Tennessee Pride Camp 2026

Tennessee Pride Camp is a summer camp programme for LGBTQ+ youth in the Tennessee and surrounding region — a youth-focused event that provides a safe and affirming environment for young LGBTQ+ people in a state where school environments can be hostile and supportive community infrastructure is geographically scattered. The camp runs a week-long residential programme for teenagers and young adults, with programming focused on identity, community building, creative expression, and leadership. In the context of Tennessee's legislative environment — the state has passed multiple laws affecting LGBTQ+ youth, particularly transgender students — events like Tennessee Pride Camp serve a function that goes beyond recreation: they are part of the support infrastructure that keeps young LGBTQ+ people in the state connected to affirming community. The camp draws participants from Nashville and from smaller towns and rural areas across Tennessee and neighbouring states where local LGBTQ+ resources are more limited.