APPALACHIAN COMMUNITY FUND
Regionally based, regionally controlled grant-making fund supporting the work of grassroots community organizations that address economic, environmental, racial and social justice issues.
865.523.5783
1405 East Magnolia Avenue
Knoxville, Tennessee 37917
BLACK CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE OF TENNESSEE
Statewide child advocacy organization providing leadership, information and support to governmental agencies, community organizations, parents and individuals to improve lives of minority and poor children.
615.366.5530
1161 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite 323
Nashville, TN 37217
BRIDGE REFUGEE SERVICES
Bridge Refugee Services is the only refugee resettlement agency in East Tennessee. Bridge supports refugees to become self-sufficient, successful members of their new community.
4420 Whittle Springs Rd. Ste. A
Knoxville, TN 37917
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4791/A Hal Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37416
CISV SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER
CISV educates and inspires action for peace through local and global programs that build inter-cultural friendship, cooperation and understanding among children and youth.
865.523.5783
P.O. Box 11265
Knoxville, TN 37939
COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER
Assists kids, families, neighbors and organizations to resolve legal and personal issues through constructive conversation. Volunteers provide no-cost mediation. Champions peer-mediation within Knox County Schools.
865.594.1879
912 South Gay St., Suite L300
Knoxville, TN 37902
HIGHLANDER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER
Works with youth, new immigrants, and poor people of all colors to bring grassroots struggles for social and economic equity into a new global era.
865.933.3443
1959 Highlander Way
New Market, TN 37820
JUBILEE COMMUNITY ARTS
Promotes, preserves and presents traditional arts of the Southern Appalachian region.
865.522.5851
1538 Laurel Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916
LITTLE RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
Dedicated to preserving and protecting the Little River for enjoyment and sustainable use. We engage our community to advocate on behalf of the river.
865.980.2130
1006 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804
MID-TENNESSEE COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
An advocacy group for blind and visually impaired people in Middle Tennessee. We promote social, educational and employment opportunities, teach adaptability and monitor legislation.
615.562.1104
4936 Tulip Grove Ln.
Hermitage, TN 37076
NASHVILLE LGBT CHAMBER FOUNDATION
The Nashville LGBT Chamber Foundation educates, inspires, and empowers LGBT business professionals.
615.507.5185
41 Peabody St.
Nashville, TN 37210
NASHVILLE PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTER
A community-based, multi-issue center for Middle Tennessee region, promoting peace, social and economic justice and environmental sustainability in our community and around the world.
615.321.2266
530 26th Ave. North
Nashville, TN 37209
ORGANIZED NEIGHBORS OF EDGEHILL
Majority African-American neighborhood organization that organizes people based on issues of interest to the community such as crime, education, housing, welfare reform, and zoning.
615.256.4617
1001 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203
PEOPLE FOR ANIMALS
An all-volunteer, not-for-profit animal protection organization dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation by spaying/neutering cats and dogs through partnerships with veterinarian clinics.
615.794.8925
P.O. Box 991
Franklin, TN 37065
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF TENNESSEE AND NORTH MISSISSIPPI
Our mission is to improve health and well-being by providing high-quality, non-judgmental sexual health care, honest and accurate sexuality education, and reproductive health and rights advocacy.
866.711.1717
50 Vantage Way Suite 102
Nashville, TN 37228
RADIO FREE NASHVILLE
A citywide, low-power community radio station for diverse and alternative music, voices, and viewpoints generally ignored or misrepresented by the corporate media.
615.835.3224
P.O. Box 41488
Nashville, TN 37204
SOCM: STATEWIDE ORGANIZING FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
Statewide member-run organization encouraging civic involvement and collective action. Members work at local, state and federal level for social, economic and environmental justice for all.
865.249.7488
2507 Mineral Springs Rd. Suite D
Knoxville, TN 37917
TENNESSEANS FOR ALTERNATIVES TO THE DEATH PENALTY
TADP strives to honor life by abolishing the death penalty in Tennessee through a strategy of education and grassroots organizing.
615.256.3906 | 731.445.4803
P.O. Box 120552
Nashville, TN 37212
TENNESSEE COALITION TO END DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
A statewide coalition of organizations and individuals working to end domestic and sexual violence, protect victims, and hold abusers accountable.
615.386.9406 | 800.289.9018
2 International Plaza Dr., Suite 425
Nashville, TN 37217
TENNESSEE DISABILITY COALITION
A statewide alliance of disability organizations and individuals whose purpose is to assure individuals with disabilities have access to services promoting inclusion, independence, and productivity.
616.383.9442
955 Woodland St.
Nashville, TN 37206
TENNESSEE HEALTH CARE CAMPAIGN
A statewide organization working toward guaranteed, affordable, high-quality health care coverage for all Tennesseans through research, education and advocacy.
615.227.7500
1423 Kensington Square Ct.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
TENNESSEE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS COALITION
We are a coalition of immigrants, refugees, and allies lifting up fundamental American freedoms and human rights and build a strong, welcoming, and inclusive Tennessee.
615.833.0384
2195 Nolensville Pk.
Nashville, TN 37211
TENNESSEE SCENIC RIVERS ASSOCIATION
TSRA is a statewide volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and protecting Tennessee’s streams, creeks, water bodies and watersheds.
615.269.3321 | 615.579.7607
P.O. Box 159041
Nashville, Tennessee 37215
WORKERS INTERFAITH NETWORK
A movement of people of faith who educate and organize the community to create living wages, improved benefits, and fair working conditions for low-wage workers in the Mid-South.
901.332.3570
1000 S. Cooper St. #227
Memphis, TN 38104