Tennessee Open For Business

openforbiz.pngTennessee Open For Business is a free program for Tennessee small businesses that pledge not to discriminate against their employees or customers on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. That means that member businesses do not discriminate against gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender individuals or couples or do harm to the LGBTQ community.  Members will get a listing on our website, a post on Facebook, and a window cling suitable for display in their storefront. The program is made possible through generous support of the Brooks Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

The Tennessee Equality Project reserves the right to refuse membership in this program to any applicant and to revoke the membership of any business.

You can see a list of some of the current members of Tennessee Open For Business at this link

For questions, contact us at [email protected].

Who's endorsing

Rebecca Terrell CHOICES.
Marti Ryan Love Is Love Wedding Coordinating
Greg Bullard Covenant of the Cross
Michael Torano Knoxville Opera
Karen Sella Karen M. Sella, Licensed Massage Therapist
Carrie Joy Wadman Carrie Joy Counseling
Jeff Williams Fantasy Bridal & Formal Wear
Karen Carrier Mollie Fontaine Lounge
Karen Carrier Mollie Fontaine Lounge
Karen Carrier Mollie Fontaine Lounge
Kelly Absher DaVinci's Pizza
Kelly Absher DaVinci's Pizza
Kelly Absher DaVinci's Pizza
Kelly Absher DaVinci's Pizza
Kelly Absher DaVinci's Pizza
Kelly Absher DaVinci's Pizza
Heather McCormack Marche Artisan Foods
Rev. James Ramsey, M.Ed. Crossvine Church
Carl Greene Outlook Chattanooga
Johnny Miller Saw Works Brewing Company
Brian Wrightnour Kodak Pet Grooming
Malisa Brazzanovich Amplified Entertainment
Eddie Mannis Prestige Tuxedo
Eddie Mannis Prestige Cleaners
April Taylor Taylor, Ramsey-Haun, CPAs
Alex Greene Bring It Food Hub
Rev. James Ramsey Chattanooga Wedding Officiants
Darron Kidwell Edward Jones Investments

456 endorsements

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  • Rebecca Terrell
    CHOICES. endorsed 2015-07-28 11:22:02 -0500
  • Marti Ryan
    Love Is Love Wedding Coordinating endorsed 2015-07-25 14:31:32 -0500
  • Greg Bullard
    Covenant of the Cross endorsed 2015-07-23 13:55:39 -0500
    Open and Affirming since our founding, we hope that ALL people know they can find a place in our midst. Here you will find people who will love you unconditionally, and will help you connect to the God that created you just as you are.
  • Michael Torano
    Knoxville Opera endorsed 2015-07-21 14:33:05 -0500
  • Karen Sella
    posted about this on Facebook 2015-07-18 12:41:32 -0500
    I'm endorsing Tennessee Equality Project. Please join me!
  • Karen Sella
    Karen M. Sella, Licensed Massage Therapist endorsed via 2015-07-18 12:40:18 -0500
  • CarrieJoy Counseling
    posted about this on Facebook 2015-07-18 08:41:16 -0500
    I'm endorsing Tennessee Equality Project. Please join me! - great idea, many exciting things happening for LGBTQ folk !
  • Carrie Joy Wadman
    Carrie Joy Counseling endorsed 2015-07-18 08:35:36 -0500
    I love working with my LGBTQ clients. Currently working on putting together a support group for Knoxville area folks. Find me on Facebook – Carrie Joy Counseling
  • Jeff Williams
    Fantasy Bridal & Formal Wear endorsed 2015-07-17 13:11:50 -0500
  • Karen Carrier
    Mollie Fontaine Lounge endorsed 2015-07-15 10:58:23 -0500
  • Karen Carrier
    Mollie Fontaine Lounge endorsed 2015-07-15 10:56:50 -0500
  • Karen Carrier
    Mollie Fontaine Lounge endorsed 2015-07-15 10:54:27 -0500
  • Kelly Absher
    DaVinci's Pizza endorsed 2015-07-14 19:57:38 -0500
    Curing Italian cravings for a decade! Serving until 4:00 a.m. every Friday and Saturday.
  • Kelly Absher
    DaVinci's Pizza endorsed 2015-07-14 19:52:03 -0500
    New York decadence with Southern elegance. Carleo’s is always the first stop of the night, and the true partiers come back and end the night there.
  • Kelly Absher
    DaVinci's Pizza endorsed 2015-07-14 19:48:54 -0500
    A continuous party every Friday and Saturday night. It’s not just a dance club, it is an experience.
  • Kelly Absher
    DaVinci's Pizza endorsed 2015-07-14 19:44:57 -0500
    The best club in Knoxville to dance to the 80’s, 90’s, and now! Great venue for private events.
  • Kelly Absher
    DaVinci's Pizza endorsed 2015-07-14 19:39:51 -0500
    Great venue for concerts, private events, or partying into the night.
  • Kelly Absher
    DaVinci's Pizza endorsed 2015-07-14 19:34:38 -0500
    Enjoy the best dance club in Knoxville every Friday and Saturday night. Perfect venue for private events.
  • Heather McCormack
    Marche Artisan Foods endorsed 2015-07-14 17:49:14 -0500
  • Rev. James Ramsey, M.Ed.
    Crossvine Church endorsed 2015-07-14 17:21:05 -0500
  • Carl Greene
    Outlook Chattanooga endorsed 2015-07-14 14:28:27 -0500
  • Johnny Miller
    Saw Works Brewing Company endorsed 2015-07-14 13:31:59 -0500
  • Brian Wrightnour
    Kodak Pet Grooming endorsed 2015-07-14 06:20:33 -0500
  • Malisa Brazzanovich
    Amplified Entertainment endorsed 2015-07-13 16:20:04 -0500
    We offer karaoke/DJ services for weddings, receptions, private parties and engagement parties.
  • Eddie Mannis
    Prestige Tuxedo endorsed via 2015-07-10 16:22:06 -0500
  • Eddie Mannis
    Prestige Cleaners endorsed 2015-07-10 14:52:14 -0500
  • April Taylor
    Taylor, Ramsey-Haun, CPAs endorsed 2015-07-08 21:46:35 -0500
  • Alex Greene
    Bring It Food Hub endorsed 2015-07-08 09:16:01 -0500
  • Rev. James Ramsey
    Chattanooga Wedding Officiants endorsed via 2015-07-02 20:56:22 -0500
    Serving Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama, we are the area’s leading provider of interfaith, non-religious, and same-sex wedding ceremonies. We serve everyone and are proud to endorse Tennessee Open for Business!
  • Darron Kidwell
    Edward Jones Investments endorsed 2015-07-02 15:27:30 -0500

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