Parent-run groups and nonprofit communities that meet weekly for classes. Most expect parents to help.
Price: see siteFaith-based
Area: First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Nubbin Ridge Dr., West Knoxville (starting in the fall)
A Christian co-op that prepares middle schoolers for high school and offers classes toward high school graduation requirements. Dual enrollment is planned. New families schedule an interview.
- Ages: Middle school and high school
- Cost: See site.
- Faith: Christian, Biblical worldview.
- When: See site.
Price: see siteFaith-based⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: Seymour (families come from across East Tennessee)
A parent-led, membership-only co-op with academic and extracurricular classes. It is not drop-off, and each parent commits to 3 hours of service.
- Ages: Kindergarten through high school, with nursery and preschool for siblings
- Cost: See site.
- Faith: Christian. Families affirm its Statement of Faith and give a pastoral reference.
- When: Mondays. The 2026–27 year began August 17.
⚠️ Its page says admissions are closed for 2026–27. Applications for 2027–28 open January 1, 2027.
Price listedFaith-based⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: Grace Community Church, Highland Dr., Knoxville
A co-op for high schoolers with hired teachers for core subjects and electives, plus a short chapel. It is not a school and cannot cover every graduation requirement.
- Ages: 9th–12th grade (8th graders may take a few classes)
- Cost: $100 annual member dues. Each teacher sets class tuition.
- Faith: Christian.
- When: Fridays, 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m., 16 weeks a semester.
⚠️ Its page lists a registration deadline for 2026–27 classes, so spots may be full. Ask the board.
Price listedFaith-based⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: 6706 Central Ave. Pike, Knoxville
A community of more than 100 homeschooling families with academic, life-skills and enrichment classes, field trips and events.
- Ages: Newborns through 12th grade
- Cost: $225 registration per family per year, plus a $20 yearly technology fee. Some classes cost extra.
- Faith: Christian, a ministry of Trinity Community Church.
- When: Fridays, weekly from August through May, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
⚠️ Its page says 2026–27 registration is closed. New families need a referral from a current family, church membership, or its umbrella program. Its separate "TCA Core" has open registration.