The demonstrations, which are being held in all 50 states on Saturday, June 14, are planned by 50501 and organized locally by volunteers.

Demonstrators gathered in communities large and small.

Governors across the United States called for calm and vowed not to tolerate violence, and some mobilised the National Guard ahead of the gathering.

According to protest organizers, the “No Kings” movement “is a direct response to Donald Trump’s self-aggrandizing $100 million military parade and birthday celebration, an event funded by taxpayers while millions are told there’s no money for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid, or public schools.”

Protesters gathered in cities across Middle Tennessee for "No Kings Day" protests.

"We will not tolerate violence and destructive behavior. And will never tolerate violence directed at law enforcement or city workers," said Mayor Daniel Lurie.