Knoxville TN is a metropolitan city with a small-town feel.  In the 25 years I've lived here I've seen the lgbtq friendly organizations and businesses grow exponentially. I began building this website in 2021. I've 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 LGBT Website Creator

Learn about this city and the surrounding towns. Find Knoxville Events, Parks and Hiking Trails on our REALTOR PAGE

Knoxville has 2 Pride Festivals each year.  SoKno Pride in the Summer & Knox Pride Festival in the Fall. We have a neighboring Festival in Blount County.

SoKno Pride Fest is 4 years old.  It is a street festival in South Knoxville on Sevier Ave. It is held each Summer. 

Knox Pride Fest is a 3 day Festival consisting of a Parade, Festival with Performances and a Vendor Market. It is held in the Fall. 

Article Pride 2024 Festivals Across the Southern United States Pride Festivals in East and Middle Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and Kentucky. Including some 1st Annual Festivals in smaller communities. I created this list for my businesses and followers. Enjoy. Beau Knowles Knox LGBT Businesses 

Knoxville LGBTQ Friendly Business Directory provides information on organizations and events of interest to you. Some LGBTQ supportive non profit organizations you will find in this section are SoKno Pride, Blount Pride, Knox Pride, Byrant's Bridge, Planned Parenthood and more. Articles by Knox LGBT Businesses Beau Knowles

LGBTQ Resources, Social Clubs, College Groups, Youth Groups, Family Groups, Sports Organizations, Mental Health, Help Lines, Mental Health, Transgender, Local and National Resources. 

Find the right resources easily without having to ask several people. Do you need an online group to talk too, or a support group that meets in person. Do you want to play on an LGBTQ Accepting Sports team. Are you looking for a number to call when you feel depressed, or one to text?  Do you want to come out? Are you looking for Transgender Resources? See our LGBTQ Resources Directory. It is the largest list of LGBTQ Resources in East TN. If you do not find something or would like to be added to this list please email Beau. 

What does LGBTQ mean? Please see the Human Right's Campaign (HRC) Glossary of Terms which I have found to be the most accurate for orientations and gender identity. 

The website I have developed is for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer individuals, those that support us and those that accept us 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

Where to go to see a show, listen to music, Watch a football game & have a drink.

How many Nightclubs, Bars and Breweries are LGBTQ Friendly in Knoxville TN? Are there any sober spaces? See Our list.

Thank you for visiting Knoxville LGBTQ Friendly Business Directory. 

This website is part of the "Knoxville LGBTQ Friendly, Owned and Operated Businesses" Group. Our online group is 10 years old as of December 2023. We never thought we would grow to be a public domain. We can't wait to see what is next for this organization. Email Beau