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Did you know District boundaries in Tennessee Area have been redrawn?
Why:
- To improve group participation and encourage the election of DRs
- To keep Districts at a manageable size (approximately 10–13 groups per District)
- To improve communication and strengthen the Links of Service, which are how information flows from WSO → Area → District → Group → Member, and back to WSO.
When:
The redistricting plan took effect January 1, 2026, but it will take a few meetings to organize. This will be a 3-year trial.
Who:
Each District will elect a District Representative (DR).
- The new 3-year panel begins in 2027. The DR for that panel does not have to be voted in at this meeting. We are hopeful to have DRs for all districts for the rest of this panel, 2026.
A District has group autonomy, they may:
- Elect a DR to serve one year only in 2026
- Elect a DR who may serve one year in 2026, and because that is not a full term of service they may also serve in the next 3-year panel for a total of 4 years.
East/West Tennessee had a restructuring planning meeting on January 10th. Middle Tennessee had their restructuring meeting on January 6. Download the minutes from each meeting for more information.
Minutes from East/West Tennessee January meeting
Minutes from Middle Tennessee January Meeting
We will continue to have Restructuring Planning Meetings for those Districts who need help with organizing. Refer to the Minutes for more information on February’s meetings. Middle Tennessee will meet again February 3rd and East/West Tennessee will meet again on February 7th.
Memphis Area Meetings
Middle TN Area Meetings
Knoxville Area Meetings
Chattanooga Area Meetings
Appalachian Highlands Meetings
Memphis Area AIS/LDC
PO Box 111283
Memphis, TN 38111-1283
Phone: 901 323-0321
www.memphisareaal-anon.org
Middle TN Al-Anon
530 26th Ave. North,
Nashville, TN 37209
Phone: 615 333-6066
www.middletnalanon.org
Knoxville Area District Al-Anon
P.O. Box 32332
Knoxville, TN 37930
Phone: 865 525-9040
www.knox-al-anon.org
Chattanooga - Hamilton County
Phone: 423 892-9462
www.al-anonchattanooga.com
Some vital links/resources from al-anon.org
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- Welcome Newcomers : al-anon.org/newcomers/
- PODCASTS: al-anon.org/newcomers/first-steps-al-anon-recovery/
- Sample chapters of CAL: al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/…
- Free downloadable options: al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/…
- Slogans page: al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/…
- Members Blog: al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/member-blog which is also available for use for any Al-Anon meeting.
- The Forum magazine excerpts: “The Forum” Magazine Stories
- The 2020 Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism magazine: al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/…
- Safety in Al-Anon Meetings: Download Here
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Welcome to Tennessee Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
What Is Al-Anon?
Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution: does not engage in any controversy: neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions.
Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to the families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.
Suggested Al-Anon Preamble to the Twelve Steps
Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA.