East Tennessee Social Support Events
Use the sections below to explore social support events happening across East Tennessee. These activities provide opportunities to connect with others, stay active, and build supportive relationships in recovery.
Events may include recovery meetups, peer-led groups, mental health workshops, veteran gatherings, job fairs, and community meals.
Tri-Cities Region
Johnson City • Kingsport • Bristol
Counties Included:
Carter • Greene • Hancock • Hawkins • Sullivan • Unicoi • Washington
The Warriors Canvas and Veterans Art Center – Community Support Events
Serving veterans, elderly, disabled individuals, and homeless youth
Johnson City Recovery Center – Peer Support & Recovery Events
The American Legion – Johnson City, TN Post Events
Veteran-focused community activities and ceremoniesThe American Legion – Kingsport, TN Post Events
Local veteran support and outreach eventsCalvary Church – Johnson City Community Events
Faith-based recovery and wellness gatheringsMountain Area Narcotics Anonymous – Meetings & Events
12-step support meetings across the Tri-Cities regionYoga Farm – Elizabethton, TN Wellness Events
Mindfulness, recovery yoga, and wellness retreatsThe Goose Chase – Walking Challenge & Wellness Events
Fun, community-based challenges promoting movement and connectionTri-Cities Recovery – Regional Support & Sober Events
Peer-led recovery meetups and substance-free community events
Knoxville Region
(Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Maryville, Sevierville and surrounding communities)
Counties Included:
Anderson • Blount • Grainger • Jefferson • Knox • Loudon • Roane • Sevier • Union
Knoxville Elks Lodge #160 – Community Events
Veteran outreach, fellowship dinners, and local support eventsDAV Knoxville Chapter 24 – Veterans Events
Disabled American Veterans support meetings and advocacy gatheringsVeterans Heritage Site Foundation – Heritage Events
Historical tributes, memorial ceremonies, and veteran recognition eventsProject Healing Waters – Fly Fishing & Wellness Events
Therapeutic fly fishing experiences for veterans in recoveryVeterans Bridge Home – Transition Support Events
Veteran reintegration programs, networking, and community engagementTeam RWB – Fitness & Social Events
Camaraderie-based physical activity events for veterans and supportersKnox Area Rescue Ministries – Recovery & Support Events
Faith-based recovery services, meals, and housing support gatherings
Upper Cumberland
(Cookeville, Crossville, Sparta, Livingston and surrounding communities)
Counties Included:
Campbell • Claiborne • Cumberland • Morgan • Scott
Tennessee Trails Association – Upper Cumberland Chapter Events
Group hikes, nature walks, and outdoor wellness activitiesPutnam County Family YMCA – Health & Community Events
Fitness classes, family programs, and wellness workshopsLeisure Services – Cookeville Community Events
Parks & recreation activities, seasonal events, and youth programmingCleveland Hiking Club – Group Hikes & Outdoor Events
Organized hikes and nature-based social support opportunitiesCity of Cleveland – Local Community Events
Festivals, city-sponsored gatherings, and wellness eventsSouth Cleveland Community Center – Neighborhood Events
Youth activities, senior programs, and community engagement eventsTerra Trot Group – Outdoor & Hiking Events
Social hiking group promoting wellness, connection, and community
Chattanooga Region
(Chattanooga, Cleveland, Athens, Dayton and surrounding communities)
Counties Included:
Bradley • Hamilton • Marion • McMinn • Meigs • Monroe • Polk • Rhea
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1697 – Ooltewah, TN Events
Veteran support gatherings, ceremonies, and community outreachThe Crossing Church – Community & Faith-Based Events
Support groups, recovery ministry, and service opportunitiesSilverdale Baptist Church – Small Groups & Wellness Events
Faith-based recovery, parenting, and community support groupsTeam River Runner – Chattanooga Adaptive & Veteran Events
Kayaking and outdoor recreation for veterans and individuals with disabilitiesChattanooga Track Club (CTC) – Fitness & Community Running Events
Races, group runs, and wellness challenges