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HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT GROUPS

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:!: :!: JOIN ONE OF TENNEESSEE'S MANY HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT GROUPS :!: :!:
Alphabetical by County: Scroll down or use the "Search" button above to find one near you.
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01 Anderson County
Anderson County Christian Homeschool Association (ACCHA)
Contact Name: Carol Demko
Address: 116 Montreal Lane
E-Mail: jandcdemko@juno.com
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/acchsg/
Description:
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02 Bedford County
Bedford County Homeschool Support Group
Contact Name: Vickie Ray
Address: 129 Baker St. Shelbyville TN 37160
E-Mail: vickieray@ilovejesus.net
Web Site:
Description:

Attaining (Bedford County) Scholars
Contact Name:
Address:
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Description: Mom's (Dad's meet every 4th Monday in various homes. Please call for current location. There is a $5.00 charge for our newsletter. We have field trips, skating, park day, spelling bee, drama, and a yearbook. We are a Christian based support group, we are here to help and encourage other homeschoolers. We regard the whole Bible as the complete foundational standard of faith and truth. We do not require anyone to sign a statement of faith.

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:lol: Heart & Hearth Home Education Support Group (Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Moore and Warren Counties.)
Contact Name: Linda H. Reed
Phone: 931-596-3171
Address:
290 HILLSBORO-VIOLA ROAD
HILLSBORO, TN 37342
E-Mail:
TNHOMESCHOOLER@YAHOO.COM
Web Site:
http://WWW.TN-HEART-AND-HEARTH.COM

Description: We have an educational co-op program with the emphasis on assistance to fulfill high school graduation requirements. We also offer


$5 FOR THE YEAR.

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Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.
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03 Benton County
04 Bledsoe County
05 Blount County
:lol: Blount Home Education Association (BHEA)
Contact: Lori Wade; Phone: 865-984-3693
Sarah Small, Communications Coordinator, BHEA ssmall@mac.com
Website: http://www.bhea.net for updated information and events.
Description: We seek to plan programs, classes and other activities for our children that support a Christ-centered education with a Biblical world and life view. We actively encourage public expressions of Christian faith such as prayer, and personal testimonies. We provide support and activities from pre-school through high school. We have a monthly newsletter, e-alert system, members' directory, members' business directory, members' handbook, field trips, achievement night, Scholastic Book Club, God's World Book Club, park days, skating, bowling, gymnastics, little men's club, girl's craft club, kindergarten graduation, senior tea, community service projects, T-Shirts, yearbook, couples fellowships, monthly moms' meetings and moms' overnight get away, special interest groups, new member support, homeschool 101, Academic classes for 7th through 12th grades, enrichment classes for pre k - through 12th grade, including Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, American Heritage Girls, 4-H, hebrew dance, unit studies, tae kwon do, choir, chess club, scrapbooking, spanish, art, spelling bee, science fair, journalism class, P.E. classes, and so much more.
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06 Bradley County
07 Campbell County
For the Children Christian Homeschoolers of Campbell County
Contact Name:
Phone:
Address: 470 Oak Run Lane, LaFollette, TN 37766
E-Mail: here such as field trips, group meetings, enrichment classes and social gatherings.
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08 Cannon County
:lol: Heart & Hearth Home Education Support Group (Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Moore and Warren Counties.)
Contact Name: Linda H. Reed
Phone: 931-596-3171
Address:
290 HILLSBORO-VIOLA ROAD
HILLSBORO, TN 37342
E-Mail:
TNHOMESCHOOLER@YAHOO.COM
Web Site:
http://WWW.TN-HEART-AND-HEARTH.COM

Description: We have an educational co-op program with the emphasis on assistance to fulfill high school graduation requirements. We also offer

THESE ACTIVITIES, 1-3 PM WEEKLY:
IMAGINATION STATION -- 1ST FRI
ROLLERSCAPE -- 2ND FRI ($4 / SKATER)
HANDS ON SCIENCE CENTER -- 3RD FRI (FREE FOR MEMBERS) TULLAHOMA BOWLING LANES -- 4TH FRI ($5 / BOWLER)

WE ALSO OFFER Iowa Achievement testing, Exhibit Fair, graduation exercises, used books sale, AND PARTICIPATION IN contests for writing, math and spelling. Our EMAIL ONLY newsletter costs

$5 FOR THE YEAR.

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Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.
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Mom's Meeting of Cannon County
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-563-2750
Address: 210 College Street, Woodbury, TN 37190
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Description: This group meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month.
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09 Carroll
10 Carter County
East Tennessee High Schoolers Educated Lovingly at Home (Carter, Unicoi, Washington, Sullivan and Johnson Counties and others interested.)
Contact Name:
Phone: 423-542-6442
Address: 209 Nanny goat Hill Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643
E-Mail: ETHSELAH2@aol.com
Web Site:
Description: We are dedicated to supporting our members in making their home education as enriching and rewarding as possible. We require no statement of faith and welcome all families (English and Spanish) regardless of their religion, ethnic backgrounds, or personal choices. We work together as parents and friends to offer co-op classes, field trips, and fellowship with all members. We accept homeschoolers of any age with an emphasis on older children in grades 7-12. Meeting times will be published in our monthly newsletter. Fees: $15.00 yearly fee to help wit the costs of newsletters.
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Northeast Tennessee Home Education Association (NETHEA) (Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi @Washington counties)
A THEA affiliate
Contact Name: William & Robin Pack
Phone: 423-272-4529
Address: 168 Forest Hills Road, Rogersville, TN 37857
E-Mail: packw@planetc.com
Web Site:
Description:

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11 Cheatham County
Cheatham County Homeschoolers
Contact Name: Lisa Reynolds
Phone: 615-746-9933
Address:
E-Mail: tiggerlily_t00@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CheathamC ... eschoolers
Description: An eclectic group for all homeschoolers serving primarily northern Cheatham (Pleasant View, Ashland City, Chapmansboro, Cooperstown) and surrounding areas. We meeting weekly for games and activities and plan bi-monthly field trips. We are planning to start a reading group as our membership grows. We are a small, supportive, INCLUSIVE group for members of all religious, political, and philosophical persuasions. Our common denominator is our decision to home educate our children. We do not exclude any homeschool family that wants to join in our activities. Our meetings are in Pleasant View (northern Cheatham County) Tuesday from Noon to 2:00 p.m. The exact location varies.
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12 Chester
:lol: Chester County Homeschool Group
Coordinator: Brenda Clenney
Email: Clenneys@hotmail.com
Description: We meet twice a month (2nd and 4th Fridays). We also offer a Mom's support group meeting on the 3rd Monday evening of the month. We offer activites to support a Christ-centered education. There is no cost to join our group.

13 Claiborne County
Cumberland Alternative Education Network (Monteagle Mountain)
Contact Name:
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: janeway@bloand.net
Web Site:
Description: An all inclusive group that meets every Thursday from 1-4 p.m. at the May Justus Memorial Library in Monteagle. The library is at 240 Dixie Lee Avenue just SE of Dubose.
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14 Clay County
15 Cocke County
16 Coffee County
:lol: Heart & Hearth Home Education Support Group (Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Moore and Warren Counties.)
Contact Name: Linda H. Reed
Phone: 931-596-3171
Address:
E-Mail: linda_h_reed@hotmail.com
Web Site: http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/heart_and_hearth
Description: We have an educational co-op program with the emphasis on assistance to fulfill high school graduation requirements. We also offer activities such as PE, playtime and social time at the Frazier-McEwen Park in Tullahoma from 1-3 p.m. on the 1st Friday of each month as well as roller skating, science programs at the Hands on Science Center, Iowa Achievement testing, Exhibit Fair, graduation exercises, used books sale as well as contests for writing, math and spelling. Our newsletter costs $10 for the year.
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Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.
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17 Crockett County
18 Cumberland County
Cumberland County Christian Homeschool Cooperative
Contact Name:
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: tgd@multipro.com
Web Site: http://users.multipro.com/tgd/CCCHC/
Description:
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19 Davidson County
Christian Home Educators Fellowship (CHEF) of Hendersonville
Contact Name: Marie Aldrich, Interim Chair
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: daldr12878@aol.com
Web Site:
Description: Our group has about 50 families. We are non-denominational. We meet at First Baptist Hendersonville for enrichment classes and Bible Study on Monday afternoons. We also have field trips and service opportunities. We have a play at the end of the year. Our meetings are on Friday nights about 7 times annually. We offer SAT testing on site at First Baptist in April. $15.00 fee to coveer postage and mailing of monthly newsletter (including one/two done by students.) Members must sign a Statement of Faith.
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Eclectic Homeschoolers
Contact Name: Jacki Willard
Phone: 615-889-4938
Address: 3135 Lakeland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
E-Mail: learninghappens@comcast.net
Web Site: https://home.comcast.net/!learninghappens/
Description: Inclusive statewide organization serving diverse homeschooling styles and philosophies. E-lists hosted by this group include
Eclectic Homeschoolers of Middle Tennessee
TennHomeschoolers
TennHomeschoolers-Debate (The Salon)
TennHomeschoolers-Legislative list (The Smoker)
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Eclectic Homeschoolers of Middle Tennessee
Contact Name: Jacki Willard
Phone: 615-889-4938
Address: 3135 Lakeland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
E-Mail: learninghappens@comcast.net
Web Site:
Description: Eclectic Homeschoolers of Middle Tennessee gather every Wednesday at Two Rivers Park (behind Wave County near Opry Mills Mall) in Nashville from 1:30ish'till whenever. Their e-list can be found at: http://listserv.moses.com/listserv/listinfo/ehsmt . This is a list for announcements about learning events that eclectic homeschoolers in Middle Tennessee might find of interest. Learning events include but are not limited to: field trips, tutors, classes, cultural events (plays, art exhibits, opera, dance, etc.) These events need not be limited to the Middle Tennessee area, but should be within a day's drive.
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Helping Others Maximize Education (H.O.M.E.)
(Nashville/Opryland)
a ministry of Grace Church of the Nazarene
Contact Name: Shelly Potter
Phone:
Address: Grace Church of the Nazarene, 2620 Pennington Bend Road, Nashville, TN 37214
E-Mail: phillip_shelly@bellsouth.com
Web Site:
Description: We meet each Friday and have a Mom's Night Out on the 2nd Thursday of each month. We will meet September to May. We charge $20 per family. We have a statement of faith, but are not requiring total agreement. We are a Christ centered support group focusing on fun, educational activities, field trips and fellowship.
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Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.
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Middle Tennessee Homeschool Teens
Contact Name: Susan Echols
Phone: 615-895-8799
Address:
E-Mail: homeschooler37128@heartoftn.net
Web Site:
Description: We welcome any middle Tennessee junior and senior high homeschool students to join us. We hope to work on various service projects and do some volunteer work as well as just 'hang out' and have fun. Regular meeting is Friday, 1:00 Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. E-mail for more information or directions to the park.
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Mid-Tn Catholic Home Educators
Contact Name: Carolyn Hatcher
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: carolynrh@comcast.net
Web Site: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/carolynrh/mtcheindex.html
Description: They have a list of their support groups about halfway down their main page.
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Tennessee Home Education Association (THEA)
a.k.a. Home Education Association of Tennessee (HEAT)
an HSLDA affiliate
not be be confused with TnHomeEd.com which sponsors this website.
Contact Name: Claiborne Thornton, President
Phone: 615-834-3529 (voice mail information line)
Address: 3677 Richbriar Court, Nashville, TN 37211
E-Mail: jcthornton3@earthlink.net
Web Site: http://www.TnHEA.org
Description:
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TnHomeEd.com
Contact Name: Kay Brooks
Phone:
Address: 3929 Ivy Drive, Nashville, TN 37216
E-Mail: Info@TnHomeEd.com
Web Site: You're on it! http://TnHomeEd.com
Description: TnHomeEd is a comprehensive and independent clearinghouse of homeschooling information specifically for Tennesseans. TnHomeEd provides this extensive web site along with e-mail lists, and a getting started brochure to help families find the information and networking they need to educate their children successfully.
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20 Decatur County
21 Dekalb County
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.
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22 Dickson County
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.
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23 Dyer County
:lol: LIGHT (Learning in Godly Homes Together) (Dyersburg)
Contact Name: Mona Ozment
Phone: 731-285-2194
Address: Dyersburg, TN
E-Mail: mozment06@aol.com
Web Site:
Description: Homeschool families from Dyer County and surrounding areas gather for support, fellowship and information sharing. Planned field trips and play days monthly. Meetings for adults and the children. Open to Christian families and the community at large.

This group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 P.M. We have Field trips, co-ops, holiday get-togethers, and a Promotion Ceremony at the end of the typical school year for all students who have moved from one grade to another, including cap and gown for Kindergarten and High School graduates.

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LIGHT (Learning in Godly Homes Together) (Dyersburg)
Contact Name: Dianne Kurvink
Phone: 731-286-5691
Address: Hurricane Hill, Dyersburg, TN 38024
E-Mail: thevinks@bellsouth.net
Web Site:
Description: This group meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month. We have Field trips, co-ops, holiday get-togethers, and a Promotion Ceremony at the end of the typical school year for all students who have moved from one grade to another, including cap and gown for Kindergarten and High School graduates.
24 Fayette County
:lol: Fayette County Homeschool Support Group
Contact Name (s): Donna Loyacano
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: djloyacano@yahoo.com
Web Site: yahoo groups fayette county homeschoolers
Description: Monthly meetings the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm. Call for location. Workshops and guest speakers for parents. Monthly scheduled field trips. Mom's night out. Co-op meets every Friday from 9am - 12 noon.

:lol: L.I.F.E in Tennessee
Love Is Family Education, Learning In a Family Environment In Tennessee
We serve all of West Tn counties
Contact Name: Marie Bizzell
Phone:731-607-8888
Address: 55 Patience Rd
Crump,Tn.38327
Email: l.I.f.e._in_Tennessee@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/life-in-Tennessee/
Description:We are a support group where everyone is welcome. We have a monthly gathering as well as play dates & field trips.

25 Fentress County
26 Franklin County
:lol: Heart & Hearth Home Education Support Group (Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Moore and Warren Counties.)
Contact Name: Linda H. Reed
Phone: 931-596-3171
Address:
E-Mail: linda_h_reed@hotmail.com
Web Site: http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/heart_and_hearth
Description: We have an educational co-op program with the emphasis on assistance to fulfill high school graduation requirements. We also offer activities such as PE, playtime and social time at the Frazier-McEwen Park in Tullahoma from 1-3 p.m. on the 1st Friday of each month as well as roller skating, science programs at the Hands on Science Center, Iowa Achievement testing, Exhibit Fair, graduation exercises, used books sale as well as contests for writing, math and spelling. Our newsletter costs $10 for the year.
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Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.
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27 Gibson County
28 Giles CountyMiddle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.
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:lol: Tennessee Valley Homeschoolers
Contact Name: Misty Walker
Address: Giles County, TN
Email: imes@usit.net
Web Site: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/TNValleyHomeschoolers
Description: We are an all inclusive group of homeschooling families in the Tennessee Valley. Our intentions are to provide an avenue for homeschoolers in all of the Tennessee Valley to give and receive support and information.
Currently, our group offers a Mom's Night once a month for both the North Alabama area as well as Southern Middle Tennessee, holiday parties, field trips, and any other activity proposed and planned by any of our members.
All ideas are welcomed and all members are encouraged to plan as well as participate. In order to insure that all of our new members are homeschooling families, upon applying for membership you will be asked to give some very basic information.

29 Grainger County
Parents Each After Children's Education (P.E.A.C.E.) (Jefferson & Grainger counties)
Contact Name:
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: ImRescued@yahoo.com or Twetypie1@yahoo.com
Web Site: groups.msn.com/ParentsEachAfterChildrensEducation/welcome.msnw
Description: We are a Christian support group. Our goals are for us to give fellowship and encouragement. We welcome everyone. We also have offline support gatherings. Agreement with a statement of faith is required for leadership in the group but not required for membership.
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30 Greene County
Nolichuckey Home Educator's Association (NHEA) Greene County
Contact Name: Lynn B. Bowerman
Phone:
Address: 3765 St. James Road, Greeneville, TN 37743
E-Mail: targhee5@wmconnect.com
Web Site:
Description: NHEA is a Christian non-profit service organization. It provides support, education, and fellowship for families who have made the decision to educate their children at home. NHEA also serves as an information source for parents investigating the option of homeschooling. Membership in NHEA requires that participants conduct themselves in accord with Judeo-Christian ethics. Members and visitors also agree that their own philosophies, if contrary or hostile to Scripture, will be given no room for practice or expression, especially amongst our children. Regular meetings are held the second Monday of each month at First Baptist church at 1:00 p.m. Fees are $5.00 per year.
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Northeast Tennessee Home Education Association (NETHEA) (Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi @Washington counties)
A THEA affiliate
Contact Name: William & Robin Pack
Phone: 423-272-4529
Address: 168 Forest Hills Road, Rogersville, TN 37857
E-Mail: packw@planetc.com
Web Site:
Description:
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31 Grundy
:lol: Heart & Hearth Home Education Support Group (Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Moore and Warren Counties.)
Contact Name: Linda H. Reed
Phone: 931-596-3171
Address:
E-Mail: linda_h_reed@hotmail.com
Web Site: http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/heart_and_hearth
Description: We have an educational co-op program with the emphasis on assistance to fulfill high school graduation requirements. We also offer activities such as PE, playtime and social time at the Frazier-McEwen Park in Tullahoma from 1-3 p.m. on the 1st Friday of each month as well as roller skating, science programs at the Hands on Science Center, Iowa Achievement testing, Exhibit Fair, graduation exercises, used books sale as well as contests for writing, math and spelling. Our newsletter costs $10 for the year.
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Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.
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32 Hamblen
Morristown HELP (Home Educator's Light and Power)
AKA Thursday School and Family School
Affiliated with SMHEA
Contact Name: Andy & Angie Kovalick
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: familyschool@hotmail.com
Web Site: http://communities.msn.com/ThursdayScho ... ntryid=122
Description: We meet each Thursday at Buffalo Trail Baptist Church at 9:00 a.m. Membership is free for all registered Family School parents. Others are required to pay $5 per semester.
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33 Hamilton
Chattanooga Catholic Home Schoolers (CCHS)
A chapter of Torch
Contact Name:
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: jposton@chattanooga.net
Web Site: http://home.chattanooga.net/~jposton
Description: Chattanooga Catholic Home Schoolers is dedicated to authentic Catholic education in the home environment. CCHS serves as a support group to encourage and enhance the ability of families to home school their children in the Catholic Faith.
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Chattanooga Families for Home Education (CFHE)

Contact Name: T. B. Rogers
Phone:
Address: P. O. Box 3103, Chattanooga, TN 37404
E-Mail: ru4God@starband.net
Web Site:
Description: We are a small Christian group from SE Tennessee, NW Georgia, and NE Alabama. Our goal is to encourage families in their pursuit of a Christ-centered education. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The location varies. Parameters: Christians trying to follow the will of God. This group does require their officers to agree with an evangelical Christian statement of faith. Fees: $20 annually.
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East Ridge Homeschool Support Group
Contact Name: Robin
Phone: 423-867-4553
Address:
E-Mail: Robnfran5@yahoo.com
Message Board:
Web Site:
Description:
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Chattanooga-Southeast Tennessee Home Education Association (CSTHEA)
A THEA affilliate
Contact Name:
Phone: 423-266-4663
Address: P. O. Box 23374, Evansville, TN 37422
E-Mail: CSTHEA@csthea.org
Web Site: http://www.csthea.org/index.html
Description: They list their support groups at: http://www.csthea.org/supportgroups.html but you still have to write for contact information for the groups. Those groups include:
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Benton/Polk County
Big Ridge
Bledsoe County
Bradley County Home Schoolers
Catoosa Home Education Association
Chattanooga Catholic Home Schoolers
Chattanooga's Special Homeschool Support Group
Dalton/Whitfield/Murray Counties, Georgia
Dayton/Rhea County
East Brainerd
Harrison/Highway 58 Support Group
Lee Highway Homeschool
Lookout Mountain Homeschoolers
Marion County Home Education
Ooltewah Home Schoolers
Sequatchie County Home Educators
Signal Mountain Homeschoolers
Special Needs Support Group

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The Center for Homeschool Excellence (NE of Chattanooga)
E-Mail: teacher2mykids@comcast.net
Web Site: http://www.teacher2mykids.com
Description: Looking for an active homeschool group? We offer field trips, service projects, classes for all grades (including high school), Heart and Soul Mom's Meetings, private, secure website, support, encouragement and more! We have the privilege of meeting in the old Snow Hill Elementary School in Ooltewah, TN. You can find the Class Catalog, Handbook and current information at our website: http://www.teacher2mykids.com
Area: Chattanooga, Ooltewah, Collegedale, Harrison, Hixson, Hwy 58, Birchwood, Cleveland
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:lol: Eclectic Homeschoolers of Chattanooga
Contact Name: Maddie
Phone: 423-954-9601
Address:
E-Mail: maddie6@bellsouth.net
Web Site:
Description:
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Ooltewah Home Educators
Contact Name: Tammie Sharp
Phone: 426-396-3930
Address:
E-Mail: eddietammie@cs.com
Web Site:
Description:
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Parents Choice
Contact Name: Rebecca Hughes
Phone: 877-657-4045
Address: 733 Lupton Drive #A, Chattanooga, TN 37415
E-Mail: parentschoice@mailcity.com
Web Site: http://members.tripod.com/~ParentsChoice/
Description: This group has an emphasis on special needs children.
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34 Hancock County
Northeast Tennessee Home Education Association (NETHEA) (Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi @Washington counties)
A THEA affiliate
Contact Name: William & Robin Pack
Phone: 423-272-4529
Address: 168 Forest Hills Road, Rogersville, TN 37857
E-Mail: packw@planetc.com
Web Site:
Description:
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35 Hardeman County
36 Hardin County
EAGLE II: Education Administered in a Godly Learning Environment
Contact Name: Dana Crotts- Support Group Leader (Newsletter)
Contact to join the group and receive a newsletter
Address: 3185 County Home Rd
Savannah, TN 38372
Phone: 731-925-9756
We have lots of group activities. We meet & travel all over west & middle Tn. We also have a mom's night once a month. Members receive a monthly newsletter and are free to do as little or as much as they like. We started out serving the Hardin & McNairy County areas but we now have families all the way into Chester Co.,Wayne Co.,Hardeman Co.and even a family in Spring Hill ! We welcome any and all who homeschool to be a part of our group.

L.I.F.E in Tennessee
Love Is Family Education, Learning In a Family Environment In Tennessee
We serve all of West Tn counties
Contact Name: Marie Bizzell
Address: 55 Patience Rd
Crump,Tn.38327
Phone: 731-607-8888
Email: l.I.f.e._in_Tennessee@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/life-in-Tennessee/
Description:We are a support group where everyone is welcome. We have a monthly gathering as well as play dates & field trips.

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37 Hawkins County
Northeast Tennessee Home Education Association (NETHEA) (Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi @Washington counties)
A THEA affiliate
Contact Name: William & Robin Pack
Phone: 423-272-4529
Address: 168 Forest Hills Road, Rogersville, TN 37857
E-Mail: packw@planetc.com
Web Site:
Description:
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38 Haywood County
39 Henderson County
TRI-COUNTY HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION (HENDERSON, DECATUR, CHESTER)
:lol: Contact Name: Angela Garner
Phone: 731-968-2032
Address:
Email:
Description: We meet once a week and share classes, information and field trips.
:lol: Also Becky Bush, RN and Tammie Martin

40 Henry County
Henry County Home Educator's Association
a THEA affiliated group
Contact Name:
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: info@hchea.com
Web Site: http://www.hchea.com
Description:
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41 Hickman County
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.
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42 Houston County
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.
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43 Humphreys County
Humphrey's County Homeschool Support Group
Contact Name: Tammy Gordon
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: vegantammy@myway.com
Web Site:
Description: The Humphrey's County Homeschool Support Group is an eclectic group that meets once a month. Everyone is welcome. We have monthly meetings as well as play groups once a week. Dues are $10 a year which includes a monthly newsletter.

J'ville Home School Group
Contact Name: Melissa Spears
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: Xiaguan@tds.net
Web Site:
Description: We are a group of home schoolers from the New Johnsonville side of Humphries County. All are welcome to join us! We have park days 2x's a month & sometimes have a field trip.

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Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.
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44 Jackson County
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.
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45 Jefferson County
Parents Each After Children's Education (P.E.A.C.E.) (Jefferson & Grainger counties)
Contact Name:
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: ImRescued@yahoo.com or Twetypie1@yahoo.com
Web Site: groups.msn.com/ParentsEachAfterChildrensEducation/welcome.msnw
Description: We are a Christian support group. Our goals are for us to give fellowship and encouragement. We welcome everyone. We also have offline support gatherings. Agreement with a statement of faith is required for leadership in the group but not required for membership.
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Selah Home School Group (Jefferson County)
Contact Name:
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: grif4him@usit.net
Web Site: groups.msn.com/ThursdaySchool/_homepage.msnw?pgmarket=en-us
Description: Thursday School
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46 Johnson County
Association of Greater Appalachian Parent Educators of Johnson City
(Contact information pending. Feel free to write TnHomeEd and see if we have any update that hasn't been uploaded here.
Contact Name:
Address:
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Description: A Christiana homeschool support group
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East Tennessee High Schoolers Educated Lovingly at Home (Carter, Unicoi, Washington, Sullivan and Johnson Counties and others interested.)
Contact Name:
Phone: 423-542-6442
Address: 209 Nanny goat Hill Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643
E-Mail: ETHSELAH2@aol.com
Web Site:
Description: We are dedicated to supporting our members in making their home education as enriching and rewarding as possible. We require no statement of faith and welcome all families (English and Spanish) regardless of their religion, ethnic backgrounds, or personal choices. We work together as parents and friends to offer co-op classes, field trips, and fellowship with all members. We accept homeschoolers of any age with an emphasis on older children in grades 7-12. Meeting times will be published in our monthly newsletter. Fees: $15.00 yearly fee to help wit the costs of newsletters.
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Johnson County Christian Homeschoolers Co-Op
Contact Name: Paula Dukes
Phone: 423-727-3010
Address: P. O. Box 299, Mountain City, TN 37683
E-Mail: pauladukes@hotmail.com
Web Site: http://www.msnusers.com/JohnsonCountyCh ... oolersCoop
Instant Message: AOL & Yahoo: Teachingkds2, MSN: pauladukes@hotmail.com
Description:
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Northeast Tennessee Home Education Association (NETHEA)
(Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi @Washington counties)
A THEA affiliate
Contact Name: William & Robin Pack
Phone: 423-272-4529
Address: 168 Forest Hills Road, Rogersville, TN 37857
E-Mail: packw@planetc.com
Web Site:
Description:
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Tri-Citites Homeschool (Bristol, Kingsport, Johnson City)
Contact Name:
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: aroberts@tricitieshomeschool.org
Web Site: http://tricitieshomeschool.org
Description: Tri-Cities Homeschool is not affiliated with any particular group or homeschooling organization, but rather, welcomes all parents and students who may benefit from the information provided.
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47 Knox County
Adventure Squad Homeschool Group (Knoxville)
Contact Name: Penelope
Phone: 531-3330
Address:
E-Mail:
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/adventuresquadhmsch/home.html
Description: An eclectic, community based group meeting in the Knoxville Area. Field trips, Mommies Meetings, Classes and activities. Participation is come if you can, don't if your not interested. No fees. We offer choices to pick and choose from. You choose the activities best suited for your family.
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:lol: East Tennessee LDS Homeschoolers (ETNLDSHEA) (Greater Knoxville/surrounding area)
Contact Name: Renee Davis or Sarah Kerr
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: torelico@knology.net or jombikat@att.net
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/etnldshea/home.html
Description: We are an eclectic group of homeschoolers who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) and live in the Greater Knoxville/East Tennessee area. We do not have a statement of faith, and anyone may join, however we request that respect be shown for all members' religious and education beliefs. Our yahoo group can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ETnHomeschoolers. We want this group to be a place where ideas, stories, discovereies methods/curriculum, fields trips, etc. can be shared. Plese feel free to join. There are no fees or dues except those associated with field trips. This grop is volunteer run, so if you see a need, feel free to help. We have scheduled park days, monthly field trips, as well as other activities.
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Homeschooling in Grace (Knoxville)

A SMHEA/THEA affiliate and a ministry of Grace Baptist Church
Contact Name: Kara Duckworth
Phone: 865-691-1938
Address: 6119 Travis Drive, Knoxville, TN 37921
E-Mail: Lisa Johnson LisaJ6119@msn.com
Web Site: http://www.korrnet.org/hsig
Description: We meet the first Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m., at Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway. We are a Christian led group offering support, encouragement, field trips, enrichment classes, etc. We have grades K-high school in our group and welcome anyone needing support. Membership dues are $20 annually and you must join SMHEA (another $10 annually). Agreement with our statement of faith is not required for general membership but is for leaders.
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:lol: Kidsclub of Knoxville
Contact Name: Michaela Barber
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: tnkidsclub@aol.com
Web Site: http://tnkidsclub.homestead.com/TennKids.html
Description: We offer chess club, co-ed baseball, Oak Ridge National Lab science classes, book discussion groups, geography, spelling bee and Readers Digest Word Power Challenge, field trips and plays. Please visit our website for more detailed information.
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Westside's Eclectic Homeschool Group (Farragut)
Phone: 865-777-9882
Address: c/o Westside UU Church, 616 Fretz Road, Farragut, TN 37922
E-Mail: westsidehomeschoolers@yahoo.com
Web Site:
Description: An inclusive group of homeschoolers. We are here for support and friendship. All you need to bring is an open mind and an open heart. We have occasional activities and a resource area for parents. It's mostly a great playgroup with a few extras! Come join us! Bring a lunch and bring a snack to share. Parameters: All are welcome. If you can show up, we will be there! Regular meetings are held at Westside Unitarian Universalist Church in Farragut (Fretz Road at Grigsby Chapel Road) the first and third Wednesday's of the month.
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50 Lawrence County

Home Educators of Lawrence County (H.E.L.C.)
Contact Name:
Phone: 931-766-2156
Address: 779 Old Florence Pulaski Road, Leoma, TN 38468
E-Mail: jcope@usit.net
Web Site:
Description: We are an active support group of about 50 families with a Christian emphasis. Our goal is to support, encourage and fellowship with other homeschool families. We usually meet the 1st Friday of each month in Rotary Park in Lawrenceburg. We also usually plan 2 field trips a month, participate in county 4-H, have a yearly science fair, international/state fair, enjoy a Christmas Craft Fair, and are offering for the first time our own HELC yearbook. With a donation of $16.50 you can receive a monthly newsletter and other helpful information. We would like to encourage anyone in our area to contact us to that you can participate in our activities and let us minister to you and your family! We ask that you agree to abide by our statement of faith but that doesn't mean you have to agree with it.
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Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.
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51 Lewis County
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.
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52 Lincoln County
:lol: Heart & Hearth Home Education Support Group (Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Moore and Warren Counties.)
Contact Name: Linda H. Reed
Phone: 931-596-3171
Address:
E-Mail: linda_h_reed@hotmail.com
Web Site: http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/heart_and_hearth
Description: We have an educational co-op program with the emphasis on assistance to fulfill high school graduation requirements. We also offer activities such as PE, playtime and social time at the Frazier-McEwen Park in Tullahoma from 1-3 p.m. on the 1st Friday of each month as well as roller skating, science programs at the Hands on Science Center, Iowa Achievement testing, Exhibit Fair, graduation exercises, used books sale as well as contests for writing, math and spelling. Our newsletter costs $10 for the year.
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Lincoln County Home Educators (LCHE) "Mom's Night"

Contact Name: Cindy
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: drmsrn@bellsouth.net
Web Site:
Description:
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53 Loudon County
:lol: Loudon County Area Homeschool Teens
A SMHEA affiliate
Contact Name: Ginger Shamblin (Ginger's Daughter is an HLA Teacher :lol: )
Phone: 865-986-6784
Address:
E-Mail:
Web Site: http://2-acres.com/HomeSchool
Description: This group is specifically for homeschooled teens (13+) and their families. The calendar of events is posted on our website. There is no statement of faith required and no fees. To be on our e-mail distribution list write Ginger at the address above.
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54 McMinn County
Mid-East Tennessee Home Education Association (METHEA)
McMinn, Meigs, Monroe & Polk counties
A THEA affiliate
Contact Name: Eddie & Kim Bohannon
Phone: 423-745-9015
Address:
E-Mail: MidEastThea@gmail.com
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56 Macon County
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.or
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59 Madison County
West Tennessee Home Education Association (WTHEA)
P.O. Box 10013
Jackson, TN 38308-0100
Email: info@wthea.org
http://www.wthea.org

:lol: Network of Home Education (NHE)
PO Box 11404
Jackson, TN 38308
Email: nhe@jacksontnhomeschoolers.org
http://www.jacksontnhomeschoolers.org

Description: The Network of Home Education is.... A home educational organization desiring to provide services which will aid in communication, education, edification and promotion of a positive awareness of home education in the community.

We are not affiliated with a particular church, homeschool, or school campus, but operate independently of such. We welcome families who share the common bond of desiring the best for our children as they learn at home, whether through the lifestyle of learning or specific curricula.

We are home educators who want to encourage and provide a resource for those who choose this wonderful opportunity for their own family's educational needs.

60 Maury County
Eclectic Group of Maury/Marshall County
Contact Name: Kristy Waalkes
Phone: 901-270-0183
Address: 1044 Snell Road, Lewisburg, TN 37091
E-Mail: kwaalkes@edge.net
Web Site:
Description: This is a group of parents dedicated to homeschooling and supporting each other. Not a religious group. Open-minded and open to everyone. We meet regularly on Fridays. Please feel free to come and enjoy our company. Call for meeting information or directions.

Spring Hill Area Parent Educators (S.H.A.P.E.)
Contact Name: Chelsea Shay
Address:
E-Mail: shapedirector@charter.net
Web Site: http://www.shapeeducators.com
Description: Our purpose is to provide educational and social support for home educating families or those considering the home education option.
Membership is available to any home educating family or any family exploring home education in Southern Williamson County/Northern Maury County regardless of religion, race or beliefs.

Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.

Wisdom Quest (Maury County)
Contact Name: Della Bodine
Phone: 931-381-4168
E-Mail: dellabodine112@msn.com
Web Site:
Description: We are a group of committed homeschool families making ourselves available to each other for support, information and resources. We do have a Christian statement of faith which can be viewed at our website. We meet the first Thursday of every month at Pleasant Heights Baptist Church, 2712 Trotwood Ave., Columbia. The meeting begins at 6:30 with refreshments and fellowship and the more structured part of our meeting runs from 7 to 8:30. Our membership fee is $30, which includes a yearbook for each family. Also included are monthly newsletters and a directory of the group.

Online Christian Homeschool Support Group (based in Maury County)
Contact Name: Jennifer Wells
Address: 301 Timber Trail Columbia, TN 38401
E-Mail: jwells76@bellsouth.net
Web Site: http://www.myblog.com/community/homeschool_living/
Description: This is an online Christian homeschool support group. This group was created for those homeschoolers who may not be able to participate in "off-line" groups for various reasons. The purpose of this group is to share ideas, tips, and to encourage and pray for one another. To join, you must register for an account at http://www.myblog.com Then you will be able to join the Homeschool_Living community. Available 24/7! Can't wait to see you there! :)

61 Meigs County
Mid-East Tennessee Home Education Association (METHEA)
McMinn, Meigs, Monroe & Polk counties
A THEA affiliate
Contact Name: Eddie and Kim Bohannon
Phone: 423-745-9015
Address:
E-Mail: MidEastThea@gmail.com
Web site: http://www.homeschoollocal.net

62 Monroe County
Mid-East Tennessee Home Education Association (METHEA)
McMinn, Meigs, Monroe & Polk counties
Contact Name: Eddie and Kim Bohannon
Phone: 423-745-9015
Address:
E-Mail: MidEastThea@gmail.com
Web site: http://www.homeschoollocal.net

63 Montgomery County
(Clarksville & Montgomery County)
a MTHEA affiliate
Contact Name: Sarah McCuen
Phone: 931-278-0687
Address: P. O. Box 329, Fort Campbell, KY42223
E-Mail: stanja@juno.com
Web Site:
E-List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Clarksvil ... SchoolNews
Description: Our e-mail list is for home school related news, upcoming events, community activities, field trips; or to ask question that will help you educate your children at home. You may also list curriculum you may want to buy or sell. A statement of faith is only required from board members. All faith and 'flavors' are welcomed.

Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.

64 Moore County
:lol: Heart & Hearth Home Education Support Group (Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Moore and Warren Counties.)
Contact Name: Linda H. Reed
Phone: 931-596-3171
Address:
E-Mail: linda_h_reed@hotmail.com
Web Site: http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/heart_and_hearth
Description: We have an educational co-op program with the emphasis on assistance to fulfill high school graduation requirements. We also offer activities such as PE, playtime and social time at the Frazier-McEwen Park in Tullahoma from 1-3 p.m. on the 1st Friday of each month as well as roller skating, science programs at the Hands on Science Center, Iowa Achievement testing, Exhibit Fair, graduation exercises, used books sale as well as contests for writing, math and spelling. Our newsletter costs $10 for the year.

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66 Obion County
Home Education is God Honoring Through Scriptures (HEIGHTS) (Obion County)
Contact Name:
Phone:
Address: 9010 Birdie Lane, South Fulton, TN 38257
E-Mail: bizziegal@wmconnect.com
Web Site: http://www.ilovejesus.com/school/hsmommy
Description: HEIGHTS is a non-denominational Christian group that helps encourage and support the endeavor of other home educators in Obion and surrounding counties. We have 30 families and are continuing to grow with each new school year. We offer a monthly newsletter, co-ops, field trips, yearbook, school photos, end of year promotion and more.

67 Overton County
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.

68 Perry County
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.

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70 Polk County
Benton/Polk County Homeschool Support Group
Contact Name: Lisa Horick
Phone: 423-338-1541
Address: 217 Camp Agape Road, Benton, TN 37307
E-Mail: mominchrist37307@aol.com
Web Site:
Description: Homeschool families from Benton/Polk County gathering for support and fellowship. Planned field trips and play days. Meetings for adults and the children. Open to Christian families and the community at large. Regular meeting is at Shiloah Baptist Church on Highway 64, 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Mid-East Tennessee Home Education Association (METHEA)
McMinn, Meigs, Monroe & Polk counties
Contact Name: Eddie and Kim Bohannon
Phone: 423-745-9015
Address:
E-Mail: MidEastThea@gmail.com
Web site: http://www.homeschoollocal.net

Three Rivers Christian Homeschoolers (Tri-state area of TN, GA & NC)
Contact Name: Kim O'Neal
Phone: 423-496-1228
Address: Route 2, Box 187, Copperhill, TN 37317
E-Mail: kkoneal@ellijay.com
Web Site:
Description: We are a Christian homeschool support group serving the Tri-state area of Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina. We have members from all three states. We offer support, information, field trips/activities and fellowship. This group is open to all Christian homeschoolers. Please call for current meeting place and time.

71 Putnam County
The Upper Cumberland Association of Christian Home Schoolers

Contact Name: Carol Carney
Address: P.O. Box 1305, Cookeville, TN 38501
Email: ucachs@email.com
Web Site: www.ucachs.eboard.com
Description: The Upper Cumberland Association of Christian Home schoolers is a support group of more than 140 families living in Cumberland, Dekalb, Jackson, Pickett, Putnam, Smith and White counties. We combine our efforts, gifts and talents to provide our children with clubs, activities and opportunities available to their public school counterparts.

72 Rhea County
73 Roane County
74 Robertson County
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.

75 Rutherford County
Home Education Association Rutherford Tennessee (H.E.A.R.T.)
Contact Name:
Phone:
Address: P. O. Box 4048, Murfreesboro, TN 37133
E-Mail: director@heart-hs.org
Web Site: http://www.heart-hs.org
Description: HEART is a volunteer organization comprised of families who chose to home educate their children. The families live in the Rutherford County area of Tennessee. Our membership comprises the largest home school support group in the county. The purpose of HEART is to provide a means of support and contact for home educating families that have a common goal. We cooperate to provide numerous activities throught each month. In addition to those activities, HEART also has a monthly newsletter, membership directory and business directory available to its members. '00-'01 membership is $15.00.

Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.

Shana Bell Editorial Services
:lol: Contact Name: Shana Bell or Buffie Fox
Phone: 615-691-4253
Address: 2231 Rankin Dr. Christiana, TN 37037
E-Mail: rutherfordcountyhomeschoolers@gmail.com
Web Site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rutherfor ... schoolers/
Description: Rutherford County Homeschoolers is the fastest-growing homeschooling support group in Rutherford County. We are a FREE group, and strive to keep membership free. We serve families in and around Rutherford County. RCH was started on the premise of being a non-exclusive, free online support group providing opportunities for offline fellowship and sharing information with one another. We sponsor many activities throughout the year such as field trips, mom's nights out, and more. RCH is a group run and owned by all its members, not a board or committee.

76 Scott County
77 Sequatchie County
78 Sevier County
79 Shelby County
:lol: Bartlett/Wolfchase Homeschool Support Group (Bartlett, Cordova)
A MHEA affiliated group.
Contact Name: Pam Tisdale
Phone: 901-373-2219
Address: 1944 North Glenhome Drive, Memphis, TN 38184
E-Mail: pbt60@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.homeschool-life.com/tn/bwcgroup
Description: We are a group of Christian homeschoolers who meet for the purpose of support and information dissemination. Anyone is welcome...understanding that we abide by Christian standards of conduct. Regular meetings are held at Faith Baptist Church, Bartlett at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month, beginning November 2004. Dues are $20 annually, non-prorated.

:lol: Central Church Support Group (Bartlett, Cordova)
A MHEA affiliated group.
Contact Name: Bobbie Hamilton and Helen Toldi
E-Mail: CentralChurch@MemphisHomeschool.org
Web Site:
Description: We are a group of Christian homeschoolers who meet for the purpose of fellowship and support as well as sharing information and ideas. Regular meetings are held at Central Church, Collierville TN. We generally meet on the third Monday of the month at Central unless other activities are planned for the month. We welcome any new or seasoned homeschooler! Dues are $10.00 per family per year.

Ebony Homeschoolers (Memphis)
Affiliated with MHEA
Contact Name: Dell
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: EbonyHomeschoolers@MemphisHomeEd.org
Web Site: http://www.EbonyHomeschoolers.org
Description: Ebony Homeschoolers is a Christian homeschool support fellowship established to strengthen and encourage the African-American homeschooling family. We meet the fourth Friday of each month at the Hickory Hill Community Center, 3910 Ridgeway Road. Our meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. Although Ebony Homeschoolers was established for furthering the African-American family in its homeschool endeavors, we are not limited to that single objective. We are, first and foremost, a Christian homeschool support group. Please check the website for detailed information about us.

Frasier-Millington Support Group
Contact Names: Liz Gallina ( LizardfromTenn@juno.com ) and Teresa Scott ( homeschoolscott@yahoo.com )
Phone: 901-353-6305
Address:
E-Mail: necessarycircle@aol.com
Web Site:
Description: A homeschool group of the Frasier-Millington areas.

:lol: Germantown Baptist Homeschool Support
Contact Name: Turner, Denise (Chair)
Phone: 969-5885
Address:
E-Mail: gbc@memphishomeschool.org
Web Site: http://www.gbconline.net/homeschool
Description: The mission of Germantown Baptist Church Homeschool Support group is to "build and encourage" you in your call to homeschool your children. We believe the best way to do this is through the Word of God. Therefore, we provide a Bible study for our moms while our children attend enrichment classes on Tuesday mornings for twelve weeks each semester.

Homeschool Hideout (Tipton & Shelby Counties)
Contact Name: Robyn Bray
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail:
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/braylink2772/LOCAL.html
Description: This website by Robyn Bray contains links to her writings, and information on support groups in her area.

:lol: L.I.F.E in Tennessee
Love Is Family Education, Learning In a Family Environment In Tennessee
We serve all of West Tn counties
Contact Name: Marie Bizzell
Phone:731-607-8888
Address: 55 Patience Rd
Crump,Tn.38327
Email: l.I.f.e._in_Tennessee@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/life-in-Tennessee/
Description:We are a support group where everyone is welcome. We have a monthly gathering as well as play dates & field trips.

Memphis-Area Home Education Association (MHEA)
Shelby, Fayette, Tipton (and DeSoto Co., Mississippi)
A SMHEA/THEA affiliate
Contact Name:
Phone: (Voice Mail) 901-788-6432
Address: P. O. Box 171134, Memphis, TN 38187-1134
E-Mail: MHEA@MemphisHomeschool.org
Web Site: http://www.MemphisHomeschool.org
Description:


Memphis Homeschool Internet Support Group

Contact Name: Jennifer Hanks
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: mhisgroup-owner@yahoogroups.com
Web Site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mhisgroup
Description: A Christian Internet Support group open to any homeschool family in the Memphis/Shelby County area. Our goal is to provide opportunities for prayer, encouragement, assistance and fellowship through various vehicles that members suggest. Have a prayer request - post it! A field trip or service project idea - email, see who's interested, organize and do it! Need help with a subject? Ask the group! Sell that curriculum you're done with. This group is designed as an alternative/addition to the monthly support group meeting - make it all it can be as long as it's Christian and Homeschool!

Necessary Circle (Millington)
Contact Names: Liz Gallina ( LizardfromTenn@juno.com ) and Christie Jarvis ( ChristieLJarvis@aol.com )
Phone: 901-837-9601
Address: 3775 Meade Lake Road, Millington, TN 38053
E-Mail: necessarycircle@aol.com
Web Site:
Description: Necessary Circle is a homeschool group at Lighthouse Fellowship Assembly of God in Millington.

New Rising Homeschool Network
Contact Name: Dell Self
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail:
Web Site: http://www.dellsplace.com
E-list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NewRisingHSNetwork/
Description: Dell's Place has formed a new online homeschool support network called New Rising Homeschool Network. The face of homeschooling is changing. Whether you're a two-parent family trying to make it on one income, a working mom, a single parent, dealing with a child with special needs, or somewhere in-between, we all have something to share. We all need a haven. New Rising Homeschool Network is a place where homeschoolers can meet other homeschoolers to offer and receive support and encouragement. Our purpose is to offer real solutions from other parents who struggle with the same issues. New Rising Homeschool Network needs YOU! Come on in and make new friends!

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Phi Eta National Homeschool Honor Society
Contact Persons: Teresa Gallarno; TMG@myfam.com
Melissa Adkisson; Mamade6ninos@aol.com
Website; http://www.PhiEta.com
Description: National Homeschool Honor Society for High School Students 9-12th grade. We meet the third Thursday of each month 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Our mission is to provide scholarship opportunities to our students as they grow in leadership skills while reaching out to our communities through personal and group service activities. We are open for registration till August 10, 2007. Email for qualification standards and chapter requirements of membership.

Event: Information meeting for parents/students who are interested in becoming a member of the National Homeschool Honor Society.
When: July 19th, 7 PM, Faith Baptist Church, 3755 North Germantown Rd. Bartlett, Tn. 38133.
Second Activity Group is: M-Pact Speech and Debate
Contact Person: Al and Teresa Gallarno: TMG@myfam.com
No website for this group.
Description: M-PACT is a parent-run family cooperative facilitating speech and debate for Christian home educated students in the greater Bartlett area. We support the mission of the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) http://www.NCFCA.org , which believes that formal speech and debate can provide a means for home schooled students to learn and exercise analytical and oratorical skills, addressing life issues from a Biblical worldview in a manner that glorifies God.

With great excitement M-PACT is accepting applications for participation in the 2007 - 2008 season of Speech and Debate. This is directed toward 7th through 12th grade students. Applications will be accepted now through August 10, 2007. There are a limited number of spaces available for Speech and applications will be accepted on a first come first served basis after application approval. Debate applications are also due by August 10, 2007. You will receive an email with confirmation of application acceptance.

There will be a Parent/Student information meeting July 17th at 7 pm at Faith Baptist Church located at 3755 N. Germantown Road, Bartlett, Tn. 38133. This meeting will give you a better idea of what Speech and Debate is all about and you will get to meet the adult and student leaders for the upcoming year.

For more information contact Teresa Gallarno at TMG@myfam.com.
(Do not contact Faith Baptist Church for any info.)
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Raleigh Assembly Homeschool Group (Memphis)

An MHEA affiliate
Contact Name: Becky Palmer
Phone: 901-872-6535
Address: 4920 Cuba-Millington Road, Millington, TN 38053
E-Mail: RaleighAG_HomeschoolGroup@MemphisHomeEd.org
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/raleighassemblyhomeschoolers
Description:


Unschoolers of Memphis

Phone: 901-757-9859
E-Mail: unschoolersofmemphis@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/unschoolersofmemphis
Description: Our purpose is to provide a network of support and information for all families involved in home education, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or philosophy of homeschooling. We work cooperatively to create an enriching community of homeschooling families in the Memphis area. Check our website for current information and discussion topics.

80 Smith County
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.

81 Stewart County
82 Sullivan County

Agape of Johnson City
Contact Names: Susan Seaman
Email: seamansstudio@yahoo.com
Phone:
Address:
Web Site: http://www.agapehomeschoolers.com
Description: AGAPE of JC is a Christian homeschool group serving Johnson City and the surrounding area. We offer a Co-Op program. Regular monthly activities like swimming, skating, bowling, field trips, and a moms night out. We also offer homeschool sports and other activities.

Bristol Homeschooler's Support Group
Contact Names:
Meetings: Elisabeth McRae -- bjmcrae@bvunet.net, (276) 669-7493
Email announcements: Teresa Coalson -- tcoaltn@yahoo.com
Yahoo Group: Ruth Williams -- telemwill@chartertn.net
Phone: (276) 669-7493
Address:
Web Site: http://tricitieshomeschool.org/index.ph ... s&recno=45
Description:

East Tennessee High Schoolers Educated Lovingly at Home (Carter, Unicoi, Washington, Sullivan and Johnson Counties and others interested.)
Contact Name:
Phone: 423-542-6442
Address: 209 Nanny goat Hill Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643
E-Mail: ETHSELAH2@aol.com
Web Site:
Description: We are dedicated to supporting our members in making their home education as enriching and rewarding as possible. We require no statement of faith and welcome all families (English and Spanish) regardless of their religion, ethnic backgrounds, or personal choices. We work together as parents and friends to offer co-op classes, field trips, and fellowship with all members. We accept homeschoolers of any age with an emphasis on older children in grades 7-12. Meeting times will be published in our monthly newsletter. Fees: $15.00 yearly fee to help wit the costs of newsletters.

Kingsport Area Christian Home Education Association (KACHEA)
Contact Name: Marc Strand
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: strand@chartertn.net
Web Site: http://kachea.cjb.net
Description:
Date Last Updated: 12/18/02 requested 2/2/04


Northeast Tennessee Home Education Association (NETHEA)
(Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi @Washington counties)
A THEA affiliate
Contact Name: William & Robin Pack
Phone: 423-272-4529
Address: 168 Forest Hills Road, Rogersville, TN 37857
E-Mail: packw@planetc.com
Web Site:
Description:

State of Franklin Homeschoolers (SOFH) (Upper East Tennessee)
Contact Name:
Phone: 423-349-6125
Address: 494 Mill Creek Road, Kingsport, TN 37664
E-Mail: maggie@3wave.com or kramerbg@mounet.com
Web Site:
Description: Regional group for tri-cities and upper East Tennessee. A newsletter is available by sending a request to: sgian@3wave.com. The State of Franklin Homeschoolers is in many ways not a "group" at all. We have not structure, no leadership, no membership, nothing official at all. We are people from all walks of life, homeschooling for lots of different reasons and in lots of different ways. While many members have abiding spiritualities, religion is not a part of our group: we are a secular, inclusive group. SOFH as a group is about participation and we strive to make all homeschoolers welcome. Homeschooling is our only focus. Each meeting and each newsletter is a chance to share your ideas with the rest of the group. We meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at 10:00 a.m. Please call or write for the place and more information.


TEACH (Tri-Cities Education Association for Christian Homeschoolers)
:lol:
Contact: Sonya Haskins
Phone: (423) 676-9775
Address:
Email: wagersfive@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.teachtricities.com/
Description: TEACH (Tri-Cities Education Association for Christian Homeschoolers) is a nonprofit corporation that was created with the desire to reach out to Christian families in the farthest corner of Upper East Tennessee who educate their children at home. TEACH offers the opportunity for field trips and activities, maintains a video lending library, operates a co-op with classes for all ages, and sponsors "swap" days, picnics, and play dates at the park. There are also monthly "Mom's night out" and "Dad's night out" meetings where we encourage each other.

TEACH is a Christian homeschool group so members are required to sign a declaration of faith. This is part of the membership form, which must be submitted along with a $15 annual membership fee.

Tri-Citites Homeschool (Bristol, Kingsport, Johnson City)
Contact Name:
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail: aroberts@tricitieshomeschool.org
Web Site: http://tricitieshomeschool.org
Description: Tri-Cities Homeschool is not affiliated with any particular group or homeschooling organization, but rather, welcomes all parents and students who may benefit from the information provided.

83 Sumner County
84 Tipton County
:lol: Christian Home Educators Association of Tipton County
Contact Name: Donna Winters
Phone: 731-635-4648
Address: 791 John Moorer Rd, Henning, TN 38041
E-Mail: winterscountry@bellsouth.net
Web Site: http://www.mytincottage.com/tenn.htm
Description: The CHEA of Tipton County is a home school support group organized to offer support to families seeking to succeed in home education. We seek to glorify God and share the knowledge of His saving grace to all. Our world view is Christian. All support group activities will be conducted in a manner according to our Christian world view. Membership is open to any home educating family. We do ask that you be in agreement with our Christian world view and follow a Christian standard when planning activities and attending functions sponsored by the support group. Email membership is free, snail mail membership is $10 to cover cost of paper, postage, etc. Please contact us for a registration form or look us up on the web.

:lol: L.I.F.E in Tennessee
Love Is Family Education, Learning In a Family Environment In Tennessee
We serve all of West Tn counties
Contact Name: Marie Bizzell
Phone:731-607-8888
Address: 55 Patience Rd
Crump,Tn.38327
Email: l.I.f.e._in_Tennessee@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/life-in-Tennessee/
Description:We are a support group where everyone is welcome. We have a monthly gathering as well as play dates & field trips.

Homeschool Hideout (Tipton & Shelby Counties)
Contact Name: Robyn Bray
Phone:
Address:
E-Mail:
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/braylink2772/LOCAL.html
Description: This website by Robyn Bray contains links to her writings, and information on support groups in her area.

:lol: Tipton HEART (Homeschoolers Encouraging Another by Reaching and Teaching
An MHEA affiliate
Contact Name: Colette Fields, Diana Choate, and Melissa Willcut
E-Mail: Info@TiptonHEART.org
Web Site: http://www.tiptonheart.org
Description: We are a non-denominational, inclusive hoomeschool support group. We offer opportunities for homeschooling families in Tipton County to connect and support one another. Please explore our site to see all we have to offer. We look forward to meeting you soon! Membership in Tipton HEART is open to anyone who is currently homeschooling or plans to homeschool in the near future.

Our Purpose
1. To represent the Homeschool community in a manner that honors Christ.
2. To keep the group informed of any pertinent homeschool current events such as seminars, conferences, and legal issues.
3. To provide an atmosphere of encouragement and support to families.
4. To provide socials, educational field trips, and group activities for the children.


85 Trousdale County

Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.

86 Unicoi County
East Tennessee High Schoolers Educated Lovingly at Home (Carter, Unicoi, Washington, Sullivan and Johnson Counties and others interested.)
Contact Name:
Phone: 423-542-6442
Address: 209 Nanny goat Hill Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643
E-Mail: ETHSELAH2@aol.com
Web Site:
Description: We are dedicated to supporting our members in making their home education as enriching and rewarding as possible. We require no statement of faith and welcome all families (English and Spanish) regardless of their religion, ethnic backgrounds, or personal choices. We work together as parents and friends to offer co-op classes, field trips, and fellowship with all members. We accept homeschoolers of any age with an emphasis on older children in grades 7-12. Meeting times will be published in our monthly newsletter. Fees: $15.00 yearly fee to help wit the costs of newsletters.

Northeast Tennessee Home Education Association (NETHEA) (Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi @Washington counties)
A THEA affiliate
Contact Name: William & Robin Pack
Phone: 423-272-4529
Address: 168 Forest Hills Road, Rogersville, TN 37857
E-Mail: packw@planetc.com
Web Site:
Description:

87 Union County
Union County Home School Support Group
serving Maynardville, Sharps Chapel, Washburn, Luttrell, Corryton, Blaine
Contact Name: Kay Clapp
Phone: 865-992-4780
Address: 107 Brock Road, Maynardville, TN 37807
E-Mail: okay1950@juno.com
Web Site:
Description: The Union County Home School Support Group is an informal group that meets once a month to share information, conduct educational events or go on field trips. Fee: $5.00 per year.

88 Van Buren County
89 Warren County
:lol: Heart & Hearth Home Education Support Group (Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Moore and Warren Counties.)
Contact Name: Linda H. Reed
Phone: 931-596-3171
Address:
E-Mail: linda_h_reed@hotmail.com
Web Site: http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/heart_and_hearth
Description: We have an educational co-op program with the emphasis on assistance to fulfill high school graduation requirements. We also offer activities such as PE, playtime and social time at the Frazier-McEwen Park in Tullahoma from 1-3 p.m. on the 1st Friday of each month as well as roller skating, science programs at the Hands on Science Center, Iowa Achievement testing, Exhibit Fair, graduation exercises, used books sale as well as contests for writing, math and spelling. Our newsletter costs $10 for the year.

90 Washington County
:lol: Agape of Johnson City
Contact Names: Susan Seaman
Email: seamansstudio@yahoo.com
Phone:
Address:
Web Site: http://www.agapehomeschoolers.com
Description: AGAPE of JC is a Christian homeschool group serving Johnson City and the surrounding area. We offer a Co-Op program. Regular monthly activities like swimming, skating, bowling, field trips, and a moms night out. We also offer homeschool sports and other activities.

East Tennessee High Schoolers Educated Lovingly at Home (Carter, Unicoi, Washington, Sullivan and Johnson Counties and others interested.)
Contact Name:
Phone: 423-542-6442
Address: 209 Nanny goat Hill Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643
E-Mail: ETHSELAH2@aol.com
Web Site:
Description: We are dedicated to supporting our members in making their home education as enriching and rewarding as possible. We require no statement of faith and welcome all families (English and Spanish) regardless of their religion, ethnic backgrounds, or personal choices. We work together as parents and friends to offer co-op classes, field trips, and fellowship with all members. We accept homeschoolers of any age with an emphasis on older children in grades 7-12. Meeting times will be published in our monthly newsletter. Fees: $15.00 yearly fee to help wit the costs of newsletters.


Northeast Tennessee Home Education Association (NETHEA)
(Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi @Washington counties)
A THEA affiliate
Contact Name: William & Robin Pack
Phone: 423-272-4529
Address: 168 Forest Hills Road, Rogersville, TN 37857
E-Mail: packw@planetc.com
Web Site:
Description:

TEACH (Tri-Cities Education Association for Christian Homeschoolers)
:lol:
Contact: Sonya Haskins
Phone: (423) 676-9775
Address:
Email: wagersfive@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.teachtricities.com/
Description: TEACH (Tri-Cities Education Association for Christian Homeschoolers) is a nonprofit corporation that was created with the desire to reach out to Christian families in the farthest corner of Upper East Tennessee who educate their children at home. TEACH offers the opportunity for field trips and activities, maintains a video lending library, operates a co-op with classes for all ages, and sponsors "swap" days, picnics, and play dates at the park. There are also monthly "Mom's night out" and "Dad's night out" meetings where we encourage each other.

TEACH is a Christian homeschool group so members are required to sign a declaration of faith. This is part of the membership form, which must be submitted along with a $15 annual membership fee.


Tri-Cities Catholic Home Educators Association
:lol: Contact Name: Lillian Isaac (lisaac420@hotmail.com)
Phone:
Address: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Johnson City, TN
Goals:
- To provide support and means to share ideas and information among Catholic homeschooling families
- To provide our children with a Catholic environment of socialization, where they could learn more about our Catholic faith and traditions and put them into practice (such as Corporal Works of Mercy activities, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Masses, devotions, prayers, etc.)
Meetings:
- Children: once a month (fieldtrips, activities)
- Parents: every other month on the 1st Saturday of the month starting at 8:30 am with Mass and meeting at 9:00 am.

91 Wayne County
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.

92 Weakley County
93 White County
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.

94 Williamson County
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.

Spring Hill Area Parent Educators (S.H.A.P.E.)
Contact Name: Chelsea Shay
Address:
E-Mail: shapedirector@charter.net
Web Site: http://www.shapeeducators.com
Description: Our purpose is to provide educational and social support for home educating families or those considering the home education option.
Membership is available to any home educating family or any family exploring home education in Southern Williamson County/Northern Maury County regardless of religion, race or beliefs.


95 Wilson County
Lebanon Christian Homeschoolers (LCH)
Contact Name: Rhonda Bardon
Phone: 615-269-3876
Address: 313 West Hill Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087
E-Mail: rhondab@charter.net
Web Site:
Description: We are a non-denominational organization whose goal is to provide a Christian environment for group activities as well as mutual support and fellowship to families who have chosen to homeschool. Although we have different approaches to and philosophies about homeschooling, as home educators we have one thing in common: we love our children deeply and are committed to their education and spiritual well being. LCH parameters are Christian Middle Tennessee families. We have various activities, time and place information on the contact line and in the newsletter. Fees are $15 per year.

Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA)
Davidson, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Dekalb, Dickson, Franklin, Grundy, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry Macon, Trousdale, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Jackson, Perry, Putnam, White, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Wayne, White, Williamson & Wilson counties.
Contact Name:
Phone: 615-794-3259
Address: P. O. Box 147, Old Hickory, TN 37138
E-Mail: office@mthea.org
Web Site: http://www.mthea.org
Description: $35 membership includes a newsletter, membership in THEA as well as discounts on group events such as the curriculum fair. See their website for other information.[/b]
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