Highlighted Local LGBTQ+ Owned and/or Safe Businesses

  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

Jennifer Egelston and Katherine Edwards 

LGBTQ+ Friendly Attorneys 

who are here to serve as friends, allies, loyal and trusted advisors during what is often a difficult time for our clients, their families or their business. 

 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. 

  LGBTQ+ operated & local organization. Learn the who, what, when, & where regarding the fabulousness that is Blount Pride.

"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. 

 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! 

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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. 

 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.