The Rising Flame Candles – where the warm glow of our candles meets the warmth of our commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction. Join us in illuminating your space and the world with beauty, style, and a conscience.
We are a company made up of a diverse set of people with a diverse set of beliefs, and we celebrate that.
We are a company founded on our purpose statement, “deepening relationships over some of the best beer in the country.” This means tearing down walls between people (through beer, in our case), not building up walls.
We believe in loving people for who they are.
America was founded as a country of immigrants, and part of what makes this country so great is the belief that all people, regardless, of color, creed, gender, wealth, or sexual identity, should have the same rights and be treated as equals. We also believe that we as a country have a long way to go, but that diversity is worth fighting for.
We are a company made up of a diverse set of people with a diverse set of beliefs, and we celebrate that.
We are a company founded on our purpose statement, “deepening relationships over some of the best beer in the country.” This means tearing down walls between people (through beer, in our case), not building up walls.
We believe in loving people for who they are.
America was founded as a country of immigrants, and part of what makes this country so great is the belief that all people, regardless, of color, creed, gender, wealth, or sexual identity, should have the same rights and be treated as equals. We also believe that we as a country have a long way to go, but that diversity is worth fighting for.
“WHERE FAITH AND LIFE CONNECT”
We seek to follow Jesus Christ in an open and inclusive community of faith where God’s transforming love for all creation is celebrated through worship, discipleship and service.
Westminster continues to be a place where people can ask questions and explore together, a place where genuine intergenerational relationships are fostered, a place that values integrity in worship, music and education, and a place that seeks to live out the implications of what it means to be a gathered community of disciples of Jesus Christ in the 21st century.
Long-Term Planning
for Every Family
Whether you’re considering long-term care, Medicaid
planning, estate planning, or planning for a loved one with
a disability, we are dedicated to protecting your rights and
advocating for your well-being. We provide comprehensive,
individualized services with honesty, respect, and compassion.
Dual Citizen is a community-focused brewhouse born from a few simple beliefs. An understanding that substance beats trends. A recognition that community roots run the deepest. The understanding that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. We just celebrated our 5th Anniversary, won a World Beer cup gold medal (22′) and our brand new 5,000 bbl production facility is fully operational.
Dual Purpose provides space and resources to local community members and organizations to establish long-term partnership with Dual Citizen Brewing Co.
Trans Safe Spaces is a network of Facebook page admins, primarily from the trans rights and feminist communities. We work together to encourage other FB page admins on Facebook to help us build a safer online community for trans* individuals! We are building a network of sites and pages that will take steps against transphobia. This is a process with an end goal of creating a united front against cissexism, transphobia, and hateful, marginalizing rhetoric, while keeping a healthy environment for trans* individuals to interact with an online community without fear of harassment.
Starbucks' commitment to the LGBTQ+ community goes far beyond flying a rainbow flag at their Starbucks Support Center. For years, they’ve offered benefits to partners in same-sex relationships, and their Workplace Gender Transition Guidelines support partners who are transgender or considering transitioning. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation recognized them as a top employer for LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Their dedication to the cause also extends outside of the workplace. In 2012, they endorsed same-sex marriage equality in their home state of Washington.
Starbucks also continues to be a supporter and donor of Appalachian OUTreach.
A Dopo is a dinner only, wood-fired pizzeria in downtown Knoxville, TN that specializes in sourdough, Neapolitan pizzas, small-batch gelato, Italian wine and local beer. Reservations are strongly recommended. In addition to our dine-in menu, we also offer larger format, “NY” style pizzas available via online ordering or over the phone.
A Dopo is an LGBTQ+ safe, affirming and friendly restaurant and employer.
Given the Castro district's pivotal role in queer history we specialize in LGBTQ+ books, but science & nature writing, ethnic studies, witchcraft, poetry, progressive politics, history, cookbooks, sci-fi, and all types of literature are also well represented. And if you can't find what you're looking for, we'll order it!
In response to the nationwide wave of book banning by reactionary bigots, we've launched BOOKS NOT BANS, a program allowing customers to buy books for us to send to LGBTQ+ organizations in conservative areas.
Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3), whose mission is to provide a safe and family friendly atmosphere for all people no matter their gender, race, sexual orientation, and/or religion, through mentoring, fundraising, fostering community, and promoting awareness of resources. Rose Dynasty embodies the message that you are “Loved, Accepted, and Wanted.”
Over the last several years, Rose Dynasty has helped raise thousands of dollars for charities, community outreaches, and nonprofits. Our largest event, The Miss Rose Dynasty Pageant, is the only family friendly, charity-based drag queen pageant in the US. Rose Dynasty continues to provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth, including youth of all ages on the autism spectrum. We mentor LGBTQ+ youth by holding a safe space online, in person meetings and also monthly Drag Events that include story times.
Call: 1-877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers.
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: "Start" to 678-678
Providing confidential support for LGBTQ youth in crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
LGBTQ General: 888-843-4564
Coming Out: 888-688-5428
Youth: 800-246-7743
Senior Citizens: 888-234-7243
Hotline Hours:
Mon-Fri:
4:00 PM - Midnight Eastern time
(1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific time)
Sat:
Noon - 5:00 PM Eastern time
(9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pacific time)
Call: 908-367-3374
We are trained South Asian LGBQ/TGNB+ peer support volunteers.
Call: 1-877-360-5428
Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline. Connects LGBT older people with friendly responders. For LGBT elders and caretakers.
The Bottom stands as a space for building community, celebrating culture, & engaging the creativity of Black people through curated events, ongoing projects, shared resources and physical space.
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.
LGBTQ+ operated organization. Learn about the folks who are taking on the folks who make decisions about LGBTQ+ rights in Tennessee
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!
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.
LGBTQ+ owned and local resource that is aimed at furthering the empowerment & progression of the transgender community
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
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.
Spirit Halloween store is an LGBTQ+ safe and affirming retailer and employer!!!!!
Lost In Sensation Therapeutic Yoga is owned by Valery, who is an ERYT-500 and YACEP- Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. Valery offers group events, workshops, retreats and private sessions. Her Intuitive Healing sessions incorporate Chakra Yoga, Reiki and bio-energetic grounding exercises to release and purge emotions, tension and trauma stored in the body.
The TTF is a work group comprised of transgender and gender-variant individuals representing each of the five HIV Prevention regions of Tennessee.
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.
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.
The mission of Presbyterian Homes of Tennessee, Inc., (Shannondale) a charitable not-for-profit corporation, is as follows: To provide personal privacy and security and to maintain a high quality of life for the residents it serves. And to provide a friendly, wholesome, safe, healthy, and attractive environment which will enhance quality of life.
Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. We’re all about creating an inclusive culture that reflects the expansive nature of our brand and encourages team members from all backgrounds and experiences to be the best they can be.
Papa Johns is continuing to advance its company-wide Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategy, supporting the company’s top strategic priority to build a culture of leaders who believe in diversity, inclusivity and winning.
The Travel division at Pride Health allows healthcare professionals to expand their career experiences in different cities.
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!
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
We offer specialized dog training, as well as board and train and hybrid programs for behavior modification and rehabilitation in real-world settings. Our programs are tailored to the individual dog and all behavioral issues.
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+ safe & affirming place to socialize! "Our passion for providing an exceptional taproom experience and libations is why we exist."
Dreamware Co is a queer woman owned small business in East TN. They make various types of glassware including beer can glasses & mugs with permanent vinyl designs applied on the outside. They sell through Etsy but can also be found locally at Tealicious in Hardin Valley. Grab a cup to make your everyday drinks magical!
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LGBTQ+ operated & local organization. Learn the who, what, when, & where regarding the fabulousness that is Blount Pride.
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.
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.
The Okra Project is a collective that seeks to address the global crisis faced by Black Trans people by bringing home cooked, healthy, and culturally specific meals and resources to Black Trans People wherever we can reach them.
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.
Wet For Her was originally created by lesbians for lesbians, but the mission and the toys don't discriminate.
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.
MASGD works to support, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ Muslims.* In our work, we challenge root causes of oppression, including misogyny, racism, capitalism, and xenophobia. We celebrate gender and sexual diversity within Muslim communities and promote an understanding of Islam that is centered on inclusion, justice, and equity. Our intention is to be inclusive.
National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance empowers LGBTQ+ Asians and Pacific Islanders through community capacity building, policy advocacy, and resource development.
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) is a healing justice organization actively working to transform mental health for queer and trans Black, Indigenous and People of Color (QTBIPOC).
We envision a world where all people have access to health and healing resources rooted in healing justice and collective liberation to recover from trauma, violence, and systemic oppression. Through political education and field building, we work to create a future where health, mental health, and healing practitioners build power to intervene against the harm perpetuated by the medical-industrial complex while actively creating new liberatory ecosystems of care for our communities.
Trikone is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) people of South Asian descent, who trace their ethnicities to one of the following places: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet.
This guide is a sexuality and sex education resource written specifically for autistic people age 15 and up. Autistic people sometimes don’t have the chance to learn about sexuality and sex in ways that work for them, so OAR created this guide as a starting point to change that.
The National LGBTQ Task Force is dedicated to achieving freedom and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer people, and their families through proactive, targeted, change-inducing initiatives.
As a progressive racial, economic, and social justice organization, the Task Force is working to help build and sustain a society that values and respects the diversity of human expression and identity and achieves equity for all.
Interlocking Roots is a network of Queer and Trans* Black and Indigenous People of Color farmers, foodies, and earth stewards. We center food and earthwork as decolonization tools to combat isolation, trauma, and accountability within our movement, community, and work spaces. We connect with one another, share lessons, affirm queer and trans* identities through our plant ancestor and life stories, talk about queer ecology, strategize and eat together! We honor our multifaceted strategies for liberation as sacred rituals that will transcend volatile political times and nourish our collective spirit.
Black Appalachian Young & Rising (BAYR) is the Black Youth caucus of the STAY Project. BAYR is for Black Appalachian Youth and by Black Appalachian Youth. We will be creating a dignified and autonomous space for Black youth to: 1) define Black Appalachian joy and identity for ourselves What encompasses our joy and who we are? 2) begin a restorative process for Black leadership in regional youth networks such as Stay Together Appalachian Youth (STAY) What does it take for us to thrive? and 3) celebrate the many shades and melodies of our existence
The Queer Food Fund is a community mutual aid project designed to feed and nourish those impacted by food insecurity in the Black Queer and Trans community. We redistribute funds donated through Venmo and CashApp directly to individuals (18+) who fit these criteria across the United States. This fund is completely operated by volunteer efforts through Queer Food Foundation.
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.
NCSF is a coalition of groups, clubs and businesses that serve consenting adults who engage in alternative sexual and relationship expressions.
The NCSF is committed to creating a political, legal and social environment in the US that advances equal rights for consenting adults who engage in alternative sexual and relationship expressions. The NCSF aims to advance the rights of, and advocate for consenting adults in the BDSM-Leather-Fetish, Swing, and Polyamory Communities. We pursue our vision through direct services, education, advocacy, and outreach, in conjunction with our partners, to directly benefit these communities.
The Eagle bar originally was a longshoreman’s pub called the Eagle Open Kitchen at 142 11th Avenue at 21st Street from 1931 to 1970. In 1969 the stonewall riots in Greenwich Village produced a new found pride in being gay and the closet doors were slowly opening. In 1970, the Eagle Open Kitchen was acquired by Jack Modica who turned the pub into a leather/ levi bar. With a few coats of black paint and an old beat up motorcycle for decoration, an institution was born. The Eagle remains a thriving queer space and a large donor to Appalachian OUTreach.
This is a helpful resource for learning about the what, why, hows of pronoun usage and additional resources.
The QSAW network was founded in August 2019 by Sonali (Alyy) Patel, a gay gender-fluid Indo-African Gujarati in the Canadian diaspora, with a desire to challenge the invisibility of Queer South Asian Women in Western LGBTQ+ communities.
GenderCool is a youth-led movement replacing misinformed opinions with positive, powerful experiences meeting remarkable kids who identify as transgender and non-binary.
OutCare is the nation’s first comprehensive resource for LGBTQ+ healthcare offering provider and healthcare resource directories, mentorship, medical education reform, and cultural competency training.
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.
Southeast Detox provides a comfortable, intimate setting for you or your loved one to recover from addiction and gain the tools needed to live a happy, healthy, and drug-free life. Because of the intense disparity in access to healthcare specifically for black women who are struggling with addiction, finding trustworthy resources is incredibly important.
The mission at Live Another Day is "equal access to life-saving resources" Live Another Day small, is a tight-knit group of business professionals and clinicians who have invested thousands of hours towards creating a truly one-of-a-kind recovery resource.
Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellness is a mental health treatment provider with locations around the country including right here in Seymour, Tennessee.
Addiction and mental health issues are significant challenges faced by BIPOC parents and their children in America today. These challenges stem from a combination of systemic racism and discrimination, as well as a lack of access to culturally appropriate and effective addiction and mental health services.
QORDS' mission is empowering Southern queer youth and building community through music and the arts, QORDS is a vehicle for expressing gender and sexuality and harbors an environment of self-discovery and social change.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) enforces fair housing laws and investigates complaints of housing discrimination. It is illegal to discriminate in the sale or rental of housing, including against individuals seeking a mortgage or housing assistance, or in other housing-related activities. If you believe you may be a victim of housing discrimination because of your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or family status, contact HUD to file a complaint or learn about your fair housing rights, click the "Find out more" link to the right.
Persons who identify as LGBTQ and believe they have experienced housing discrimination because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity can assert their rights under the Fair Housing Act by filing a complaint with HUD. HUD will accept and investigate all legally sufficient complaints of sex discrimination, including discrimination because of actual or perceived gender identity or sexual orientation, and enforce the Fair Housing Act where it finds such discrimination occurred or is about to occur. In addition, some LGBTQ persons may have claims arising under other provisions of the Act, e.g., race, national origin, color, religion, disability and familial status. HUD’s Equal Access Rule also requires that eligibility determinations for housing assisted by HUD or subject to a mortgage insured by HUD be made regardless of actual or perceived gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status.
The #FairHousingAct prohibits discrimination in housing, including rentals, sales, mortgage lending, and insurance, because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or familial status. Learn more or File a Complaint with HUD at www.hud.gov/fairhousing/fileacomplaint #FairHousing #FHnow
The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN) is freedom’s watchdog, challenging government abuse of rights and fighting for fairness in our laws and their enforcement. They are dedicated to translating the guarantees of the Bill of Rights into reality for all Tennesseans, moving our state forward as we work to protect and promote justice and equality.
ACLU-TN uses a mix of strategies – advocacy, legislative lobbying, litigation and public education– to protect and advance your rights. They work proactively to pursue policies, practices and laws that protect Tennesseans against unfair and unequal treatment. ACLU-TN’s priority areas are:
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