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Knoxville LGBTQ Friendly
Business Directory
+ Resources & Support Groups
Message from this websites creator: Knoxville TN may seem like a small town to some and a large city to others. What it is to me is a community that wants to grow to be accepting and supportive of the LGBTQ Community. Knoxville LGBTQ Non profits and Resources have grown significantly in the last 3 yrs. Also in that time, more businesses have stepped forward to show their support. Shop where you feel comfortable, find the information you need, when you need it, without membership fees or any gate keeping. I give you my best effort at building a website with all that you need to lead a happy life. ~Beau Knowles
LEARN ABOUT KNOXVILLE TN
KNOXVILLE LGBTQ FRIENDLY BUSINESS DIRECTORY
There are over 700 listings of LGBTQ Friendly Businesses, Non Profits Plus Resources in the directory.
You can see our Website Sponsors on some of the sections.
Click link to go to the Directory or find the listings bottom of our main page.
FESTIVAL TIME IN TENNESSEE
KNOX PRIDE FESTIVAL 2023
Pride March Oct 6 2023 Gay Street Knoxville TN
Knox Pride Festival Oct 7 2023 World's Fair Park Knoxville TN
Knox Pride Sunday Market Oct 8 2023 Knox Pride Center Knoxville TN
Pride 2023 Festivals Across the Southern United States
YOUTH PRIDE, SOKNO PRIDE, BLOUNT PRIDE, KNOX PRIDE We have over 20 different events including 1st annual events. READ MORE HERE
Blount Pride Sept 2 2023
BLOUNT PRIDE FESTIVAL Blount Pride announced it's Pride Festival will be Sept 2, 2023, at Maryville College Clayton Center Maryville TN. Follow their social media for more info. READ MORE HERE
SoKno Pride June 2023
Message from SoKno Pride Co-Founder Jimi Miller about event and it's mission" READ MORE HERE
Knox Chalk Car Knoxville's Inclusive Chalkboard Paint Car
The Funky Little Chalk Paint Car's Mission is "Inclusion, Diversity and Autism Acceptance". READ MORE HERE photo create @Noritasjourney
KNOXVILLE LGBTQ FRIENDLY BUSINESSES ARE HIRING
Is your LGBTQ Friendly business hiring? Are you looking for an LGBTQ accepting workplace? Email Beau for more information Knoxlgbtbusinesses@gmail.com
Scruffy City Cleaning's Story: Knoxville TN Oct 19, 2022, Its October, school has started back, fall sporting seasons are in high gear, soon families and friend will be gathering to enjoy food and the pleasure of each other's company. One thing you don't want to worry about is cleaning your home or office in preparation of these occasions. Scruffy City Cleaning has become a premier cleaning service in Knoxville. The small business is owned by Cassie Parker.
Mrs. Parker cites her dedicated staff for her success but to continue to be a success this small business needs to hire more full-time employees. Compensation is $15 an hour, paid weekly with the passing of a background check. Work will be weekdays only, No nights, or weekends and Holiday's off. All applicants must have their own transportation.
Cassie has stated in the past, "I want to keep the jobs in the (LGBTQ) community. I could post in "Knoxville Jobs" and have someone right away, but I truly want to employ my community " "It's the one thing I can absolutely do to maybe make a difference in someone's life." For more information Email Devin Subject: LGBTQjobs
Wendy's Restaurants
Wendy's Restaurants, the Wen Jai Group, is an inclusive work environment. Wendy's Restaurants would like you to know that they are hiring at their 40 locations across Tennessee.
They have opportunities for all work shifts, full time and part time hours. They can work with school schedules, as a second income and for parent's busy schedules Pay is $10 up to $13.50 per hour depending on the location. Email Pat or call 865-333-2179 to learn more about opportunities with this company.
World Market
World Market at Turkey Creek Shopping Center in Knoxville TN is hiring part time employees for the holidays and possibly longer. I recently spoke to the store manager Daphne House. She confirmed the employer is very LGBTQ inclusive. World Market employees receive $12 an hour compensation and schedules are flexible. Ms. House said, "We are happy to work with them." Email Daphne to fill out an application. Subject "Beau Sent Me".
KNOX PRIDE CENTER
KNOX PRIDE CENTER
Knoxville's Pride Organization runs a Store Front Pride Center on Chapman Hwy in Knoxville TN. This location offers many events to teach, support and empower the LGBTQ Community of Knoxville TN. To best keep up with all the new and repeat events visit Knox Pride Event Calendar HERE
KNOX PRIDE THRIFTIQUE STORE
In January 2023 Knox Pride turned it's clothing closet into a Thrift store Boutique ~ Thriftique. Item's are low priced, sells will go to help run this center but if anyone is unable to pay let the staff know. Open Monday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm. Proceeds support the center, Items can be taken free of charge, Located in the Collaboration Suite of the center. To Learn more about this and other Knox Pride Programs by visiting their website at knoxpride.com
KNOX PRIDE CENTER OPENS THRIFTIQUE CONCEPT STORE
Youtube Video from WBIR News station on the The Knox Pride Community and Resource Center has opening the Knox Pride Thriftique. "You can shop for free or pay to help cover the cost of the center. All are welcome!!!"Knox Pride Thriftique 4044A Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN
Knox News Youtube video Knoxville Pride 2019
Bookwalter United Methodist Church Holds Suicide Prevention Day offers LGBTQ Support
Bookwalter United Methodist Church in Knoxville TN offering more LGBTQ Resources. READ MORE HERE
Knoxville Planned Parenthood Offers Mobile Health Unit at Messiah Lutheran Church June 6, 2023
Planned Parenthood utilizes a mobile health vehicle in Knoxville Tn READ MORE HERE
Knoxville Gay Men's Chorus is now
the Appalachian Equality Chorus
"The Knoxville Gay Men's Chorus is now the Appalachian Equality Chorus. READ MORE HERE
Wanderlust Salon and Spa in Sevierville TN owner Jessi Seaton decided to create an lgbtq safe space READ MORE HERE
LGBTQ Friendly Spiritual Organizations in Knoxville and Surrounding Areas
Keep the Faith there are over 25 LGBTQ Accepting Churches and Spiritual Organizations in and around Knoxville TN. READ MORE HERE
LGBTQ Affirming Churches & Easter Egg Hunts. READ MORE HERE
Hate Crimes Resources for Knoxville TN
Hate Crimes resources added to directory after Colorado Springs related to the Club Q LGBTQ nightclub shooting. READ MORE HERE
Support Knoxville LGBTQ Nonprofits for Giving Tuesday
List of some of the hardest working Non profits in our area, Local and National READ MORE HERE
COMMUNITY FAVORITES
NON PROFITS
SHOPS & MORE
Bryant's Bridge Inc Transitional Home for LGBTQ Homeless Youth 2 years later.
A quick visit with Founder Sean Bryant. How is Bryant's Bridge doing after opening in 2021. READ MORE HERE....
Oak Ridge LGBTQ Inclusive Dance School Opens
Founder states "the top two reasons of starting this inclusive dance school was for my family & a former student in the lbgtq+/trans community." READ MORE HERE
Still In Love with South Press Coffee
South Press Coffee has become the LOVE STORY of East Tennessee. See how this shop is doing 3 years after opening. READ MORE HERE
Thank you for visiting "Knox LGBT Businesses" are LGBTQ Friendly, Owned, Operated and Businesses in Knoxville and East Tennessee
What does LGBTQ Mean?
Please see the Human Right's Campaign (HRC) Glossary of Terms HERE which I found to be the most accurate for orientations and gender identity. The website I have developed is for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer individuals to find LGBTQ FRIENDLY Businesses and Resources in our area, but it is also an opportunity to ENLIGHTEN those that have no opinion to be ACCEPTING and those that do have a negative opinion, maybe to CHANGE IT. All I know is that being the "change you want to see in the world" is real and "leading by example" is important. Take care Everyone. ~Beau
NIGHTCLUB, BARS, BREWERIES
How many Nightclubs, Bars and Breweries are LGBTQ Friendly in Knoxville TN?
See Our list. READ MORE HERE
The Concourse Opens at New Location on Broadway Ave. Offers More Concerts and Diverse Events
Concourse Knoxville, the music venue and event space that is now located in Old North Knoxville READ MORE HERE..
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