Tennessee Resources
These are Tennessee-specific blindness and low-vision services. Choose the program you need, or call the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) for assistance finding your nearest office.
Statewide — Tennessee Department of Human Services
TDHS Blind & Visually Impaired Services
Phone: 833-772-8347
Statewide services, including vocational rehabilitation, independent living, deaf-blind services, and Tennessee Business Enterprises. Call to locate your regional office.
Employment and job training
TDHS Vocational Rehabilitation for Blind & Visually Impaired Tennesseans — Employment counseling, training, technology-related services, and job placement for eligible applicants. Phone: 833-772-8347.
Independent living and mobility
TDHS Independent Living Services — Independent living skills, orientation and mobility, Braille, and other supports throughout Tennessee. Phone: 833-772-8347.
Nashville and surrounding areas
For Nashville-area services, start with TDHS Blind & Visually Impaired Services. The statewide number is 833-772-8347; request the office serving your city or county.
Other Tennessee cities
TDHS serves residents in Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Jackson, and other cities. Contact the statewide office to confirm current local addresses and availability. We will add local organization listings after confirming each organization’s contact details.
Community Organizations, Local Chapters & Small Nonprofits
Explore independent advocacy groups, peer networks, accessible reading programs and community organizations in addition to state rehabilitation services. Listings are not endorsements; contact each organization to confirm current meetings and programs.
Nashville & Middle Tennessee
- Mid-Tennessee Council of the Blind — Hermitage/Nashville and surrounding counties. Community advocacy and peer connections. Phone: 615-562-1104.
- NFB of Tennessee — Nashville Chapter — Nashville area. Peer support and advocacy. Phone: 615-461-0246; email: nashville@nfbtn.org.
- Nashville Talking Library — accessible reading and audio programs for eligible print-disabled residents. Email: ntl@nashville.gov.
Memphis & West Tennessee
- NFB of Tennessee — Memphis Chapter — Memphis and Shelby County. Phone: 901-213-6446; email: memphis@nfbtn.org.
- Memphis Council of the Blind — Memphis area. Email: mcb@tn-acb.org.
Knoxville & East Tennessee
East Tennessee Council of the Blind — Knoxville area. Email: etcb@tn-acb.org.
Crossville & Statewide Online
- VIS Group of Cumberland County — Crossville area. Email: visgroup@tn-acb.org.
- Visually Impaired Peer Support Group — statewide and remote Zoom-based peer support. Email: info@vipsg.org.
Own or run a small organization? Contact The Blind Dynasty to request inclusion. Include the group’s name, city or counties served, website or social page, public contact details and services offered. New and volunteer-led groups are welcome.
