Highlighted Local LGBTQ+ Owned and/or Safe Businesses
Psychotherapy & Forensic Services, LLC
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee & North Mississippi
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee & North Mississippi
LGBTQ+ owned, affirming & safe mental health therapy
& advocacy organiztion
Staffed with experts in LGBTQ+ mental health and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights among healthcare and other bureaucratic systems.
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee & North Mississippi
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee & North Mississippi
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee & North Mississippi
LGBTQ+ safe & affirming place for medical and Hormones
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi is one of Tennessee's oldest and largest private, non-profit health care agencies. For over 75 years, PPTNM has remained committed to providing high-quality, affordable reproductive services and education throughout Tennessee,
LGBTQ+ safe & affirming place for medical and Hormones
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi is one of Tennessee's oldest and largest private, non-profit health care agencies. For over 75 years, PPTNM has remained committed to providing high-quality, affordable reproductive services and education throughout Tennessee, north Mississippi and part of Arkansas.
Our mission is to improve health and well-being by providing high-quality, nonjudgmental sexual health care, honest and accurate sexuality education, and reproductive health and rights advocacy.
Orange Hat Brewing Co.
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee & North Mississippi
Orange Hat Brewing Co.
LGBTQ+ safe & affirming place to socialize!
"Our passion for providing an exceptional taproom experience and libations is why we exist. We are honored to call Hardin Valley home and to provide our craft beverages to all our thirsty friends and neighbors in the Knoxville area and beyond. Cheers!"
OPEN DAILY 11AM - 11PM
10246 Hardin Valley Rd.
Knoxville 37932
Coffin Curse Records
Foothills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (FUUF)
Orange Hat Brewing Co.
Knoxville, TN based Punk, Emo & Hardcore record label. No bullshit.
Specializing in releasing material from punk, emo and hardcore bands that we love we strive to bring you the best material we can find and are always open to hearing from the community we seek to serve.
Little River Montessori
Foothills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (FUUF)
Foothills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (FUUF)
LGBTQ+ Safe & Affirming Learning Environment. Our students are inspired to grow in responsibility, tolerance, compassion, patience, organization, and motivation. Children at Little River Montessori learn in an environment that supports the individual child’s social, emotional, intellectual, and moral development.
Foothills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (FUUF)
Foothills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (FUUF)
Foothills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (FUUF)
LGBTQ+ operated & local organization that is a welcoming, affirming, & inclusive congregation:
Local LGBTQ+ Safe and Affirming Community Resources
bryant's Bridge
Positively Living
bryant's Bridge
Bryant's Bridge is a "safe, supportive and empowering home for the local Knoxville LGBTQ+ community in need of housing." This non-profit LGBTQ+ organization is making positive changes for our communities.
Knox Pride
Positively Living
bryant's Bridge
This fantastic organization is growing, expanding, and has a welcoming, safe space in Knoxville. Knox Pride has a long history of being there for us, giving us inspiration for being visible, and giving all of us hope for our futures!
Positively Living
Positively Living
Trillium Voice Services
Positively Living & Choice Health Network serve East Tennessee individuals and families struggling to survive the challenges created by HIV, homelessness, mental illness, substance use, and disabilities
Trillium Voice Services
Trillium Voice Services
Trillium Voice Services
Kelli Turczyn is a safe and affirming speech/voice coach who welcomes our transgender and non-binary family.
Trans Empowerment Project
Trillium Voice Services
Trans Empowerment Project
LGBTQ+ owned and local resource that is aimed at furthering the empowerment & progression of the transgender community
Rescuing Health
Trillium Voice Services
Trans Empowerment Project
Rescuing Health seeks to financially aid individuals who do not qualify for any other type of public or private healthcare assistance in obtaining specific health treatments or surgeries.
TN Equality Project
Home Source of east tn
Home Source of east tn
LGBTQ+ operated organization. Learn about the folks who are taking on the folks who make decisions about LGBTQ+ rights in Tennessee
Home Source of east tn
Home Source of east tn
Home Source of east tn
Covid-19 HOUSING ASSISTANCE Through a grant from the State of Tennessee, HomeSource east tennessee is able to provide assistance to homeowners and renters in East Tennessee. The assistance will be in the form of a direct payment to your mortgage company, landlord or utility company.
BCBS of TN
Home Source of east tn
BCBS of TN
Our commercial plans will continue to include benefits for medically necessary gender identity-related services, including medically necessary gender identity-related surgery, hormone therapy, and behavioral health services. We’ve provided benefits for gender identity-related services, like gender identity-related surgery, We’ll continu
Our commercial plans will continue to include benefits for medically necessary gender identity-related services, including medically necessary gender identity-related surgery, hormone therapy, and behavioral health services. We’ve provided benefits for gender identity-related services, like gender identity-related surgery, We’ll continue to cover these services because doing so aligns with our company’s mission and values.
Local LGBTQ+ Safe and Affirming Community Resources
Tn HIV Prevention & Care
Tn HIV Prevention & Care
Tn HIV Prevention & Care
The TTF is a work group comprised of transgender and gender-variant individuals representing each of the five HIV Prevention regions of Tennessee. The TN Department of Health HIV Prevention program convened the statewide Transgender Task Force (TTF) in July, 2018. The ultimate goals of this body are to prevent transgender individuals f
The TTF is a work group comprised of transgender and gender-variant individuals representing each of the five HIV Prevention regions of Tennessee. The TN Department of Health HIV Prevention program convened the statewide Transgender Task Force (TTF) in July, 2018. The ultimate goals of this body are to prevent transgender individuals from acquiring HIV, increase access to care and improve health outcomes for transgender people who are living with HIV, and reduce HIV-related health disparities for transgender communities.
Sober Pride
Tn HIV Prevention & Care
Tn HIV Prevention & Care
Meeting Information
Zoom Meetings - Tuesdays @ 7:30 pmMeeting link: https://zoom.us/j/2089387448 Password 697167
*Meetings are online during Covid-19 Pandemic
United Way of Blount County
United Way of Blount County
United Way of Blount County
United Way of Blount County is advancing the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. Our goal is to create lasting changes in our community by addressing the root causes of Blount County’s problems. Together, we can accomplish more than any single group can on its own.
United Way of Blount County
United Way of Blount County
United Way of Blount County
The Community Food Connection of Blount County is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to reducing food insecurity for citizens in Blount County and helping individuals and families improve their quality of life.
Local LGBTQ+ Safe and Affirming Employers
REI Co*op
REI Co*op
REI Co*op
LGBTQ+ affirming employer, safe place to shop & awesome sales on outdoor stuff for the
Brokeback Mountaineer in you!
Guitar Center
Guitar Center
Guitar Center
LGBTQ+ Affirming Employer, Offers health insurance coverage for gender affirming surgeries
Kroger
Guitar Center
Guitar Center
LGBTQ+ Friendly Employer
Recognized by the Human Rights Campaign as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality, we remain committed to creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community. Join us in celebrating our LGBTQ+ associates, customers and vendors!
Local LGBTQ+ Owned and/or Safe Shops/Restaurants/Cafes
VG's Bakery
VG's Bakery
VG's Bakery
VG’s Bakery is a 100% scratch bakery offering a full line of handcrafted pastries, pies, cakes, cookies and artisan breads. When we say ‘from scratch’, we mean it. We grate the cheddar cheese; we zest and juice the lemons and oranges; we toast our own pecans and walnuts; we roast the apples and cherries; we cook the bacon in-house. It’s
VG’s Bakery is a 100% scratch bakery offering a full line of handcrafted pastries, pies, cakes, cookies and artisan breads. When we say ‘from scratch’, we mean it. We grate the cheddar cheese; we zest and juice the lemons and oranges; we toast our own pecans and walnuts; we roast the apples and cherries; we cook the bacon in-house. It’s a serious thing around here and we hope you can taste the quality.
South Press
VG's Bakery
VG's Bakery
LGBTQ+ owned, locally sourced, eco friendly, hand crafted coffee and tea house. Specializing in french press coffee, and custom locally sourced tea blends.Open 8am-8pm every day but Sunday3715 Chapman highway
LGBTQ+ Owned and/or Safe Services
Blount Pride
Off Leash K9 Training
Off Leash K9 Training
LGBTQ+ operated & local organization. Learn the who, what, when, & where regarding the fabulousness that is Blount Pride.
Off Leash K9 Training
Off Leash K9 Training
Off Leash K9 Training
"Let the bond with your K9 be UNLEASHED"
Any age Any size Any breed
*Obedience *Behavior Modification *Aggression Management *Therapy Dog *Scent Detection *Tracking & trailing
Knoxville Sevierville Chattanooga
Hard Knox Wire
Off Leash K9 Training
Ethan's Apothecary
Real People. Real News.
Real Stories.
An LGBTQ+ affirming and ethics-driven source of news for our community that is "completely independent of anything and anyone except you, our readers."
Ethan's Apothecary
Ethan's Apothecary
Ethan's Apothecary
"We want to help you be the best you can be."
Lotions, Soaps & Shampoos made right here in Maryville!
Scruffy Cafe
Ethan's Apothecary
Scruffy Cafe
We are more than just a cafe.
We are people focused & cat obsessed. We want to help cats find loving homes & bring joy to all people. Community togetherness is our first mission with mental health being our second. If you have struggles, you can shed them here. Please talk to our staff and use the phrase "feeling blue" if you need us.
Smokieee's
Ethan's Apothecary
Scruffy Cafe
Is an extension of GSMNP's Parks as Classrooms program in collaboration with Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, DLiA and GSMA, and in partnership with Friends of the Smokies.
LGBTQ+ National Organizations and Businesses
Included Health
Included Health
Included Health
Included Health is the first comprehensive health platform partnering with employers to connect LGBTQ+ members to culturally competent, quality providers who understand the unique needs of the community.
Trans Lifeline
Included Health
Included Health
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people.
Wet For Her
Included Health
Love Is Respect
Wet For Her was originally created by lesbians for lesbians, but the mission and the toys don't discriminate. It is Wet For Her's goal to make this a welcoming space for queer women and the folx they love by celebrating a
diverse range of bodies, genders, and orientations.
Love Is Respect
Voter Registration
Love Is Respect
Love Is Respect is an info/resource organiztion about LGBTQ+ dating abuse and partner violence and is a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Love Is respect was launched in February 2007 as loveisrespect, National Dating Abuse Helpline with a supporting grant from Liz Claiborne, Inc.
Point of Pride
Voter Registration
Voter Registration
Point of Pride works to benefit trans people in need through gender-affirming support programs that empower them to live more authentically. **Thanks Sarah G!
Voter Registration
Voter Registration
Voter Registration
Voting is important & easy. If you haven't registered to vote, get started here:
Trevor Project
Gay Parent Magazine
Advocate Magazine
National LGBTQ+ crisis intervention & suicide prevention for youth & young adults:
Advocate Magazine
Gay Parent Magazine
Advocate Magazine
LGBTQ Magazine that provide news and information related to LGBTQ culture, politics, art and other media.
Gay Parent Magazine
Gay Parent Magazine
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
LGBTQ parenting resources & information magazine that empowers LGBTQ parents.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
OutRight Action International
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
LGBTQ+ organization that advocates for equality and advancement.
OutRight Action International
OutRight Action International
OutRight Action International
Human rights for LGBTQ people across the globe.
Trans In the South
OutRight Action International
OutRight Action International
A Directory of Trans-Affirming Health & Legal Service Providers: more than 350 Southern health service providers that the Campaign for Southern Equality team has confirmed to be trans-friendly and trans-competent.
GenderCool Project
GenderCool Project
GenderCool Project
GenderCool is a youth-led movement replacing misinformed opinions with positive, powerful experiences meeting remarkable kids who identify as transgender and non-binary.
OutCare Health
GenderCool Project
GenderCool Project
OutCare, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the nation’s first comprehensive resource for LGBTQ+ healthcare offering provider and healthcare resource directories, mentorship, medical education reform, and cultural competency training. OutCare’s most notable endeavor, the OutList, is an online, nationwide directory of healthcare providers who iden
OutCare, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the nation’s first comprehensive resource for LGBTQ+ healthcare offering provider and healthcare resource directories, mentorship, medical education reform, and cultural competency training. OutCare’s most notable endeavor, the OutList, is an online, nationwide directory of healthcare providers who identify as culturally competent in the care of the LGBTQ+ community.
Free Mom Hugs
GenderCool Project
Free Mom Hugs
Free Mom Hugs is a group of affirming parents and allies who love the LGBTQ+ community unconditionally. We are dedicated to educating families, church, and civic leaders encouraging them to not only affirm the LGBTQ+ community but to celebrate them.
Gay & Sober
Gay & Sober
Free Mom Hugs
Provides a safe, fun, and enriching experience to the sober LGBTQ community. Our primary purpose is to encourage unity and enhance one’s sobriety.
GaL-AA
Gay & Sober
GaL-AA
GaL-AA serves the LGBT+ members of Alcoholics Anonymous. Our sole purpose for existing is to provide our experience, strength and hope to any arm of A.A. when called upon to do so, to work in the spirit of Unity and Service with A.A. as a whole.