Legal and Advocacy Organizations

• Tennessee Equality Project (TEP)
  Advocates for the equal rights of LGBTQ individuals in Tennessee through legislative advocacy and public education.
  Website: TNEP
• ACLU of Tennessee
  Works to protect and advance the rights of LGBTQ individuals through legal action, advocacy, and public education.
  Website:  ACLU Tennessee
• Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition (TTPC)
  A transgender and LGBT civil rights organization in Tennessee, focusing on legislative advocacy and public education to promote equality.
  Website: TTPC

Community Centers and Support Groups

• Just Us at Oasis Center (Nashville)
  Offers programs dedicated to helping LGBTQ youth achieve their full potential by providing a liberating space for authenticity and celebration of identity.
  Website:  Just Us Oasis
• OUTMemphis: The LGBTQ Center for the Mid-South (Memphis)
  Provides a range of services, including youth programs, health and wellness education, and support groups for LGBTQ individuals.
  Website:  LGBTQ Centers
• Knox Pride (Knoxville)
  Offers resources and support for the LGBTQ community, including information on local support groups and community events.
  Website:  Knox Pride
• Appalachian OUTreach (Maryville)
  Focuses on community empowerment and provides resources, including queer self-defense classes and support groups for LGBTQ individuals.
  Website:  Appalachian Outreach

Health and Wellness Services

• Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Program for LGBTQ Health (Nashville)
  Offers patient care, education, research, and advocacy tailored to the needs of LGBTQ individuals.
  Website:  Vanderbilt Resources
• Nashville Cares
  A health and wellness community center for same-gender-loving men of color and gay/bisexual men, providing health services and support.
  Website: Nashville Cares
• Street Works (Nashville)
  Provides free, confidential HIV/AIDS testing and bilingual counseling on safer sex practices, serving the LGBTQ community.
  Website: Street Works