Tennessee Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups

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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

Appalachian Highlands

Email: ahalanon@gmail.com
Visit Appalachian Highlands

Do You Have Questions?

How do I know if I’ve been affected by someone else’s drinking problem?

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What is Al-Anon?

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Some vital links/resources from al-anon.org

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.

News From The WSO (World Service Office)

Hidden Gems of Public Outreach

Al-Anon offers a wide range of public outreach materials—some well-known, others less familiar but equally impactful. These lesser-known pamphlets address specific audiences and situations, helping carry Al-Anon’s message to a wider audience. Go to Al-Anon.org/shop to explore these essential service tools designed to reach those who often go unseen yet deeply need our support:

  • Alcoholics, Their Families, and the Judicial System (S-65ES & S-65EF)
  • What Happens after Treatment? (P-81ES & P-81EF)
  • Living in a Shelter (P-82ES & P-82EF)
  • Al-Anon’s Path to Recovery—Al-Anon Family Groups Welcome Native Americans/Aboriginals (S-67)
  • Al-Anon Family Groups Welcome …African Americans, …African Canadians, …All People of Color (S-68)

 

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why sharings from members are edited

How Does Gratitude Bring You Back to A Place of Hope?

When alcoholism clouds our thinking and progress feels invisible, we can find clarity by sharing our current blessings with the newcomers we once were. We can remind ourselves that Al-Anon offers a safe, loving space and tools and principles that support our daily living. Staying mindful of what we are grateful for can restore our sense of hope. This month’s blog topic is “How does gratitude bring you back to a place of hope?”

As always, you can also write about Al-Anon’s three Legacies. This month features Step Twelve, Tradition Twelve, and Concept Twelve.

Please share with us at al-anon.org/member-blog

Sharings on the Member Blog may be used in future Al-Anon publications.

New topics are being added each month!

Your Year-End Opportunity for Giving

As the year draws to a close, we are reminded of the many ways your generous support has allowed us to carry the message of hope to the suffering families and friends of alcoholics. Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. (AFG, Inc.) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Therefore, individual contributions made directly to the organization are tax-deductible. Please consult your tax accountant on how to claim tax-deductible contributions on your tax return. As we wrap up the year, please remember AFG, Inc. when planning your year-end Seventh Tradition contributions.

There are several ways to give:

  • Visit the Contributions page on our website at al-anon.org/contributions and contribute via PayPal or by credit card
  • Use the Contributions tab on the Al-Anon Family Groups Mobile App to contribute electronically via Apple Pay or Google Pay
  • Mail your contribution to our office at 1600 Corporate Landing Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, USA

“With sufficient membership contributions, Al-Anon will always be there for families and friends of alcoholics.” Paths to Recovery (B-24) p. 193

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New! Holiday History Bundle!

The Al-Anon Family Groups History Bundle with Free Shipping!  

Al-Anon’s 75th anniversary is coming up in 2026, and now you can follow the fascinating story of our fellowship’s beginnings and development through the years and revisit one of our first pamphlets with the Al-Anon Family Groups History Bundle (K-75) with free shipping.

The Al-Anon Family Groups History Bundle (K-75) includes:

Many Voices, One Journey (B-31)
The Al-Anon Family Groups—Classic Edition (B-5)
Alcoholism, the Family Disease (P-4)

This discounted set is just $25 US and includes free shipping.

Available as a set for a limited time—through January 2, 2026 

Go to al-anon.org/shop to purchase.

Free Resources for Public Outreach

Is your group or committee excited to start public outreach but doesn’t know where to start? Did you know Al-Anon offers free, downloadable literature that can be used for public outreach?

Some helpful resources include:

  • Are You Troubled by Someone’s Drinking? (S-17)
    A simple 20-question leaflet to help individuals determine if Al-Anon might be right for them.
  • Fact Sheet for Professionals (S-37E)
    Ideal for counselors, healthcare providers, educators, and other professionals seeking to understand the family disease of alcoholism and how Al-Anon can help.
  • Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism (AFAM)

Al-Anon’s outreach magazine helps families and friends of alcoholics learn about Al-Anon and is a valuable resource for professionals seeking to refer clients or patients to the program.

Visit al-anon.org/free-downloads to explore and download your free materials today.

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why sharings from members are edited

WSO Staff and Volunteer Area Visits

  • Interested in revitalizing Al-Anon service in your Area?
  • Could your Area use a refresher on the links of service?
  • Do you have a new panel that might benefit from some service inspiration?
  • Are you connected with a growing Spanish-speaking District that would appreciate encouragement and support?
  • Are there any vacant Area roles where some renewed enthusiasm could make a difference?

Inviting World Service Office (WSO) Staff and Volunteers to your Area Assembly or Convention can be a meaningful way to deepen our shared commitment to Al-Anon’s spiritual principles and service legacy.

These visits offer so much more than information; they bring the gift of experience, strength, and hope. Whether your Area is welcoming a new panel, exploring the links of service, or nurturing growth in a Spanish-speaking District, the presence of WSO representatives can help illuminate our service paths with clarity, experience and encouragement.

Their participation can foster unity and understanding, helping Areas navigate service challenges with grace and mutual respect. Through open dialogue and shared experience, trusted servants are reminded that we are never alone in service and that our fellowship extends far beyond our local boundaries.

If you are interested in inviting a WSO Staff member or Volunteer to your Area in person or virtually, follow your Area’s established process. These connections can renew enthusiasm, strengthen collaboration, and deepen our spiritual connection to the worldwide fellowship of Al-Anon Family Groups.

These visits can serve as a beautiful reminder that “Together We Can Make It!”

“Inside Al-Anon Family Groups” presents news, policy, and commentary from volunteers, staff, and readers sharing experience through service. Please feel free to reprint these articles on your service structure website or newsletter, along with this credit line: Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.