A directory of belonging
Places where community is built into where you live — not another club to visit, but somewhere the people around you are part of daily life. Monasteries that welcome guests, cohousing, co-ops, ecovillages, seniors villages, and neighbourhoods that actually function. Start where you are.
Compiled with AI, checked by nobody yet. These are starting points, gathered for Tennessee — real places as far as we know, but details change. Verify with a phone call before you set your heart or drive across the state.
Bethany Hills is a faith-based community offering a continuum of care for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Residents enjoy a supportive environment with various activities and services designed to promote well-being and community engagement.
Visit website →Nashville's first cohousing community, opened in 2015 in the historic Germantown neighborhood. Its 25 households share a common house, courtyards, and an intentional urban village life.
This housing cooperative provides affordable and community-oriented living in the vibrant East Nashville area. Members share responsibilities and decision-making, fostering a collaborative environment.
An earth literacy center in the Appalachian ridges with off-grid homesites, a natural burial preserve, and land held in trust. It welcomes students, interns, and neighbors learning to live gently with the land.
A well-established ecovillage, The Farm is known for its sustainable living practices and strong community bonds. Residents engage in organic farming, natural building, and shared governance.
Visit website →A Victorian utopian colony founded in 1880 by English author Thomas Hughes, preserved today as a living village with residents, inns, and craft shops. Visitors are welcomed to explore its restored buildings and enduring community spirit on the Cumberland Plateau.
Jubilee Community is an intentional community focused on simple living, hospitality, and social justice. They share resources and work together to support their mission and local outreach.
Visit website →A Radical Faerie sanctuary in the hills of middle Tennessee, offering land-based communal living since the early 1980s. Its gatherings welcome queer people and friends from around the world to a rustic, celebratory refuge.
The storied intentional community founded in 1971 by Stephen Gaskin and 300 San Francisco caravanners, now home to a few hundred residents, famed for The Farm Midwifery Center. Visitors are welcomed to its ecovillage training center, school, and community businesses.
Visit website →St. Mary's Sewanee is an Episcopal retreat center offering a peaceful environment for spiritual reflection and renewal. While primarily a retreat center, it fosters a strong sense of community among its staff, guests, and those who participate in its programs.
Visit website →While primarily a historic site, The Hermitage also hosts a small community of residents and staff who live and work on the grounds. This unique setting fosters a sense of shared purpose and historical connection.
Visit website →Harmony at Brentwood provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in a welcoming environment. The community is designed to encourage social interaction and engagement through various programs and shared spaces.
Visit website →The Blake at Edgewater offers upscale senior living with a focus on hospitality and personalized care. Residents can enjoy a range of amenities and activities designed to foster a strong sense of community and an active lifestyle.
Visit website →The Hearth at Franklin provides senior living options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. It emphasizes a vibrant community lifestyle with numerous social events, wellness programs, and opportunities for connection among residents.
Visit website →A premier senior living community offering a continuum of care and a rich array of amenities. Residents enjoy an active and engaging lifestyle within a supportive and friendly neighborhood.
Visit website →This active adult community offers a vibrant lifestyle with numerous amenities and social activities. Residents enjoy a close-knit environment designed for independent living and community engagement.
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