Tennessee
West Tennessee
Allies at the University of Tennessee at MartinAllies
is a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and straight organization that believes in the elimination of discrimination in all its forms. As a student organization, Allies strives to provide a safe and tolerant environment for all members of the UT Martin campus. We welcome and encourage the participation of students, faculty, graduates, and community members of all sexual orientations.
Email: utmallies@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.utm.edu/organizations/allies/
Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center
Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center is a mechanism for change in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to facilitate long-term positive growth in themselves and in the community of the Mid-South.
892 South Cooper St. Memphis, TN 38104
901 278 6422
Email: info@mglcc.org
Website: http://www.mglcc.org/
Mid South Peace and Justice Center
For the past twenty-five years, the Center has been committed to our mission of developing communities of peace, social justice and human rights through education and nonviolent action.
1000 S. Cooper Memphis, Tennessee 38104
901 725 4990
Email: center@midsouthpeace.org
Website: http://www.midsouthpeace.org/
Middle Tennessee
Out CentralTo create a cultural center—a hub, if you will—that welcomes gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex individuals and their friends and families into a positive energy-filled environment where organizations can collaborate, where enduring relationships can be created, where there is integration rather than isolation, and where recreation and education flourish.
1709 Church StreetNashville, Tennessee 37203
615.294.4834
Email: info@outcentral.org
Website: http://www.outcentral.org/index.php
One In Teen
One-In-Teen Youth Services, Inc. provides a continuum of support and services to benefit gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth and youth-serving agencies throughout Middle Tennessee.
617 Hart LaneNashville, Tennessee 37216
615.321.7288
Email: info@one-in-teen.org
Website: http://oneinteen.tripod.com/
Nashville GLBT Chamber of Commerce
The Nashville GLBT Chamber of Commerce exists to advance common business interests, economic growth and equality in the workplace and society for its GLBT members, businesses and allies by providing educational, networking and community-building opportunities.
PO Box 330971Nashville, TN 37203
615.507.5185
Website: http://www.nashvilleglbtchamber.org/
Nashville Peace and Justice Center
The Nashville Peace and Justice Center is a community based coalition of organizations and individuals working to promote equity and to create a peaceful, just, and sustainable society through reflection, education, and non-violent action.
3004A Poston AvenueNashville, TN 37203
(615) 321-2266
Email: info@nashvillepeacejustice.org
Website: http://www.nashvillepeacejustice.org/
LGBTQI Life at Vanderbilt University
The Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Life at Vanderbilt University is a cultural center and a place of affirmation for individuals of all identities, and a resource for information and support about gender and sexuality.
VU Station B #351599, 2301 Vanderbilt PlaceNashville, Tennessee 37235
615 322 3330
Email: nora.spencer@vanderbilt.edu
Website: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/lgbtqi/
East Tennessee
HOPE Center
To provide direct supportive care and advocacy at no charge to patients and families affected by HIV and other life-altering illnesses to address individual existential needs, quality of life, and end-stage care.
1901 W. Clinch AvenueKnoxville, Tennessee 37916
865 541 3767
Email: hope_center@covhlth.com
Website: http://www.hopecenterknox.org/index.html
LGBTieS at East Tennessee State U
We seek to provide political, educational, and support outlets to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, staff, and faculty on campus, as well as those outside of the campus community who serve as our friends, family, and allies.
Email: standridge@goldmail.etsu.edu
Website: http://lgbties.blogspot.com/
Statewide
Tennessee Equality Project
Tennessee Equality Project is a statewide organization dedicated to promote and sustain the equality of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons in the State of Tennessee through the establishment of fair and equitable laws protecting these rights and the elimination of laws that would seek to counter this effort.
PO Box 330895 Nashville, TN 37203
901-301-3306
Website: http://tnep.org/index.php
American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee
The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN) is the only organization in the state dedicated to promoting and protecting constitutional rights. Our goal is to translate the Bill of Rights into an everyday reality for all Tennesseans.
PO Box 120160Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 320-7142
Website: http://www.aclu-tn.org/index.htm
Human Rights Campaign
TennesseeThe Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than one million members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
(202) 628-4160
Website: http://www.hrc.org/your_community/3273.htm
Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition
The Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition is an organization designed to educate and advocate on behalf of transgender related legislation at the Federal, State, and local levels. The Coalition is dedicated to raising public awareness and building alliances with other organizations concerned with equal rights legislation.
Memphis, TN
Website: http://ttgpac.com/
Tennessee Guerilla Women
We are a grassroots progressive organization that works to elevate the status of Tennessee women by challenging the radical right and by promoting women's political participation - as activists, voters, candidates, and policy makers.
Email: guerillawomentn@earthlink.net
Website: http://www.tnguerillawomen.org/index.html
Tennessee Vals
The Tennessee Vals is social and support group for transgender persons. We are the largest transgender support group in the Mid South. Our meetings provide socialization, support, and a program of interest to the transgender community.
P.O. Box 331006 Nashville, TN 37203-7507
615-664-6883
Website: http://www.tvals.org/
PFLAG
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 350 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG National Office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors.
Tennessee chapters:
PFLAG Chattanooga
P.O. Box 17252 Chattanooga, TN 37415
Email: matthewhnevels@bellsouth.net
Phone: (423) 875-5750
PFLAG Crossville/Cumberland County
P.O. Box 272Pleasant Hill, TN 38578
Email: pflagcc@frontiernet.netted , mck@frontiernet.net
Phone: (931) 277-5853
PFLAG Johnson City/Kingsport/Bristol
P.O. Box 442Mountain Home, TN 37684
Email: pflagtricities@yahoo.com
Phone: (423) 483-7129
PFLAG Knoxville
2931 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919
Email: knoxpflag@hotmail.com
Phone: (865) 988-8537
PFLAG Maryville
520 Westwood Dr Maryville, TN 37803
Email: rlucas@pflagmaryville.org
Phone: (865) 368-6665
PFLAG Memphis
4485 Mayo AvenueMemphis, TN 38128
Email: pflagmemphis@yahoo.com
Phone: (901) 268-2511
PFLAG Nashville
P.O. Box 2105Nashville, TN 37011-2105
Email: info@pflagnashville.org
Phone: (615) 366-0888
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