Welcome!
Our Mission
Empower, Connect and Support all East Tennessee lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQ+) people
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It's Easy To Protest
Make Paycheck Protest a weekly thing! It's easy to make your voice be heard.
1. Don't spend money on Fridays
2. If you do spend on Fridays, support local or support companies that stand by diversity, equity, and inclusion by maintaining their policies and not firing those who are marginalized
3. If you do spend on Fridays, use cash only!
4. Try bartering! It's fun!!!
5. Stop supporting companies that fund, support, and profit from your oppression
Corporations that are A-OK!
Auntie Anne’s
Ben & Jerry’s
Chewy
Cinnabon
Costco
Dollar Tree
Goldman Sachs
Jamba Juice
JP Morgan
Kroger
NFL
Moe’s South West Grill
Ulta
Walgreens
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COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS FOR THE POLICE ADVISORY REVIEW
These sessions are an important opportunity for community members to voice their opinions and provide input on what they would like from PARC and policing in our city.
Resource Spotlight
Trans Youth Emergency Project
This resource is here to help families navigate this complex and exhausting maze, offering logistical and financial support. Our team provides 1-on-1 custom patient navigation services to unimpacted providers and supports families of transgender youth with emergency grants to help them travel for care.
Hero Spotlight
Existence Is Resilience
In this first full week of changes, place the person who inspires you on your vision board. Contemplate on your resilience. Love is stronger than hate. Love is a demonstration of resilience. Love of self, community, and the determination to thrive. We have this, as a community. Resilience is a state of being and is vital. Not just for all queer people...but for all minorities.
We are in this together and none of us are alone.
You are not alone.
Inspiration
"I had parents coming up to me and saying, 'Our little girl felt so alone and now … she wants to be like you,'" she said. "It makes me want to work harder to be at the top of skating. I want them to want to be like me not just because of my sexuality, but also because of my achievements. I want to inspire them to do that as well."
- Amber Glenn
Featured Sponsor of Appalachian OUTreach
Rising Flame Candles
Our collection features a wide range of styles and scents to suit preference. From classic, clean-burning beeswax candles to indulgent, scented soy candles, we have something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a subtle, calming aroma or a bold, invigorating scent, our expertly blended fragrances are designed to evoke emotions and transport you to a state of tranquility.
Queer Self-Defense Classes
Learn how to protect yourself in a positive and safe environment with a queer instructor. Classes are every Friday evening @ 6:00 pm and cost $10.00. Private group instruction is also an option. For more information, class location, and what to expect, contact Jacob by text/voice: 865-469-6614.