Local Chapters in Tennessee

Anderson County in Oak Ridge

• Executive Secretary: Melanie Hensley
• Phone: (865) 481-0550
• Fax: (865) 481-0550 (Please Call First)
• Website: http://arcaid.org/

Claiborne County in Tazewell

• Executive Director: Steve Minton
• Phone: (423) 626-6757

Coffee & Moore Counties in Tullahome

• President: John Eaton
• Phone: (931) 759-4344

Cumberland County in Crossville

• President: Lois Davis
• Phone: (931) 456-0206
• Fax: (931) 456-0206 (Please call first)
• Website: http://www.thearccumberlandcountytn.org/

Davidson County in Nashville

• Executive Director: Norman Tenenbaum
• Phone: (615) 321-5699 ext. 16
• Fax: (615) 322-9184
• Website: http://www.arcdc.org/

Dickson County in Dickson

• President: Donald Redden
• Phone: (615) 446-3111 ext. 3005

Hamilton County in Chattanooga

• President: Richard Burke
• Executive Director: Laura Brewer
• Phone: (423) 624-6887 ext. 102
• Fax: (423) 624-3974
• Website: http://www.geocities.com/localarc2001

Hickman County in Centerville

• President: Sue Lovlace
• Phone: (931) 729-3830

Knox County in Knoxville

• Executive Director: Judy Wohlwend
• Phone: (865) 524-1311
• Fax: (865) 546-5536
• Website: http://www.sunshinekcarc.com/

Lincoln County in Fayetteville

• President: Heath Jacks
• Phone: (931) 446-9565

The Arc of the Mid-South (Shelby County Area) in Memphis

• Executive Director: Carlene Leaper
• Phone: (901) 327-2473
• Fax: (901) 327-2687
• Website: http://www.arcmidsouth.net/
• Blog: http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/

Montgomery County in Clarksville

• President: Joanne Wilson
• Phone: (931) 905-0900
• Fax: (931) 905-0900 (Please call first)

Sullivan County in Bristol

• President: Nancy Vartan
• Phone: (423) 652-1899

Washington County in Johnson City

• Interim Executive Director: Malessa Fleenor
• Phone: (423) 928-9362
• Fax: (423) 928-7431
• Website: http://www.arcwc.org/

Williamson County in Franklin

• Executive Director: Sharon Bottorff
• Phone: (615) 790-5815
• Fax: (615) 790-5891
• Website: http://www.thearcofwilliamsoncounty.org/

The Arc of Tennessee works to build and support strong local chapters of The Arc throughout the state.  We provide technical assistance, training and support to all affiliated local chapters, including:

Services Updates – on state disability services, changes in state agencies’ governance, plans and procedures impacting Tennesseans with disabilities

Legislative Advocacy and Updates – up-to-date information on issues before the State legislature and bills that affect the lives of people with disabilities

Public Awareness – quarterly newsletter, newspaper clipping service, awards program

Board Orientation – for new local chapter representatives on The Arc of Tennessee board of directors

Strategic Planning – PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope) practical, easy, fun way of developing goals and objectives for local chapters

New Chapter Development – help with government forms, writing charter of incorporation, Bylaws, 501c3 non-profit paperwork, policies and procedures; and The Arc affiliation requirements

Affiliation Compliance – technical assistance and support to help chapters maintain affiliation with The Arc by meeting certain fiscal, membership and reporting requirements

Membership Processing – maintenance of a statewide membership database, transmittal of local chapter members to The Arc US

Individual Advocacy, Information and Referral – assistance to families who seek help navigating the education and service delivery systems

Disability Days on the Hill – set days and times where people with disabilities and their family members meet with their legislators to discuss issues that affect their lives

Tennessee Disability MegaConference – offers sessions for self-advocates, families and professionals that introduces them to new ideas and refines their skills; offers opportunities for networking; and provides “hands-on” activities and displays of disability products and services

If you would like to form a local chapter of The Arc in your county, contact Peggy Cooper.