For refugees to go from knowing no one and having no resources to becoming vital members of the community, a variety of stakeholders must be involved. The Tennessee Office for Refugees recognizes the importance of community involvement in refugee resettlement. We aim to support refugee resettlement by partnering with the community to provide information and resources while facilitating the growth of valuable networks.
Partner Resettlement Agencies
We partner with four resettlement agencies – one in Memphis, two in Nashville, and one with offices in Knoxville and Chattanooga. Potential clients may contact their local affiliate for assistance in enrolling in one of the programs we offer.
Chattanooga
Bridge Refugee Services
4791/A Hal Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 954-1911
bridgerefugees.org
Knoxville
Bridge Refugee Services
4420 Whittle Springs Road
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 540-1311
bridgerefugees.org
Memphis
World Relief
5340 Quince Road
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 341-0220
worldreliefmemphis.org
Nashville
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville
Refugee Services
2806 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 259-3567
cctenn.org
Nashville International Center for Empowerment
417 Welshwood Drive, Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 315-9681
empowernashville.org
Inspiritus
297 Haywood Lane
Nashville, TN 37211
(404) 875-0201
weinspirit.org/nashville
Partner Clinics
We partner with three clinics – one in Memphis, one in Nashville, and one with clinics in Chattanooga and Knoxville. Partner clinics provide medical screenings, vaccinations, and referral services to all newly arrived refugees.
Chattanooga and Knoxville
Cherokee Health Systems
(865) 934-6734
cherokeehealth.com
Memphis
Christ Community Health Services
(901) 842-3160
christcommunityhealth.org
Nashville
Siloam Health
(615) 298-5406
siloamhealth.org
Connectus Health
(615) 292-9770
connectus.org
Partner in English Language Instruction
Tennessee Language Center
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 741-7579
tfli.org/esl-to-go/
Our Board
July 2021 – June 2022 Board Members
William Farmer, Chair – Founding Partner, Farmer Purcell White & Lassiter, PLLC
Fr. Mark Hunt – Chaplain, Mary Queen of Angels
Deanna Dibin – Tax Partner, CPA, Carr, Riggs & Ingram
Leo Silva – Financial Advisor, F&M Bank
Renee Drake – Director of Wholesale Banking, First Horizon Bank
Mark Lenihan – Attorney, Sims/Funk