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.
Plus1 handles fundraising via tours, merch, and events for musicians. Their extensive experience with effective nonprofits allows them to identify grassroots beneficiaries. Plus1 gives opportunities for artists and brands to raise funds and awareness for nonprofits doing urgent work in pandemic relief, racial justice, and civic engagement. We are proud to have supported our partners in distributing a record $6M in 2021.
A Public Administration & Affairs Consulting Firm that specializes in
We are an organization that welcomes and respects everyone. The Benefits Counselors help LGBTQ+ seniors check if they’re eligible for public benefit programs and assistance, like with food, utilities, housing, taxes, and health insurance & prescription premiums. They will assist with applying for these money-saving benefits.
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.
A social justice-minded law firm that is LGBTQ+ safe and affirming. Our goal at Held Law Firm is to be your trusted advisor, and the one you call for help. We represent clients in the most defining moments of their personal lives through divorce, child custody, orders of protection, or when they need an advocate to stand and support their cause.
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.
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 & Choice Health Network serve East Tennessee individuals and families struggling to survive the challenges created by HIV, homelessness, mental illness, substance use, and disabilities
Kelli Turczyn is a safe and affirming speech/voice coach who welcomes our transgender and non-binary family.
LGBTQ+ owned and local resource that is aimed at furthering the empowerment & progression of the transgender community
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.
LGBTQ+ operated organization. Learn about the folks who are taking on the folks who make decisions about LGBTQ+ rights in Tennessee
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.
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.
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.
LGBTQ+ operated & local organization that is a welcoming, affirming, & inclusive congregation
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 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.
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.
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.
At Sanofi, our passion is to prevent, treat and cure illness and disease throughout life.
LGBTQ+ safe employer with a 100 for their HRC Corporate
Equality Index score: https://www.hrc.org/resources/buyers-guide/sanofi
LGBTQ+ affirming employer, safe place to shop & awesome sales on outdoor stuff for the
Brokeback Mountaineer in you!
LGBTQ+ Affirming Employer, Offers health insurance coverage for gender affirming surgeries
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!
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.
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+ 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
LGBTQ+ operated & local organization. Learn the who, what, when, & where regarding the fabulousness that is Blount Pride.
Contact Kirksey 865-679-5856
All body types are appreciated and welcome! LGBTQ+ safe and affirming.
Kirksey has great reviews of her work.
"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
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."
"We want to help you be the best you can be."
Lotions, Soaps & Shampoos made right here in Maryville!
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.
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.
Safe tutoring for LGBTQ+ children & teens. Camille is a high school student who can provide tutoring in Math and English.
For tutoring rates and arrangements, please contact her Mama Bear at 865-591-5352.
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.
Is it too much to ask for a button up without boob gap? Why is the fashion industry still clinging to outdated gender norms that serve no one? We’re on a mission to rethink gender norms and how they show up in fashion. We embrace our masculine, our feminine, and our-everything-in-between.
Dapper Boi is a gender-neutral and size-inclusive apparel line founded in 2015 by married couple, Vicky and Charisse Pasche. They’re partners in business and in life and still somehow able to raise twin preschoolers without going (completely) grey.
We challenge fashion industry norms for what is considered menswear & womenswear and instead focus on creating apparel designed to fit a range of female and non-binary bodies that makes you feel comfortable & confident in who you are.
TomboyX was founded the way many brands are, trying to fill a need that had gone unfilled for far too long. We asked ourselves, “How hard can it be to make good underwear?” And by that we meant underwear that fit regular bodies and fit how we saw ourselves. And underwear that any body could feel comfortable in, regardless of where they fell on the size or gender spectrum. you are.
Visitors will be enlightened, entertained, and exposed to our culture as well as a documented history otherwise unavailable or difficult to access.
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 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 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 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 works to benefit trans people in need through gender-affirming support programs that empower them to live more authentically. **Thanks Sarah G!
Voting is important & easy. If you haven't registered to vote, get started here:
National LGBTQ+ crisis intervention & suicide prevention for youth & young adults:
LGBTQ Magazine that provide news and information related to LGBTQ culture, politics, art and other media.
LGBTQ parenting resources & information magazine that empowers LGBTQ parents.
LGBTQ+ organization that advocates for equality and advancement.
Human rights for LGBTQ people across the globe.
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 is a youth-led movement replacing misinformed opinions with positive, powerful experiences meeting remarkable kids who identify as transgender and non-binary.
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 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.
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 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.
Drug Rehab USA offers connections to LGBTQIA+ friendly drug rehab facilities across the US.
Locate drug rehab facilities that provide LGBTQIA+ clients with an inclusive and accepting place for addiction recovery through evidence-based treatment for substance abuse, sexual health and mental health.
Click the link below to learn what the the steps are in Tennessee for changing your transgender or nonbinary child's name
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