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People First of Tennessee People First of Tennessee is a statewide disability rights organization run by and for people with disabilities.

We are a united voice for rights, self-determination, choices, freedom, justice and truth. We come together and work as a team to support each other. We want to be known as people first and foremost. Membership is open to any Tennessean with a disability -- physical or mental. Membership includes all ages from teens to seniors. People First is governed entirely by people who have disabilities who are elected by their peers and has over 1,165 current members.

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10/12/2026

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🚨 JOIN US TONIGHT! 🚨
Our Monthly Transition Webinar is happening TONIGHT from 5:30–7:00 PM CST!

Join us for helpful information and resources for students with disabilities, families, and supporters as you plan for life after high school. This includes transition services, conservatorships, other decision-making supports, and more!

📅 Tonight | 5:30–7:00 PM CST
💻 Virtual & FREE!
👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/.../1lKoORqLr5peWutit03.../edit
We hope to see you tonight!

Elevate your voice!
10/05/2026

Elevate your voice!

As the legislative session approaches, The Arc Tennessee is preparing to speak with lawmakers about the importance of Medicaid-funded home- and community-based services (HCBS) to their constituents. In Tennessee, HCBS services are called “CHOICES” and “ECF CHOICES.”

The most powerful messages come from people who rely on these services every day. We encourage you to contact your representatives and explain how HCBS improve your quality of life and help you participate more fully in your community. We would also be honored to share your story. By collecting stories from across the state, we can highlight why it's important to live, work, and play in the community alongside everyone else, rather than in a separate setting like an institution.

Help strengthen our legislative advocacy in Tennessee: https://secure.everyaction.com/WQMJHy3lTkKKiTR51jxaZg2

10/05/2026

As the legislative session approaches, The Arc Tennessee is preparing to speak with lawmakers about the importance of Medicaid-funded home- and community-based services (HCBS) to their constituents. In Tennessee, HCBS services are called “CHOICES” and “ECF CHOICES.”

The most powerful messages come from people who rely on these services every day. We encourage you to contact your representatives and explain how HCBS improve your quality of life and help you participate more fully in your community. We would also be honored to share your story. By collecting stories from across the state, we can highlight why it's important to live, work, and play in the community alongside everyone else, rather than in a separate setting like an institution.

Help strengthen our legislative advocacy in Tennessee: https://secure.everyaction.com/WQMJHy3lTkKKiTR51jxaZg2

09/08/2026

We cannot wait for People First today!
Join us at 4:45cst✨
Message Rion for the link!
[email protected]

What was your highlight of Tennessee Disability MegaConference?! For us it definitely had to be self advocacy bingo!! C...
08/22/2026

What was your highlight of Tennessee Disability MegaConference?!

For us it definitely had to be self advocacy bingo!! 

Congrats to the AbleVoices team on the big win! 🎉✨

08/20/2026

Who is excited for Mega Conference tomorrow?

ME 🙌🏼

08/11/2026

Tomorrow we are back! So excited to see you all for our meeting in August.
To accommodate work and school schedules, we will start our meetings now at 5 PM CST.
This has been edited on your calendar invite.


If you’d like to join email Rion at [email protected]

07/14/2026

Address

545 Mainstream Drive, Suite 100
Nashville, TN
37228

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16152485878

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