The purpose of the National Federation of the blind of Tennessee is to advance the general welfare of the blind of Tennessee and the nation.

• functioning as an integral part of the National federation of the blind
• serving as a vehicle for collective action by the blind of Tennessee
• operating as a mechanism through which the blind and interested sighted persons can come together in local chapters and state meetings to plan and carry out programs to improve the quality of life of the blind
• provide a means of collective action for parents of blind children
• forward the interests of blind students and provide them with a means of joint action and expression
• promote the vocational, cultural, and social advancement of the blind into society on the basis of equality with the sighted
• to take any other action which will improve the overall condition and standard of living of the blind

Any individual who is blind, or any individual who wants to further the pursuits of the blind in Tennessee, is encouraged to join the NFB of Tennessee by becoming a member of one of our local chapters or divisions.  You may click on chapter and division links or contact the National Federation of the Blind of Tennessee State President for more information.