The Office on Aging assists Knox County’s older adults to achieve the highest possible level of independence and quality of life. It has served the citizens of Knox County since 1975 through more than 20 programs. We Serve All Seniors.
2247 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 524-2786
Information & Benefits provides information about services for older adults and persons with disabilities who live in Knoxville or Knox County. The agency also provides referrals to these services when needed. The place to call when you don’t know who to call. We Serve All Seniors.
https://www.knoxseniors.org/scirs/
(865) 546-6262
The John T. O’Connor Senior Center, located in Caswell Park, is an activity center that provides a place where seniors can not only add years to their lives, but add life to their years. The Center serves Knox County residents age 50 and over. We Serve All Seniors.
https://www.knoxseniors.org/oconnor/
611 Winona St
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 523-1135
In Tennessee, more than 129,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s with an estimated 369,000 family members and friends serving as unpaid caregivers. From Knoxville in East Tennessee to Nashville and to Memphis in West Tennessee and every town in between, your local Tennessee Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is here to help.
Whether it’s offering support to anyone facing Alzheimer’s, advocating for the needs and rights of those facing dementia, or advancing critical research, we work toward methods of treatment, prevention, and ultimately, a cure.
6025 Brookvale Ln Suite 207
Knoxville, TN 37919
(423) 259-8068 ext. 1779
Safety concerns and social isolation can threaten the ability for seniors to safely live independently. The Reassurance Program by CONTACT Care Line offers regular, personalized phone calls to individuals who may be isolated, vulnerable, or in need of daily or weekly connection at no cost to the individual. Designed to foster emotional well-being and safety, our program serves as a lifeline for individuals seeking companionship, safety checks, or encouragement. Whether it’s a friendly chat, a reminder to take medication, or simply knowing someone is there, our dedicated team is here to brighten someone’s day, every day.
https://contactlistens.org/reassurance-program/
(865) 214-6103
Choosing where to receive care after a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision for you and your loved ones. At Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Knoxville, TN, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
https://www.encompasshealth.com/locations/knoxville-rehab
101 Fort Sanders West Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 895-3000
MISSION: To enhance the quality of life for older adults, Veterans, people with disabilities, and their families by providing access to compassionate caregivers and supportive service personnel.
VISION: To be a trusted leader in caregiving, to impact safely aging in place, and to be a solution for long-term care.
Since its inception, SCHAS has set the standard for compassionate and effective in-home care. Today, the agency continues to lead in the field, staying current with the latest developments to ensure that our services meet the evolving needs of today’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. Our commitment is to provide exceptional care that allows our clients to remain comfortably and independently in their own homes.
https://schas.org/service_area
(865) 523-2920
We make aging better for LGBTQ+ people nationwide. How? We show up and speak out for the issues that matter to us. We teach. We answer your calls. We connect—generations, each other, allies. We win. And together, we celebrate.
The National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging is the country’s first and only technical assistance resource center focused on improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender older adults, their families and caregivers.
News, finance, wellness and other topics of interest for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community.
There is an LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator (LGBTQ+ VCC) in every VA health care system to help you get the care you need. VHA policies require that your health care is delivered in a safe and respectful environment and that VHA employees respect your identity.
The LGBTQ+ VCC can answer your questions, advocate for your right to quality health care, handle complaints or concerns you have about your care, and help you get started with services for LGBTQ+ Veterans
We defend the LGBTQ+ and HIV+ seniors who face discrimination, whether they’re refused housing or denied Social Security and other survivor benefits.
The LGBTQ+ community may face particular challenges related to Alzheimer's and dementia. At the Alzheimer's Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. .
https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/alzheimers-and-dementia-resources-for-lgbtq-commun
Justice in Aging is a national organization that uses the power of law to fight senior poverty by securing access to affordable health care, economic security, and the courts for older adults with limited resources.
Since 1972, we’ve focused our efforts primarily on those who have been marginalized and excluded from justice such as women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and people with limited English proficiency.
Knox Pride is a place for people to find a home base in the Knoxville LGBTQIA + community and beyond. We have resources, referrals, and services. Plus, we host events, and meetings, and allow other groups to come to use our space as a gathering center for their cause. Since opening our doors in October 2021, the space is here for people to learn more about our queer community, participate in a variety of gender-affirming care and life skill support, utilize our food pantry, or shop at our Thriftique.
4028 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 978-3464
Knoxville LGBTQ Friendly Business Directory
There are over 750 listings of LGBTQ Friendly Businesses and Resources in the directory.
We began our work collecting oral histories as the Voices Out Loud Project (VOL Project) in 2016 following state and federal crackdowns on LGBTQ+ rights. In 2018 we began collecting physical and digital artifacts in addition the amazing stories told by our oral history narrators and thus Knoxville Queer History (KQH) was born.
Positively Living/Choice Health Network
Positively Living, Inc. was established to assist in the care of those living with HIV and AIDS. In 2018 we launched Choice Health Network to serve more people, in more impactful ways. Today, Positively Living & Choice Health Network serves East Tennessee’s most in need populations: nearly 6,300 individuals and families struggling to survive the challenges created by HIV, homelessness, mental illness and substance use.
1925 Ailor Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 525-1540
This health center supports and welcomes all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or biological sex, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, and intersex clients. Planned Parenthood is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our trans and nonbinary patients. We will continue to provide gender-affirming care whenever and however we can.
710 North Cherry St.
Knoxville, TN 37914
(866) 711-1717
The Mayor’s LGBTQ+ Liaison works closely with LGBTQ+ groups and individuals to hear concerns and to share information through outreach and public education. The Liaison advises the Mayor on LGBTQ+ policy and other issues on the local, state and national levels.
Josie Russell
(865) 215-3966
The purpose of the Knoxville Police Department’s LGBTQ+ Liaison is to strengthen the relationship between the LGBTQ+ community and the Police Department. By establishing an ongoing dialogue, the Liaison hears directly from community members about concerns, works collaboratively with the community to identify solutions, and educates about recommended safety measures and available resources. The LGBTQ+ Liaison also serves as an internal resource for KPD on issues of inclusiveness.
Officer Phyllis Tonkin
(865) 215-7479
TEP advocates for the equal rights of LGBTQ people in Tennessee. We do this through legislative advocacy. That means we lobby the Tennessee General Assembly and local governments around the state. When there is an important federal issue, like anti-LGBTQ adoption issue language in legislation, we help you make your voice heard with your federal officials.
A social and support group for the LGBTQ+ community and those that love them. PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people.
(865) 556-3099
The HRC envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our 3.6 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
GLAAD works to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation and creates national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance. Serving as a storyteller, media force, resource, and advocate, GLAAD tackles tough issues and provokes dialogue so that authentic LGBTQ stories are seen, heard, and actualized. GLAAD strives to protect all that has been accomplished and helps create a world where everyone can live the life they love.
Soulforce works to end the religious and political oppression of LGBTQI people by breaking open the ideologies of Christian Supremacy and healing our communities’ spirits from Spiritual Violence.
The Tennessee Pride Chamber of Commerce advances common business interests, economic growth, and equality in the workplace and society for its LGBTQ+ members, businesses, and allies by providing educational, networking, and community building opportunities.
We are a church that believes that God's grace transcends all boundaries of dogma, doctrine, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, ability, and all forms of prejudice and bigotry.
We are brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers. We are diverse in faith, ethnicity, history and spirituality, but aligned in our desire to make a difference for the good. We have a track record of standing on the side of love, justice, and peace.
We recognize that the Church has done great harm to the LGBTQ+ community through its exclusive interpretations of scripture regarding salvation and community. We have the highest respect for scripture’s authority and take it very seriously, but we reject interpretations of the Bible which leave any of God’s people outside of the realm of Christian community. We strive to reclaim the radical good news of the gospel through proclaiming God’s unapologetic love for all.
We are an interfaith group of religious leaders who unite to support the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Facing the Future Together: FAQs, Guidance & Resources for LGBTQ+ Older Adults (pdf)
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