishes with the team of Sodexo chefs!