Find AA Meetings in Tennessee

AA meetings across Tennessee

Find AA Meetings in Tennessee

•Sourced from official Tennessee AA intergroups

Tennessee's AA community includes 757 meetings across 164 cities, held daily at churches, community centers, and online. Whether you're looking for a meeting near you, a specific format, or an online or Zoom option anywhere in Tennessee, this directory lists local AA groups that are open to newcomers and people at every stage of recovery.

Tennessee's AA fellowship is anchored by three distinct metros (Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville) plus the Chattanooga and Tri-Cities communities. The directory lists meetings in all 95 counties.

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Online AA Meetings in TN

Showing Today's Online AA Meetings - Sunday
1st Things 1st Knoxville
Sundays7:30AM - 8:30AM
Online
9217 Park West Boulevard, Knoxville, Tennessee
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

BR: 16, Zoom: 816 2138 8190; Password 350304

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Meeting Times Across Tennessee Near You

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AA Meetings in Tennessee by the Numbers

Across Tennessee, the 757 listed AA groups are concentrated in Nashville (113 meetings), Memphis (67), and Knoxville (58), with active groups in 164 cities in total. Thursday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 36% of groups (274) offer an online or hybrid option.

Largest AA communities in Tennessee

When AA groups meet in Tennessee

  • Sunday252
  • Monday322
  • Tuesday319
  • Wednesday299
  • Thursday327
  • Friday290
  • Saturday289

Meetings per day of the week across Tennessee. Thursday has the most scheduled groups.

About AA in Tennessee

Nashville, Davidson County, and Middle Tennessee

Nashville Intergroup coordinates meetings across the city and the surrounding Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, and Rutherford counties. Downtown, East Nashville, the Gulch, Green Hills, and Belle Meade each have established meeting clusters. The music-industry workforce shapes some meeting schedules around late-night sessions. Murfreesboro has a meeting cluster near MTSU; Franklin and Brentwood have suburban-style schedules.

Memphis and West Tennessee

Memphis Area Intergroup serves Shelby County and the surrounding West Tennessee communities. The city's meeting list includes long-running historic groups in Midtown, Cooper-Young, and East Memphis. Jackson serves the smaller West Tennessee communities. Bartlett, Germantown, and Collierville anchor suburban-style calendars.

Knoxville, the Smokies, and East Tennessee

Knoxville Area Intergroup serves Knox and the surrounding counties, with a substantial young-people's presence near UT. The Smokies communities (Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg) maintain year-round meetings that grow with tourist season. The Tri-Cities (Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol) have their own intergroup structure.

Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee

Chattanooga Area Intergroup serves Hamilton County and the surrounding Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia communities. The downtown, North Shore, and St. Elmo neighborhoods have established meeting calendars. Cleveland and the smaller East Tennessee Valley communities maintain steady weekly schedules.

Getting to a meeting in Tennessee

WeGo Public Transit serves Nashville with bus and commuter rail (the Music City Star). MATA serves Memphis. KAT serves Knoxville. CARTA serves Chattanooga. Outside the metros, driving is the standard option.

Finding AA Meetings in Tennessee

Alcoholics Anonymous is active across 164 cities in Tennessee, with 757 meetings listed in this directory. Meetings run mornings, evenings, and weekends, and formats range from open discussions to step study groups, so most people can find something that fits their schedule and where they are in recovery.

Meeting Types Available in Tennessee

AA meetings in Tennessee run in several formats, each suited to a different kind of participation. With 757 meetings listed, here is what you can expect to find:

Open Meetings

Open to the public. Family members, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend. No membership or personal connection to alcohol problems is required.

Closed Meetings

For people who have a desire to stop drinking. These meetings are private, and what is shared stays within the room.

Speaker Meetings

A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." These meetings can be grounding for newcomers who want to hear how others have navigated recovery.

Step Study Groups

Groups that work through the 12 Steps together. Found in Nashville and across Tennessee, these meetings focus on applying A.A. principles in practical terms.

Major Cities with AA Support in Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee's most active AA community, hosts 113 meetings. Other major cities include Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and more, each running multiple meetings per week.

Nashville

113 AA meetings available

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Memphis

67 AA meetings available

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Knoxville

58 AA meetings available

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Chattanooga

52 AA meetings available

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Franklin

26 AA meetings available

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Brentwood

20 AA meetings available

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Getting to AA Meetings in Tennessee

Whether you're traveling to Tennessee for the first time or a longtime resident seeking support, understanding your transportation options can help you access the AA meetings you need. Below is comprehensive information about reaching meetings across the state.

Planning Your Journey to AA Meetings

When traveling to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Tennessee, call ahead to confirm meeting times, verify the address, and get directions. Many AA groups warmly welcome newcomers, first-timers, and out-of-town visitors. If lack of transportation is preventing you from attending meetings, reach out to local AA groups via the AA hotline—many members volunteer to give free rides to people in early recovery, or can connect you with Zoom meetings and online AA meetings.

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