Welcome to the Vegetarian Society of East Tennessee's website! We look forward to posting information and resources here that will not only be helpful to you, but will also provide a place for us to share a sense of community. Please come back often for updates and new events added to our events and calendar page.

The Society was founded in 1980 as a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to promoting vegetarianism in Knoxville and the region. Our goal is to provide information about the many positive aspects of vegetarianism, including those of health, nutrition, animal welfare, the alleviation of world hunger, and the preservation of a natural environment.

There are currently about 150 members, not all vegetarians! We welcome anyone seeking a healthier and more compassionate lifestyle.

The Society is open to vegetarians and non-vegetarians who are interested in learning how to reduce their meat consumption. Within our organization there are people with varied dietary beliefs, from the prospective vegetarians to the vegans.

Anyone can be a member. Call or visit and find out about us!

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