Directory of Local Organizations
http://www.kcdtn.org/ (opens in new window)
3731 Martin Mill Pike
Knoxville, TN 37920
579-0832
Contact: Terry Osborne, CEO
Phone: 579-0832 or 978-6051 (VP)
Email: tosborne@kcdtn.org
Second Contact: Craig Lemak,COO
Email: clemak@kcdtn.org
Phone: 579-0832
Subjects: DEAF, DISABILITIES, BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Comments: To encourage, recognize, promote needs of deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind people in pursuit of economic security, social equality, access to community resources/
Last Updated: October 19, 2018
Tennessee's Early Intervention System (TEIS)https://www.tn.gov/education/early-learning/tennessee-early-intervention-system-teis.html (opens in new window)
2726 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
609-3598
Contact: Diane kuhlman, District Admin.
Phone: 609-3598
Email: diane.p.kuhlman@tn.gov
Second Contact: Rhonda Cheeks, Secretary
Email: rhonda.x.cheeks@tn.gov
Phone: 609-3568
Affiliation: Tennessee Department Of Education, Division of TEIS
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, DISABILITIES, PARENTS, CHILDREN
Comments: A voluntary educational program for families with children birth through age two with a developmental delay, are at risk for delays, or have a disagnosed condition which could impact education
Last Updated: July 30, 2019
Rainbow Acres - Knoxville (Rainbow Acres - Knoxville)http://www.tnbaptisthomes.org/RA-Knox.html (opens in new window)
220 Templeton Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
689-2762
Contact: Russ Mitchell, Co-Team Leader
Phone: 689-2762
Email: rainbowk@tnbaptisthomes.org
Second Contact: Francie Koehrsen, Co-Team Leader
Email: rainbowk@tnbaptisthomes.org
Phone: 689-2762
Affiliation: Tenn Baptist Adult Homes
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, GROUP HOMES, DISABILITIES, RELIGION, BAPTISTS
Comments: Operates Christian group home ministries for adults with intellectual disabilities; provides speakers
Last Updated: April 20, 2018
Cerebral Palsy Center For Handicapped Adults (Cerebral Palsy Center)http://www.cpcenter.org (opens in new window)
241 E Woodland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
523-0491
Contact: Angelia Jones, Executive Director
Phone: 523-0491 or 523-0492FAX
Email: frontdesk@cpcenter.org
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, DISEASES, CEREBRAL PALSY, DISABILITIES, GROUP HOMES
Comments: Provide adult daycare to severely handicapped adults in Knox County, job development, group home.
Last Updated: July 31, 2019
Goodwill Industries of Knoxville, Inc. (Goodwill Industries of Knoxville)http://www.gwiktn.org (opens in new window)
PO BOX 11066
Knoxville, TN 37939
588-8567
Location, if other than mailing address: 5307 Kingston Pike, 37919
Contact: Elizabeth Nother, CEO
Phone: 588-8567 or 588-0075 FAX
Email: info3@gwiktn.org
Affiliation: Goodwill Industries International
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, REHABILITATION, JOB TRAINING, DISABILITIES, EMPLOYMENT
Comments: Provides vocational services and employment opportunities for disabled and disadvantaged people who face barriers to employment
Last Updated: June 20, 2018
Arc Knox County (Arc Knox County)http://www.sunshinekcarc.com/ (opens in new window)
3000 N Central Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
546-9431 X218
Contact: Judy Wohlwend, Exc. Dir.
Phone: 546-9431 X218 or 546-7960 FAX
Email: jwohlwend@sunshinekcarc.com
Second Contact: Alexis Dyer, HR/PR Director
Email: adyer@sunshinekcarc.com
Phone: 546-9431 X219
Affiliation: National Arc, Tennessee Arc
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, DISABILITIES, GROUP HOMES, EMPLOYMENT, CHILDREN, PARENTS, JOB TRAINING
Comments: Also called Sunshine Services (Industries); serves citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities; information and referral; job training; group homes and independent living support; leisure services/
Last Updated: July 31, 2019
Knoxville Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 24 And Auxiliary (Knoxville Disabled American Vets)http://www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/tn/24/default.aspx (opens in new window)
2600 Holbrook Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
689-7789
Contact: Diana Houston, Sgt at Arms
Phone: 689-7789
Email: dihstn@hotmail.com
Affiliation: Disabled American Veterans
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, VETERANS, MILITARY, DISABILITIES
Comments: Service to disabled veterans and their families, help public know about disabled veterans, meetings 2nd Thursday of month 6:30 p m at 2600 Holbrook Dr. 37918
Last Updated: May 1, 2018
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Knoxville (NAMI Knoxville)http://www.namiknoxville.org (opens in new window)
PO BOX 10004
Knoxville, TN 37939-0004
800-771-5491
Contact: Judy Evans
Phone: 800-771-5491 or 602-7814 FAX
Email: help@namiknoxville.org
Affiliation: Tennessee & National Alliance on Mental Illness
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, DISEASES, MENTAL HEALTH, DISABILITIES
Comments: Advocacy & support group for families & friends of persons who have severe & persistent mental illness such as depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, ADHD. Conferences, speakers, free classes for parents/
Last Updated: April 13, 2018
East Tennessee Lions Eye Bank, Inc. (ET Lions Eye Bank)http://lionseyebanktn.com (opens in new window)
1924 Alcoa Highway U-26
Knoxville, TN 37920
305-9625
Contact: Valerie Stewart, Executive Director
Phone: 305-9625 or 523-4869 FAX
Email: etleb@mc.utmck.edu
Second Contact: Laura Gilleran, Office Manager
Affiliation: Eye Bank Association Of America
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, CORNEAL TRANSPLANTS, DISABILITIES, BLIND
Comments: Harvest corneas for transplants
Last Updated: May 21, 2018
Sertoma Center, Inc. (Sertoma Center, Inc.)http://www.sertoma.com (opens in new window)
1400 E Fifth Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
524-5555 X236
Contact: Lee Freeman
Phone: 524-5555 X236 or 524-5563 FAX
Email: info@sertoma.com
Second Contact: Marie Rousch
Phone: 524-5555 X225
Affiliation: CMRA
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, DISABILITIES
Comments: Programs for persons with developmental disabilities -- both day and residential
Last Updated: April 11, 2018
Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center (Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Ctr.)http://www.patneal.org (opens in new window)
1901 Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916
331-3600
Contact: Mary Dillon, Medical Director
Phone: 331-3600 or 1-800-728-6325
Affiliation: JCAHO & CARF
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, REHABILITATION, DISABILITIES
Comments: Provide comprehensive programs (including support groups and rehabilitation) for people disabled by stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, etc.
Last Updated: June 19, 2018
Disability Rights Tennesseehttp://www.disabilityrightstn.org/ (opens in new window)
9050 Executive Park Drive Ste 101B
Knoxville, TN 37923
670-2944
Contact: Anna Bass, Program and Quality Assurance
Phone: 670-2944
Email: gethelp@disabilityrightstn.org
Second Contact: Intake / Request for Services
Phone: 800-342-1660
Phone: 670-2944
Affiliation: Natl Assn Of Protection And Advocacy Systems
Subjects: SOCIAL SERVICE, DISABILITIES, ADVOCACY
Comments: Advocate for and protect the rights of people with disabilities. Information and referral, brochures. CALLS MUST BE MADE TO TOLL-FREE NUMBER IN NASHVILLE
Last Updated: April 23, 2018
Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR) (Shangri-La Therap. Acad. of Riding)http://www.rideatstar.org (opens in new window)
11800 Highway 11E
Lenoir City, TN 37772
988-4711
Contact: Lynn Petr, Exec. Dir.
Phone: 988-4711 or 988-4712 FAX
Email: star@rideatstar.org
Second Contact: Kristen Sanders, Director of Administration.
Phone: 988-4711
Affiliation: PATH International
Subjects: DISABILITIES, THERAPY, HEALTH, ANIMALS, HORSES
Comments: Provides challenging, therapeutic experiences using horse-related activities for persons with disabilities or special challenges.
Last Updated: March 19, 2018
disABILITY Resource Center (Knoxville disABILITY Resource Ctr)http://www.drctn.org (opens in new window)
9111 Cross Park Dr Suite E 135
Knoxville, TN 37923
637-3666
Contact: Lillian Burch, Executive Director
Phone: 637-3666 or 637-5616 FAX
Email: drc@drctn.org
Second Contact: Alison Butler, Assistant Director
Email: abutler@drctn.org
Phone: 637-3666
Third Contact: Teletypewriter (TTY)
Phone: 637-6976
Affiliation: National Council on Independent Living
Subjects: DISABILITIES, SOCIAL SERVICE
Comments: A nonprofit that is run for and by people with disabilities, assisting people with disabilities to gain independence and fully integrate and participate in the community
Last Updated: August 1, 2019
Renaissance Terrace"https://renaissanceterrace.org" (opens in new window)
PO BOX 3025
Knoxville, TN 37927
544-1710
Location, if other than mailing address: 215 Bearden Place, Knoxville, TN 37917
Contact: Carrie Jordan, Director of Marketing
Phone: 544-1710 or 637-3817
Email: cjordan@schas.org
Email: "info@renaissanceterrace.org"
Knoxville, TN
Affiliation: Senior Citizens Home Assistance Services
Subjects: senior citizens, social service, disabilities, housing
Comments: Assisted-living, 50-bed facility accepting Choices State benefits program ; owned and operated by Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service (SCHAS)
Last Updated: December 5, 2018