The Institute of Agriculture strives to ensure a sense of belonging for all employees, both in Knoxville and throughout the state of Tennessee. As such, it is vital that our stakeholders have easy access to community organizations and affinity groups in their area for networking, connection, and support in regard to diversity and inclusion. Below, you will find a list of community resources within Knoxville, as well as resources throughout various regions of Tennessee.
Knoxville-based community organizations
- Native American Indian Association of Tennessee
- 100 Black Men of Knoxville
- Beck Cultural Exchange Center
- Knoxville Area Urban League
- Knoxville NAACP
- Highlander Research and Education Center
- YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center
- Children’s Defense Fund Alex Haley Farm
- East Tennessee Valley Area NPHC
- KNOX PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Resources and Information)
- Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus
- Lesbian Social Group
- Trans Empowerment Project
- Centro Hispano
- HoLa (Hora Latina)
- Muslim Community of Knoxville
- Asian Culture Center of East Tennessee
- Knoxville Chinese Culture
- East Tennessee Chinese Association
- Organization of Chinese Americans – East Tennessee Chapter
- Bridge Refugee Services
- Philippine American Association of East Tennessee
- Knoxville Jewish Alliance
- Appalachian Dharma and Meditation Center
- Losel Shedrup Ling; Tibetan Buddhist Center of Knoxville
- Knoxville Hindu Community Center
- Arab American Club of Knoxville
- NOW: Knoxville Chapter
- PFLAG Knoxville
- PFLAG Oakridge
- Positively Living
- Tennessee Equality Project
- National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Knoxville Chapter
Statewide community organizations
Please check back as we continue to add statewide community resources.